“Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.”
Mark Twain
Vibrant Mauritius, a volcanic island nation surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 kilometers off the South-East coast of the African continent. It’s a tropical paradise with breathtaking white sandy beaches, crystal-clear blue waters and wonderful luxury properties.
Mauritius is delightful all year round having a tropical climate, so it is always possible to enjoy a huge array of water sports, as well as incredibly luxurious accommodation.
The stunning Mauritius is a tropical island of colors and cultural contrasts. It is famed for its pristine white beaches and clear Indian Ocean waters home to world class diving sites. Mauritius has also a unique cultural mix that is reflected in colonial architectures of Dutch French and British settlers and Hindu temples covered in deities.
Mauritius is the only African nation where the main religion is Hinduism.
This spectacular tropical destination is home to around 700 plant species, rare birds such as the pink pigeon and kestrel and was the home of the now extinct dodo.
For cultural and natural enthusiasts, Mauritius offers an interesting inland where it is possible to explore verdant tropical rainforests, epic waterfalls, botanical gardens and lush mountains as well as fields shoulder-high with sugarcane and historic tea plantations.
A myriad of colorful marine species makes scuba diving and snorkeling one of the country’s most renowned activities. Mauritius is a superb location for a large array of water sports like kitesurfing as well as parasailing, kayaking and windsurfing.
Mauritius is well known also for its numerous golf courses, for the stunning catamaran cruises, surrounded by dolphins and whales, deep sea fishing, and for a delicious cuisine.
Vibrant Mauritius, with gorgeous and idyllic white sandy beaches opening out onto crystal-clear blue seas, is the perfect location for a huge offer of luxury lodges, boutique hotels and private villas to suit all tastes.
Mauritius is only a few hours flight from South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania so it makes for the perfect safari and beach combination.
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