Make Your Trip to Mauritius Unique - Experience City Charms of Port Louis & a Colonial Detour| Travel XS

Get a feel of the country's colonial past, with a visit to Maison Eureka. Lush gardens and a brimming river, provide the perfect backdrop to this unique Creole house, dating back to 1830. Go on a guided tour of its extensive estate and end with a meal including a variety of traditional Mauritian dishes.

The capital of Mauritius and the largest city on the island, Port Louis, is a heady mix of different cultures. At the Aapravasi Ghat (immigration depot in Hindi), a UNESCO World Heritage site, learn about indentured slavery that was prevalent back in the day and how it eventually ended. For stunning views, head up to the Citadel or Fort Adelaide, a fort that was built to protect the city.

With the help of a guide, or on your own, explore the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Gardens, considered to be one of the best botanic gardens in the world. The highlight is a pond filled with the giant Victoria amazonica water lilies, that were brought to the island all the way from South America.

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EXPERIENCE TYPE

Culture

PERFECT FOR

Couples, Families

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Year Round

SUGGESTED DURATION

1 Day

HIGHLIGHTS

Stop by the Trou aux Cerfs in Curepipe to catch a glimpse of the extinct volcanic crater.
Soak in the genteel life and Creole culture at the old plantation mansion, Maison Eureka.
Drift back through history at the Aapravasi Ghat (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), historically an immigration depot for indentured labourers to pass through in the 1840s.
Check out exotic plant species, a colonial-era Maison and the famous giant water lilies at the Botanical Gardens in Pamplemousses.
Take a relaxed stroll through the streets of Port Louis.
Admire the skyline of Port Louis from Fort Adelaide.