Things to do in Mauritius

If you are looking for a holiday of a lifetime with sun, warm seas and a luxurious location then this may be the resort for you; a place where you can enjoy plenty of Mauritius attractions and things to do in Mauritius. Mauritius lies around 2000 kilometres south east of Africa and consists of just over 300 kilometres of pure white stretches of sandy beach.

Located in the Indian Ocean, if a relaxing holiday is your style you can simply sit back on one of the wonderful beaches and do nothing. For those looking for something a little more active then there are plenty of things to do in Mauritius.

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Things to do in Mauritius: Mauritius Safari

There are many game reserves and safaris on offer in Mauritius where you can really let out your wild side! Mauritius Safari Adventures, situated in the Caela Nature and Leisure Park are the first to introduce up close and personal lion encounters on the island. Among the big cats are lions, cheetah’s and tigers and you have the option to interact with them or take the more traditional safari route in a 4x4 with your Mauritius travel guide.

The nature reserve on Ile aux Aigrettes can only be reached by boat and is a perfect way to get away from the hustle and bustle and check out the more unusual things to do in Mauritius. Since Ile aux Aigrette was declared a national reserve, it has become a re-breeding ground for endangered species of birds and plant life. A day trip can be taken to the island to view the birds that have been reintroduced and you may be lucky enough to spot some other animals that have been released such as giant tortoises, giant African snails and exotic creatures like the clawed lizard, Indian Wolfsnakes and the Indian House Shrew. As well as witnessing the beautiful scenes of nature at her finest, the guided tour is also extremely educational with regards to ecotourism and conservation.

Things to do in Mauritius: Diving in Mauritius

Diving in Mauritius is just one of the fascinating activities that visitors to Mauritius can enjoy during their stay; take advantage of the sea surrounding the island. The waters generally reach temperatures of more than 30 degrees and the underwater life is full of things to explore such as centuries old shipwrecks, coral reef and exotic marine life. In underwater world Mauritius things to do are plentiful and if you are the slightly more adventurous type then how about swimming with dolphins as one of the best attractions in Mauritius? There are many day trips on offer, some which take you to Benitiers Island in a speed boat, once there you will be able to spend a couple of hours swimming with these amazing creatures after which you can enjoy a lunch on the island as well as a cruise around the lagoon and time to explore the coral reefs. As well as the dolphins there are also day trips where you can enjoy a spot of whale watching, a private swim on your own with dolphins and a catamaran cruise around the west coast of Mauritius.

Things to do in Mauritius: Mauritius Golf Holidays

If you are looking for things to do in Mauritius then perhaps a Mauritius Golf Holiday will suit you? Mauritius is home to many lush, exclusive and luxury gold resorts such as the five star Paridis Hotel or Le Telfair Resort. If you are looking for exciting things to do in Mauritius you can take a helicopter or sea plane for a spectacular birds eye view of the island. 

Whatever way you choose to experience the Mauritius attractions you will certainly find many things to do in Mauritius.

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