Looking to make your getaway to Mauritius truly enriching? Here are some experiences that you should enjoy on your visit that will make the trip more unforgettable.

Exploring Blue Bay Marine Park

The stunning Blue Bay Marine Park has plenty of underwater exploration on offer as well as encounters with marine life including parrotfish, Mauritian clownfish and angelfish. Resorts like Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas offer complimentary tours on which you can enjoy snorkelling or take in the views from above on a glass-bottom boat.

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Hiking at Nature Reserves

Apart from the beaches, amongst the best attractions in Mauritius are its protected nature reserves ideal for hiking. One spot for such excursions is the La Vallée de Ferney Nature Reserve home to many bird species like the endangered Mauritian kestrel. Not to be missed is hiking at the Black River Gorges National Park with its diverse trails, waterfalls and wildlife.

Visiting Le Domaine de Bois Chéri

Dating to 1892, Bois Chéri is the nation’s first tea plantation and is set amidst a scenic backdrop that adds to its charm. Located in the island’s southwest area, this site is a popular place for tea plantation tours where you can also learn about the history of tea in Mauritius. There’s an onsite museum, while you can try the different tea flavours produced here too.

Enjoy Culinary Adventures

Take a guided culinary tour as you stroll along Mahebourg Village and not only get to savour authentic local dishes, but also meet with fishermen and chefs and visit the Mahebourg Market. Look to stay at a resort that additionally offers cooking classes where you can get a hands-on lesson in making traditional Creole cuisine that you can later enjoy with lychee wine.