If you’re looking to discover the animals, birds and plants that call Mauritius their home then a trip to Black River Gorge national park, is an absolute must. With trekking trails, picnic spots and more unique species than you can shake a pink pigeon’s tail feather at, this is an extraordinary excursion for all amateur naturalists. Aside from the craters and lakes of Black River Gorge, a trip to the north-west of the island presents an altogether more aquatic experience as the Balaclava Marine Park is renowned for its coral reefs, tropical lagoons and turtle breeding grounds. With highlands, plateaus and fields of sugar cane in between, Mauritius is naturally a scenic sensation. Our Scenic South tour (from £91) is an all-in-one tour combining all the elements that makes Mauritius so unique, including the Black River Gorge, secrets of rum-making is unveiled at La Rhumerie de Chamarel and a variety of birds and animals at Casela Nature & Leisure Park.
Prices from £91.