Best of the South-West, Instagram PhotoShoot Tour with Mauritian Lunch on the go

Start your morning with a leisurely stroll around the crater of Trou Aux Cerf.

A much-loved part of the city with stunning views, the dormant volcano is a charming gem overlooking the town of Curepipe and dominates the view over the island. This huge volcanic crater reveals the existence of the paradise island that was formed millions of years ago and is approximately 85 meters in depth and 300 meters wide.

Explore the Town of Curepipe and taste some local street food at the Market.

Curepipe has a variety of attractions, which make it a perfect place for any tourists. You can visit and observe the War Memorial which has been erected before a majestic colonial era building, Royal College Curepipe, the oldest and most prestigious college of the island, recently attaining the age of 200 years.

There also is the Curepipe Botanical garden, which is a large and beautiful garden constructed around a huge pond. The garden is home to a unique specimen of endemic tree which is under constant care and supervision.

Built in the year 1885, Mare aux Vacoas has the honour of being the largest reservoir on the island with a capacity of almost 26 million cubic meters. he region also takes pride in its constant breeze of freshness as its surrounded by a dense rain-forest of several tropical trees such as eucalyptus, pine and casuarinas.

You will not want to miss a visit to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin while you are in Mauritius. Famed as the largest Hindu temple on the island, this place is more peaceful and tranquil than it first seems. Several devotees are found praying to Hindu deities, offering fruits and light-scent incense, creating a spiritual atmosphere in the calm and tranquil surrounding.

Due to the abundance of fruits on sight during the prayers, you can spot the greedy monkeys sometimes sneaking out from the trees to take advantage of the successful situation. Our guide will take you to the Hanuman Statue located on top of the hill. It requires a fairly long climb but offers a rewarding view overlooking the sacred lake with stunning views of the island. Visitors will also be able to see the incredible 108-foot statue of Lord Shiva and Lord Durga, which is one of the biggest of its kind ever constructed in the world.

The peaceful surrounding of Alexandra Falls offers a feel of the island’s past as it’s sheltered with a rich and untouched rainforest with around 200 species of trees, species, shrubs, plants and wildlife. Unwind with your loved ones as you listen to the falls from a distance comforted by melodious sounds.

Located on one of the highest parts of the National Park, is a viewpoint which is sure to take your breath away as you gaze towards the valley rich with bright green vegetation along with the occasional majestic Paille En Queue, which happens to be the national bird of Mauritius, gliding merrily about in its home.

You will love the unforgettable visit to the Chamarel Waterfall with its breathtaking location surrounded by lush landscape. It’s famed to be the highest fall in Mauritius!

A short drive across the reserve brings us to the charming seven-colored earth of Chamarel. Witness the various colors of the soil, which was cooled at different temperatures millions of years ago, and where the rains have carved beautiful patterns into the hillside, creating an effect of earthen meringue.

The Chamarel Viewpoint is a family friendly spot for you to get an amazing panoramic view of the whole chamarel village laid beneath your eyes. We recommend you to bring along a pair of sunglasses and a camera, in order to capture the splendid view of the green hilly region as well as an aerial view of Ile Aux Benitiers.

Our next stop will take us back in time with a visit to ‘Martello Tower’ located on the beach of La Preneuse.

The Martello tower was constructed under the British rule of Mauritius as a means of locating any invaders from far and to protect the beach. In the 90s, the tower was converted into a museum demonstrating the weapons which were being used by the British Empire.

* On this tour, Martello Tower Museum visit will be on Wednesday and Friday only. During closure, a photo stop will be made instead.

The last place in Mauritius to produce salt by the traditional method, the Tamarin Salt Pans is a place rich in local culture and history. Although all the current modern methods of producing salt, Tamarin salt pans still account for about a third of the salt produced in Mauritius.

The salt water is pumped from the sea into large basins covering an area of 30 hectares where they are then left to evaporate. In the early mornings and evenings, experienced workers come and collect the salt cubes before they are crushed into smaller pieces if needed and packaged for use.

We will make a quick photo stop here.