The beautiful state popularly known as Mauritius is an Indian Ocean island nation. This country is renowned for its environmental features such as beaches, lagoons and reefs. When you think of the name Mauritius, one of the best pictures that flash through your memory lane are those of its unique sandy beaches, palm trees and azure lagoons. Words fail to describe how amazing the sights in Mauritius are. Mauritius, a country popularly known for its vast landscapes, and a go-to point for couples looking for honeymoon destinations, it also serves as a luxury spot for celebrities.
Mauritius, as one of the countries in Africa active in the business of tourism, is not only popular for its beaches, but also features sights and views which are out of this world, not leaving out its historic sites and blooming forests.
Brief facts About Mauritius:
Capital: Port Louis
Currency: Mauritian rupee
President: Ameenah Gurib
Population: 1.296 million (2013) World Bank
Continent: Africa
Here is a quick guide for you in order to be aware of the astonishing places you might need to check out in Mauritius.
Black River Gorge
This is a national park extending over 6574 hectares of tremendous native forests and wildlife. It covers over 3.5% of Mauritius’ land mass space. It also features one of the amazing and wonderful birds in the world. Some of this birds include Pink Pigeon, a bird which is native to Mauritius.
Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam Botanical Garden
If you so much like the green landscape or even the colorful flowers, you will definitely enjoy the beautiful botanical garden. It is a popular tourist attraction and is named after the country’ first Prime Minister.
Chamarel
Another great portion that makes Mauritius what it is today is the Chamarel, a small village situated in the district of Savanne. It is indeed a small village but did you know Chamarel houses the highest waterfall in Mauritius at 100 meters. In addition, it was transformed into the most popular tourist spots on the island of Mauritius since the 1960’s. The 7-colored earths which is another unique feature that can capture your interest. Ascending the stairs to seeing this mind-blowing platform shows an awesome jaw-dropping view as it hits the pool 100 meters beneath. The Seven Colored Earth’, just like the name implies is made up of sand dunes of diverse unique colors which include reds, browns and purples and seeing this wonderful sight will stick to the beholder’s mind and create a lasting memory never to be forgotten.
Trou-aux-Cerfs
Trou aux Cerfs (or Murr’s Volcano) is considered to be a dormant volcano. It is 1,985 ft high and is located in the district of Plaines Wilhems. According to volcano experts, though the volcano in the crater is lying dormant, it could be active in no time or within the next thousand years.
The Sacred Lake of Ganga Talao
The sacred lake of Ganga Talao is also a tourist venue. It is a place of pilgrimage for Mauritian Hindus. Hundreds of thousands make the tough journey to the volcanic crater that houses the Ganga Talao. It is a lake raised up high above the Indian Ocean and has a touch of divinity. The pilgrimage to this place is one of the most important events on the Mauritius calendar.
5 Places Not To Miss Out When Visiting Cape Town
Discovering and exploring new places is what everyone loves. Capetown is a coastal town and the capital of Western Cape province in South Africa. It extends its outskirts along the shore of Table Bay. Its rich history and functions render it an iconic figure among the South African people. Beginning as a supply station for the Dutch ships in the early 15 century, the town later became the first permanent settlement for the European in 1652.
Capetown was the largest city in South Africa before the Witwatersrand Gold Rush which oversaw the development of Johannesburg. It is the legislative capital of the country as it hosts the parliament of South Africa. The New York times with the British Telegraph, in 2014, named it as the best place to visit in the world. They were right. The numerous attractions coupled with its beautiful coastal scenery is enough to send anybody’s holiday to paradise! Below are some of the places you don’t want to miss on your trip to Capetown.
Slave Lodge
Being about three centuries old, the building was established in 1679 and is the second oldest in the country. Drawing its name, it was initially used as a lodge for slaves belonging to Dutch East India company. It has since served several purposes including being the first post office, a library and most importantly, a supreme court. It is a museum that has collections of things in the ancient times. Artifacts from the ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt, the Near East, and the Far East are neatly portrayed within the building. As mentioned before, Capetown history is mainly found here. Displays of the Khoisan herders, the African money as well as the slavery, are well depicted in the slave lodge. With its soothing and relaxing weather, no one wants to miss this!
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Located between Table Mountain and Robben’ Island, the V & A waterfront seats in the Table Bay harbor. Statistics show that it attracts about 23 million visitors yearly. The waterfront was named after Prince Alfred and her mother Queen Victoria after his visit Cape in the 1860’s. By virtue of its location, it provides a striking view of the sea and the mountain. Apart from the ambiance created by the physical appearance of the waterfront, a lot of exciting entertainment and shopping facilities are present. World class hotels and accommodations are also available.
Also known as the “Lion’s Rump,” it is a flat-topped hill located near the Lion’s Head and the Table Mountain. With the Lion’s Head, they possess a lion sphinx figure. The hill got its name from its purpose. Signal flags were used at the top of the hill to warn visiting ships of weather conditions and to give anchoring instructions. Signal Hill is well known as the only place that still has the Peninsula Shale Renosterveld, an endangered species found nowhere else in the world.
Constantia VineyardThis is the oldest vineyard in South Africa. Tracing its way back to around 1684, the Dutch colonial governor, Simon Van der Stel, established a vineyard and built a house he used to produce wine. History of the vineyard has since been passed down until when the government of Cape of Good Hope bought it in 1885. It was later preserved as a national museum entrusted to Groot Constantia Trust. The vineyard offers a beautiful scenery that you should not miss when you visit Cape Town.
Cape Town Stadium
The stadium is a major landmark in Cape Town. It was purposely built to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Before then, it was called the Green Point Stadium. It serves as the home ground for the Ajax Cape Town club since the Fifa period. Since 2015, it has hosted the Rugby Sevens tournaments. An urban park surrounds it. To prove its worth, the stadium has featured in many adverts and even the 2012 movie (Safe House). It is a striking attraction that anyone in the town should visit.
Though we are based in Mauritius, we are proudly serving the countries and cities listed below:
Mauritius
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Sydney
