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Land Sports in Mauritius
Activities in Mauritius extend beyond watersports and sipping cocktails. Exploring the interior of the island will reveal an array of wonderful waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and rivers, making Mauritius ideal for the adventure lovers.
Most of the land sports are arranged by the hotels in Mauritius, which include tennis, badminton, golf, table tennis, volleyball, football, pool tables, archery, mountain bikes for hire and a lot more. Destination management company MTTB-Mautourco offers a number of exclusive tours that bring adventurous visitors closer to nature. The company has agreements with more than 80 hotels on the island. For example, day tours may include a combination of hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, abseiling through waterfalls and four-wheel-drive safaris.
Its exclusive escape adventure full-day tour takes visitors from the north to the south of the island in a Camel trophy-style vehicle pointing out endemic flowers, wild fruits and medicinal herbs en route and culminating in watching wild stags at sun set.
Land Excursion
Land excursions in Mauritius are fully packed with unlimited fun, excitement and adventure. Mauritius encircled with coral reefs is an island offering tropical weather and vegetation. Mauritius offers wide array of tourist attractions.
Among famous land excursion activities are the traditional art of archery at Ciel et Nature on the southeastern area of Mauritius. Here one can explore various genera of plants at Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens. On the southern region, is situated the Casela Park. The park beckons nature lovers. The Casela Park comprises of verdure foliage, indigenous plants and lakes. Admire the beauty of the lake of Grand Bassin and Black River Gorges making your trip worthwhile. The Casela Nature and Leisure Park provides shelter to over 140 species of birds from different continents. The heart of Mauritius, Port Louis, is a hub of tourism and attracts travelers from around the world.
Also famous is the volcanic crater of Trou aux Cerfs and Chamarel. Domaine Les Pailles is a natural reserve in Mauritius showcasing the pre colonial and colonial Mauritius. An astounding visiting to this reserve recreates the history and will take you back to bygone era. The land excursions in Mauritius also include Eureka situated in the setting of awe-inspiring range of Moka. It has restored the ancient houses.
Shopping is one of the favorite recreational activities in Mauritius. The island famed for shoppers dream to reality. Buy from diamonds to designer wears in Mauritius. Shop till you drop at Le Caudan Waterfront, Miraj, Mauritius Glass Gallery and M Prêt-à-Porter. Indulge in mountain biking, kayaking, mountain trekking, archery, treasure hunts and bamboo raft building at Domaine de Lagrave.
Enjoy golfing at one of the famous golf course in Mauritius designed by South African Hugh Biaocchi at Belle Mare Plage. The golf course with several hazards poses challenge to top-class golfers.
On the south region of the island, La Vanille Crocodile Park near Riviere des Anguilles watch thousands of Nile crocodile breeding waterholes. The park is a home to various species of animals, reptiles and plants. Mauritius land excursions include various land sports and popular destinations within the island.