South
Vanille Crocodile Park Located at the south of the island is the place to see a highly successful Nile crocodile programme, all of which have been imported from Madagascar. Other highlights include a mini zoo showing the indigenous animals found on the island. Rochester Falls is one of the islands most spectacular waterfalls.
South East
Mahebourg is an excellent example of a harbour town. Mahebourg is perhaps best known for its rich naval history and is the home of the naval museum set in a stately French colonial house, which displays past maritime artefacts. The town is also known for the largest fishing community of the island.
Domaine du Chasseur is a private conservation project that maintains local indigenous wildlife of the islands such as deer, wild boar, monkeys, hares and birdlife (including birds of prey). Other attraction includes a tropical forest consisting of ebony trees, eucalyptus, palms and orchids.
South West
The Black River Gorges national park was founded in 1994 and is an excellent site to appreciate the magnificent gorges of the famous Black River. The park also boasts stunning scenery and is home to the largest forest left on the island and features predominately indigenous species of plants, vegetation and local wildlife. This park serves as a wonderful contrast to show that Mauritius is more than just beautiful beaches and people.
Chamarel, from the small sleepy Mauritian town of Case Noyale leads a narrow windy road to the coloured layered land. Stretching in contrasting layers of colour, the patches of blue, green, red and yellow earth are believed to be the result of weathering. There is also the Charamel Falls nearby.
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