Mauritius Island-A 8 million years Old Volcanic Island 

Mauritius 

Mauritius is undoubdly Africa’s most attractive destination, a tropical paradise with lots to do. Port Louis, the modern capital of island, is a bustling port with a revitalized waterfront and a busy street. Mauritius most famous for beautiful resort, beaches and watersports mainly scuba divers. Mauritius located in Indian Ocean with a total area of 2,040 sq. km. It is made up of the main island of Mauritius and several surrounding islands like Ambre Island, Est Island, Cerfs Island, and Benitiers Island. Coral reefs surround the island protecting the land from storms and high waves. The spectacular white sand beaches of Mauritius Island spread around broken ring of coastal mountain ranges.  The highest peak in Mauritius, is 828 m tall Mount Piton. Off the coast of mainland Mauritius, there are nearly a 100 islets and rocky island without any human habitation. Lake Vacoas is the primary source of water for the islanders and Important rivers include the Grand River and the Black River.

Mauritius Island

Mauritius is 2,000 km off the southeast coast of Africa, The Island is 65 km long and 45 km wide. The island is surrounded by more than 150 km of white sandy beaches, lagoons and coral reefs. Some 49 uninhabited islands and islets lie just off the Mauritian coast, several of which have been declared natural reserves for endangered species. Mauritius is composed of nine district, some are Black River, Flacq, Grand Port, Moka and Port Louis.

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Mauritius Island is a geologically young island, having been created by volcanic activity some 8 million years ago. Together with Saint Brandon, Reunion, and Rodrigues, the island is part of the Mascarene Islands. These islands formed as a result of gigantic underwater volcanic eruptions that happened thousands of kilometers to the east of the continental block made up of Africa and Madagascar. The volcanic activity in the region now rests under Reunion Island. Mauritius is encircled by a broken ring of mountain ranges, varying in height from 300 to 800 meters above sea level. The highest peak is in the southwest, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 meters. Streams and rivers flow through the island, many formed in the cracks created by lava flows.

Mauritius will enchant you, will uplift your soul, making you feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys personal attention. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each smile lies the promise of a unique holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colours and tastes, the island, set in its turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel to return to its shores time and time again. May your stay with us remain engraved in your memory forever. Mauritius map-Mauritius island located off the eastern coast of Africa. The Maurittius map shows that Mauritius island is in south of the equator in the southwestern part of the Indian Ocean, It is about 910 km. from Medagascar.

Port Louis Mauritius

Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius. It is mainly located in the Port Louis District, with a small portion in the Black River District. Port Louis is the country’s financial and political centre, and most populous city. The capital city’s main attractions is beautiful botanical gardens, colonial chateaus, bustling markets, and the sugar factory. Visitors can Climb up to Fort Adelaide, known as ‘The Citadel’, a 19th-century military fortress which features a walled courtyard and panoramic city views. The Grand Port Louise Bazaar & China Town are also worth visiting.

Mauritius waterfall

Mauritius is a best vacation destination popular for its flawless beaches, lagoons, and reefs but the few people know are about the waterfalls in Mauritius. They are breathtaking and picturesque with amazing rock formation surrounding it. Mauritius has some of the most ravishing waterfalls in the world, here 8 waterfall that are worth to see.

Alexandra Falls-The Alexandra Waterfalls, standing 700 meters above the sea level is located in Black River Gorges National Park. The waterfall is surrounded by nature’s lush greens and rare flora-fauna.

Tamarind Falls-Tamarind Waterfalls in Black River district is one of the most captivating and adventure-packed waterfalls in Mauritius. It is situated in Tamarind River. In the vicinity of this beautiful canyon of the river is filled with indigenous vegetation

Eureka Falls-Eureka Waterfalls, situated near Eureka Mansion in Moka. Travellers find theirself in a challenging path, when they going down in rock mansion. Amidst the lush of palm and mango trees,there 4 set of charismatic waterfalls present.

Grand River South East- It is another major tourist attraction in Mauritius. The waterfall is located in the South Eastern Coast of Mauritius, the path to the waterfall is winding that lead to coastal villages. The turquoise blue to greenish water and basalt rocks dominate the area. Exil Waterfalls, Rochester Falls, Chamarel Waterfall and Underwater Waterfall some other waterfall that is simply amazing worth to see.

Mauritius Airport

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport also known as Mauritius Airport, is the main international gateway to Mauritius. It was named after the first Prime Minister of Mauritius. It hosts international flights to Europe, Asia and Africa. Mauritius Airport is located at Plaine Magnien, 48 kilometers southeast of Port Louis