TOUR CODE: ISL – MAU05
Ten Days Mauritius Trip
The highlights of hid adventure includes visit the Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Cerfs lagoon, great historical/ geological sites, Explore black river National Park, the magical Chamarel Waterfall, capital Port Louis, Explore Bois Cheri, Saint Aubin & La Vanille Nature Park, Watch the Whales and swimming with the dolphins, Hike at Le Morne Mountain UNESCO.
Day One: Arrival
Upon your arrival at the airport, the guide from Afrikan Wildlide Safaris will welcome you and later transfer you to the hotel for dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel
Day Two: lle aux Cerfs
This morning, you will spend a full day on the excursion to the island of Ile aux Cerfs. Sail within the safety of the largest turquoise lagoon in Mauritius along the historic wild east coast of the island. Your depart from Pointe Jerome, near the Marine Park of Blue Bay which is protected under the International Ramsar Convention. You can snorkel and swim before visiting the Grande Riviere Sud Est waterfall. Dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel
Day Three: South Tour
Today after breakfast, you will visit the Trou aux Cerf a dormant volcano, also known as Murr’s Volcano which is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605m (1,985 ft) high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. Then visit ship model factory to share the passion of the vessel which sailed the ocean in the past. Visit a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area. Grand Bassin is considered the most sacred hindu place in Mauritius. Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. You will continue to Black River Gorges on the high plateau with beautiful panoramic view. Late afternoon you will get a chance to see the highest waterfall best known as Chamarel Waterfalls surrounded by lush vegetation of the Black River Gorges. You will walk around at the seven colored earth a geological site, a natural phenomenon whose colors evolved through conversion of basaltic lava to clay minerals. Later you will be transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel.
Day Four: North Tour
For this day, you will visit of Port Louis the capital of Mauritius. You will get a chance to shop in a buzzling central market and walk around enjoy the local delicacies. After lunch, you will enjoy the beautiful greenery around Marie Reine de la Paix Hundreds of locals and tourists daily visit to pray and enjoy the beautiful greenery around. Later you will be visiting the Famous Hindu temple in Port Louis. Drive around the magnificent Pample mousses Botanical private Garden. The garden is home to dozens of varieties of palm trees, medicinal plants, fish ponds and other endemic plants .Then visit the Red Church Cap Malheureux. Dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel.
Day Five: Sky Dining Austral
After your breakfast, you will drive to the Skydiving airstrip located in the east coast of Mauritius , one of the most scenic skydives across the world. Jumping from a height of 10,000 feet with the blue ocean in the background is an experience you can’t miss. Afternoon you may go for optional activities. Dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel
Day Six: Casela
On this day, you will go for speedy rides on off-road vehicles, and extreme adventures that take you up above the forested surroundings or head to the Big Cats viewing area, or get up close to your favorite animals in the petting zoo. Stop at the kid’s playground, relax in the 4D cinema, or explore the gifts shops and restaurants inside the park. You will be given a map that shows the locations of each activity, so you can decide what to do first and find your way through the park. Dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel.
Day Seven: Dolphin Swim and Whale Watching
Have your breakfast and go for a full-day excursion to encounter with dolphins in their natural environment. Check out the dolphins swimming around the speedboat and join them in the water for a swim. Learn about these animals and their natural environment and the guidelines about respecting them before your swim given out during the briefing. Afterwards, spend some time snorkeling along a coral reef. Admire the beautiful colors of the tropical fish. Continue your excursion with a visit to Benitiers Island, where you will enjoy both a BBQ meal and typical Mauritian atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel.
Day Eight: Bois Cheri, Saint Aubin, La Vanille Nature Park
After breakfast, you will visit the Bois Cheri Tea Factory and then continue to the tropical valley of La Vanille Nature Reserve just north of Souillac. La Vanille is a breeding center for Giant Tortoises and Nile Crocodiles which can be seen in abundance. Learn about the different life cycles of the reptiles, and watch crocodile feeding time. Then, go to the former sugar plantation at Saint Aubin and learn more about the island’s traditional crop at the Sugar Factory. Though the plantation no longer produces sugar, the grounds include a large tropical garden, rum distillery, small farm, and the magnificent colonial mansion from the 19th century. Taste some of the rum produced in the distillery, and sample the fruits of the farm during a traditional Mauritian lunch. Continue to Gris Gris on the island’s southernmost tip for stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel
Day Nine: Le Morne Mountains UNESCO Eco Hike
For this morning after breakfast, you will drive through a private estate where you can see Resa deer, wild pigs, and numerous bird species including pheasant, quail, and guinea-foul reside. Then begin the hike and traverse along the North-Western base of the mountain, allowing for two panoramic perspectives of the mountain to be appreciated of the North Western and South Eastern flanks. At 340 meters above sea level, you will have a safety and mountain security briefing prior to the first of the four scrambling and climbing sections. There is a 70-meter, 25-meter, 15-meter, and 10-meter section. They provide the most spectacular views of the lush mountain ranges of Chamarel as well as stunningly beautiful lagoon views of both the North-Western and South-Eastern coasts and arrive at the summit. The team will provide you with additional information. Then descend down the mountain which will be under the watchful eye of the highly experienced and professional team. Dinner and overnight at So Sofitel Mauritius Hotel.
Day Ten: Departure
After breakfast, the guide will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.
ENJOY AFRICA