Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Mauritius Holiday in the Southeast - Travel - Travel Tips

The white-sand beaches of Mauritius are incomparable and most of the time, the only reason needed for beach escapes. However, there are lots of other interesting places in Mauritius, especially if one is heading south east.

Exploring the southeast on a Mauritius holiday, one should not miss the ruins of the first Dutch fortifications. It can be seen at Vieux Grand Port where the oldest settlements are. Excavation work is ongoing in the hope of finding a significant part of Mauritian history.

The Ile aux Aigrettes is another place to check out. It has already earned a reputation of being an international standard when it comes to the protection of natural resources and endangered species. This is due to the excellent work by the Mauritius Wildlife Fund. A few of the world's rarest birds can be seen there, including the kestrel and the extremely rare Pink Pigeon, the Green Gecko Phelsuma and the Aldabra giant tortoise can also be found.

For fishing enthusiasts, Mahbourg is one of the main fishing villages on the island. It was founded in the 1804 and was built on the magnificent Grand Port Bay.

Moreover, the Domaine des Grand Bois has splendid hunting areas covering a total of 900 hectares. It is nestled in the Anse Jonche hills where monkeys, stags and boars live amidst the abundant vegetation on the hillside. One can watch a few species of endangered birds, including the kestrel. The Domaine contains four thatched-roof bungalows and a restaurant with a panoramic sea view. Here one can take the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal of venison and seafood.

Lastly, Souillac is a small seaside resort along the rugged coast of the Savanne district, featuring a garden overlooking the sea. Gris Gris is a popular viewpoint and is found at the southern end of the village, right on the cliff top.

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