The Mauritius Holiday and the Black River District

Posted on August 26th, 2009 by Peter in

This island located off of the coast of Africa is a heavenly escape from the daily grind.  There are no traffic jams or busy schedules on the island of Mauritius, just a myriad of opportunities for the kinds of activities, or the kind of relaxation, that serve to provide the elevation of one’s soul and spirit amidst incredible and endless tropical landscaping and pristine coastal beaches.  The humdrum drag of everyday city life is left far behind when one chooses from the best hotels Mauritius offers along those beaches, and embarks in a holiday spent in paradise.

This has become one of the favorite tourist destinations of the people of Africa ,  all of Europe, and the rest of the world as well.  The location, the Indian Ocean, the tropical climate and the nature of the people of Mauritius has served to turn this island into a booming tourist mecca, without losing the charm and the peaceful nature for which it is famous.  The island is surrounded by corral reefs and many wonderful locations for scuba diving, wherein one can either swim with schools of dolphins, or discover the ruins and the relics of the shipwrecks lying underwater just off the coasts.

The island is made up off many different districts that are each distinct and possess their own personalities.  One such area is the district of Black River.  While the district itself is the 3rd largest on the island, the population is one of the lowest.  Some of the popular destinations in Black River are the Tamarin Falls and the colored sand mountains of Chamarel.  Both of these sites are superb for hiking and long, peaceful nature walks.

This is one of the most dry locations on the island, receiving far less rain during the year than the other areas, though the forests remain to be tropical in climate.  During the most dry of the seasons, that of winter many come to this region to hunt deer and other wild game.  The district also contains the National Park of Black River Gorge.  This is a large park set amongst the unspoiled forests and is a popular destination for hikers and campers.  There is no hunting in this area and many come to bird watch and to discover the wonders of the various species of plants and wildlife than now make the island their home.

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