Welcome to Mauritius

The South of Mauritius

Dutch Ruins
At Vieux Grand Port, the oldest settlements in Mauritius, you can see the ruins of the first Dutch fortifications. Excavation work is currently underway in a bid to uncover an important part of Mauritian history.

Ile aux Aigrettes
Due to the remarkable work accomplished by the Mauritius Wildlife Fund, the island has become an international standard for the protection of natural resources and endangered species.

A few of the world’s rarest birds, including the kestrel, can be seen in Mauritius. You can also discover the extremely rare Pink Pigeon, the
Green Gecko Phelsuma and the Aldabra giant tortoise.

Tel: (230)631 2396
E-mail: mwfexec@bow.intnet.mu

Mahébourg
Mahébourg is one of the main fishing villages on the island. Built on
the magnificent Grand Port Bay it was founded in 1804 by the French Governor Charles Decaën.

Domaine du Chasseur
Nestling in the Anse Jonchée hills, the Domaine des Grand Bois has
splendid hunting grounds covering an area of 900 hectares. Stags, monkeys and boars live amidst the luxuriant vegetation of the hillside.
The Domaine contains four thatched-roof bungalows and a restaurant
with a panoramic sea view. This is a great location to watch a few species of endangered birds such as the kestrel and to enjoy a delicious meal of venison and seafood.

Tel: (230) 634-5011
Fax: (230) 634-5261

Souillac
A small seaside resort along the rugged coast of the Savanne district.
The appeal of Souillac lies in its scenery as it is not a bathing spot. In contrast to the soft curves of the northern coastline, the high cliffs here
drop abruptly to the sea bracing winds of the Indian Ocean. A famous feature in the resort is a garden overlooking the sea named after Dr. Charles Telfair. At the southern end of the village on the cliff top is the popular viewpoint of Gris Gris.

La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes
500 giant tortoises roam free and Nile crocodiles as well as a variety of fauna and flora thrive in La vanilla Reserve des Mascareignes. An insectarium boasts 20,000 species of insects including butterflies from different regions of the world. The Crocodile Affamé offers local cuisine and for the more adventurous lovers of fine food, a speciality: crocodile meat.