Itinerary

1. The South of Mauritius Tour

   • Begin this tour with a visit to the town of Curepipe. As a major commercial hub, the island's most central town, Curepipe, hosts luxury aristocratic mansions and modern buildings of embassies and businesses. The Town Hall, commonly known as Hotel de Ville, opened in 1902, has a unique and splendid architecture and the Royal College of XVI-XVII centuries. You will also discover the selection of shops for some shopping!

   • Another tourist destination nearby is the Trou-aux Cerfs, a dormant crater situated on the highest point of Curepipe, a place that attracts many. Get a complete view of Curepipe and other towns from this spot, famous for its splendid view, cold fresh air and marvellous sunsets.

   • Grand Bassin is not far from Mare aux Vacoas reservoir, also known as Ganga Talao. It is one of the rare natural lakes in Mauritius, formed inside the crater of an extinct volcano and is the famous pilgrimage place for Mauritians of the Hindu faith.

   • You will visit the famous La Vanille Crocodile Park in the afternoon, home to an excellent crocodile population. Also, many other species call this park their homes, such as the giant Aldabra tortoises, the ringtail lemurs, macaque monkeys and iguanas. The park is surrounded by a green oasis that allows you to explore Mauritius's splendid indigenous nature.

   • Also, during part of this visit, you will have a chance to just a couple of minutes down the road, you will find yourself at the most southern point of Mauritius, Gris Gris, with big waves crashing directly onto the cliffs as there is no surrounding coral reef. This place is an excellent viewpoint that shows you the force of nature and a whole different face of the tropical island.

   • Also, visit the Seven-Coloured Earth and Rhumerie de Chamarel.