Parent-child tourist destination - Mauritius

Mauritius is not only a honeymoon sacred place celebrated by newlyweds, but also a great place for family fun. Unlike other islands, Mauritius has a variety of landscapes and a rich variety of ecosystems. It is a charming country full of African customs. At the same time, the diversity of Mauritian culture is a melting pot of culture. African Creoles, French-Mortucans, Indo-Pakistans and Chinese have jointly built this multifaceted island nation. Traveling here, not only can children increase their knowledge and experience different cultures, but adults can also leave a very memorable memory.

Black River Gorges National Park (Black River Gorges National Park)

This is the largest and best national park in Mauritius, with rolling hills and lush forests covering 20% of the surface area of Mauritius . It is the last habitat of the forests and many native species on the island of Mauritius and is the most spectacular view of the island. It was once a gold hunting ground and was listed as a nature reserve in 1994 . Here, scientists have discovered 300 flowering plants, 9 endemic birds and a population of more than 4,000 giant fruit bats. This is also the island of Mauritius three most endangered bird habitat - Mauritius kestrel (Maurtitius Kestrel) , echo parakeet (echo parakeet) and pink pigeon (Pink Pigeon) . The imported wild boar, macaque and deer are also in this ancient jungle.

l   on foot

There are many criss-crossing paths in the Heihe National Park. Although the starting point of all trails is clearly marked on one or two main roads running through the park, many trails will quickly disappear into the jungle, leaving visitors lost. Therefore, before departure, it is necessary to ask the visitor center for a map to study the status of each trail. If you choose a one-way walk to the visitor center, be sure to check if the route from the Heihe area to the visitor center is open. This road sometimes does not open to traffic. If you book a taxi and pick you up at the visitor center, you may not be able to arrive.

l   self-driving

Self-driving is also a great way to enjoy the Black River National Park, but be sure to avoid locals who flock to the weekend. Cross the Chamarel and follow the entrance to the Rhumerie du Chamarel and continue climbing up the forest for about 6 km before you reach the Goeges Viewpoint . You can enjoy the best views of the best canyons of Mauritius. The Xiaohei volcano on the left hand side is the highest peak of Heihe Mountain, 828 meters high. Continue on to you will reach Alexander Falls. Turn right from the main road and follow the trail to the Falls Lookout, where you can admire the magnificent cloud forest and overlook the southern coast. Go back to the main road and follow the way down the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the crater called Bassin Blanc . Returning to the mountains and going straight from the roundabout, you can reach the Grand Bassin , an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and a statue of Shiva.

Vanilla Crocodile Park ( La Vanilla Crocodile Park )

The Vanilla Crocodile Park opened to the public in 1985 and is a natural park in southern Mauritius. The park's lush tropical rainforest landscape has raised more than 1,500 Nile crocodiles from Madagascar and the world's largest elephant tortoise. The elephant tortoise here can even move forward slowly.

The garden was once a herb plantation, and the Australian zoologist Owen Griffiths and his Mauritian wife found the site suitable for breeding Nile crocodiles, and introduced five from Madagascar . At present, the park is a base for raising and breeding crocodiles. In addition to viewing, it can also produce handicrafts such as crocodile specimens, crocodile bags, belts and jewelry.

In addition, the insect museum in the park will be very shocking. Here, you can see strange insects, and some insects will have a face size. In addition, visitors can also get close to a bat that loves to eat mangoes - fruit bats, those furry little guys are not afraid of people, can be calmly hanging up in front of visitors for their photos.

Dolphin Bay ( Dolphin Bay )

 If you go out to sea in Mauritius, the greatest pleasure is to see dolphins. Maodao is the perfect place to get close to the bottlenose dolphins in the world. Bottlenose dolphins are the most common type of dolphins. These gray little ones live in warm water and are named for their long kisses. They swim fast, and it is said that dolphins swim at speeds of 5 to 11 kilometers per hour and can reach as fast as 35 kilometers per hour . However, if you keep the speed, you can only continue for a short time. The bottlenose dolphins breathe through the spray holes above their heads, so they go up to the water every 5 to 8 minutes to breathe .

In the morning, take a speedboat from Tamarin , take a ride through the waves and watch the cute dolphins roll in a wave. When you first see the dolphins turning around or keeping up, you can enjoy their soft and beautiful appearance up close.

These water elves have magical wisdom and super powers , which make the big oceans filled with joyful atmosphere. Dolphins are also one of the most docile wild animals in the ocean. They are close to humans, and brave little friends can jump into the blue sea and enjoy the wonderful moments of dancing with dolphins.

Casela World of Adventures

Located on the west coast, the Casela Nature Adventure Park is a great landmark in Mauritius and a great place for family and family fun. The park covers an area of ​​more than 250 hectares and is rich in flora and fauna. 1,500 species of birds are settled here, and there are many rare birds that are endangered. There are also savage elephant turtles, ferocious bengal tigers, sensitive cheetahs, and docile zebras and ostriches. There are 10 giraffes here , and visitors can feed the world's tallest animals at the appointed time.

There are ATV cars, Safari buses, etc. In the park , visitors can choose to watch zebras, ostriches, rhinos and impalas in close proximity to the African Safari Park.

If you want to seek excitement, you can choose the lion peers, interact with the giraffes, will be able to impress in your life; you can also try to open mud karting, to transform itself into a " clay figurine " ; or take The zip line overlooks the beautiful scenery and floats above the canyon in a swinging way ... There are many ways to give visitors a thriving adrenaline rush.

If you are coming to this adventure park with your family, especially children, be sure to let the children interact with the docile animals here. They can feed parrots, pet the lambs, take photos with the iguanas, and ride the pony. Professional staff will assist you to keep your children and animals safe. In addition, there is a children's playground in the park where children can play with their friends.

Pamplemousses Botanical Garden ( Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens  )

The Pompoulos Botanical Garden in northern Mauritius, built in 1735 , was the private garden of the French colonial governor La Bourdon. The botanical garden is named after a Javanese orange tree " Popramus " planted in the garden .

The Pompoulos Botanical Garden is also the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere. After entering the park, it is a royal palm avenue with palm trees on both sides. Many precious tropical plants have been introduced into the park, the most fascinating of which is the Amazon Water Lily, the world's largest water lily that can carry the weight of a baby. During the summer in Mauritius, from November to April , the water lily will be very beautiful.

In addition to plants, the park also houses animals such as the tortoise from Seychelles and the red-billed bird from Madagascar.

Small tips:

1. It is a lot of worry to book a special car to go to the hotel in advance.

2 , Mauritius on public transport, and less developed, public transport would be more convenient, but also, in some places in the south, many buses 1 hour to come to class, even a 3-4 hour shift, miss I will waste a day at a glance. Therefore, the most reliable travel in Mauritius is self-driving or chartered.

3 , Mauritius is rich in vegetation and animals, there will be mosquitoes, and it is also very dry during the day, so pay attention to anti-mosquito sunscreen.

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