Mauritius & Seychelles

Mauritius tailor made holidays

Mauritius is a small island nation in the Indian Ocean (28-mile wide by 40-mile long) and it has a lot to offer. From great city life, to the local markets of Port Louis, amazing street food and of course, spectacular beaches and exclusive beach resorts ideal for honeymoon couples and for those looking for a perfect romantic holiday. Many visitors to Mauritius combine their stay in the island with a pre South Africa tailor made holiday ( often a twin centre combining a few nights in Cape Town with a three-night stay in a luxury Safari Lodge either in Kruger National Park or in the Eastern Cape region), then fly for a week of pure beach relaxation to beautiful Mauritius, the hidden gem of the Indian Ocean. Whichever way you prefer to organise your special holiday, we will be happy to help you designing your best ATOL protected holiday that adapts to your specific needs and budget.

Best places to visit in Mauritius

• Head to the capital city of Port Louis and check the local bazaars, food markets and interesting museums.
• Go deep sea fishing. Blue and black marlin, yellow tuna, different varieties of barracuda and sharks are some of the fish you can expect to find in the Mauritian waters.
• Visit Cauden waterfront in Port Louis with its historical buildings, quaint cafes and great restaurants.
• Visit the town of Mahebourg, in the South of Mauritius, a small quaint fishing village easy to explore on foot.
• Isle Aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve, an islet made of old calcareous coral reef partially covered by sand and soil. Many of the plants found here grow nowhere else in the World.
• Grand Bay with many local bars, discos, restaurants…
• Scuba Diving in Blue Marine Park is also a must do if you are seeking for a perfect diving holiday in Mauritius.

Good to Know, Mauritius.

Best time to visit Mauritius.

Mauritius enjoys tropical warm weather all year round. Between May and December months, the weather is a little warmer than usual but yet, very pleasant. It is only during October and May that there’s a bit of rain but typically the weather stays dry for most of the day.

April, May, October and November are the most popular months, this is considered peak season, but please remember the climate is Tropical, so it is warm all year round.

Top things to see & do while visiting Mauritius

• Lily pad power at Sir Seewoosagur Rangoolam Botanical Gardens in Pamplemousses.
• For the perfect diving holiday to Mauritius, check the following top dives sites in the island. These are Rempart Serpent, La Passe St. Francois and Colorado.
• Virgin tropical rainforest in La Vanille Reserve Des Mascareignes.
• Yourself on Trou d’Argent, an altogether staggering beach on the remote island of Rodrigues.
• Maha Shivaratri, a captivating Hindu festival bringing +/-500,000 pilgrims to the Holy Lake of Grand Bassin.
• Visit Black River Gorges National Park with impressive waterfalls and lush forests.
• Join local Mauritians in Bella Mare beach for a traditional Sunday picnic.
• Soar over Rivier Des Galets, past waterfalls and through lush forest on a 2km long set of high flying zip lines at St. Felix.
• Learn the Mauritian art of fusing Creole, French, Indian and Chinese cuisine on a cooking course in Rodrigues.

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Seychelles tailor made holidays

Seychelles is a breath taking destination popular mainly for couples and honeymooners. The Seychelles Archipelago is an African country formed by 115 volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean surrounded by Madagascar, Mauritius and The Maldives. The country gained its independence from Great Britain in 1976 and has developed to be one of the best holiday destinations in the world. French, English and Seychelles Creole are the languages spoken in this Christian dominated country. Victoria, is the smallest capital city in the world. You can easily explore the city on foot in just one day.

Best places to visit in Seychelles

• Anse Intendance, Mahe. Known as Seychelles’ most searched beach.
• Anse Lazio, Praslin. Situated in the northern part of Praslin Island, to get to this amazing beach you need to hike over a hill.
• La Digue Island, fourth largest island in the Seychelles Archipelago and an authentic paradise for Nature enthusiasts.
• Curieuse Island. Giant tortoises breed here and this is a classic day trip highly recommended.
• Morne Seychellois National Park is the largest National Park in Seychelles, covering over 20% of Mahe Island.
• Ste Anne National Marine Park is formed by six different islands, easily accessible by a short ferry transfer from Mahe Island.
• Cousin Island, ideal for bird watching. Can be visited on a day trip excursion.

Good to Know

Best time to visit Seychelles

April, May, October and November are the most popular months, this is considered peak season, but please remember the climate is Tropical, so it is warm all year round.

Top things to see & do while visiting Seychelles

• Satisfy your own Robinson Crusoe adventure on the shores of the Outer Islands.
• Unleash your inner Indiana Jones hiking in the jungle-clad hills of MOrne SEychellois National Park.
• Anse Source d’Argent, a heavenly strech of white sand and crystal clear water punctuated by naturally sculpted granite monoliths.
• The rare and ever so suggestive coco de mer palms growing in primordial Vallee de Mai on Praslin Island.
• The remote raised corals of Aldabra Atoll, the spellbinding home to 150,000 giant tortoises.

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