Wildlife Watching As a Must-Do in Mauritius Packages
Mauritius being a tropical island has got its share of wildlife to lure you. Though its bio-diversity is small in terms of geography, if you ask for uniqueness, this island stands out from the rest. So, when you go wildlife-watching in Mauritius, you are giving your eyes a potential treat of some of the most amazing birds and reptiles.
These days most international holiday packages include wildlife in their itineraries. This is also true for Mauritius whose Black River Gorges National Park is its biggest wildlife draw. The island enjoys an unbeatable reputation for its local and migratory birds. Anyone who is interested in bird-watching can have a special time here surrounded by flamingos, albatrosses and herons. But there are some rare species of birds as well which you will be watching for the first and the last time, unless you decide to visit Mauritius again sometime in the future. Pink Pigeon, Fody, Mauritius Kestrel and Rodrigues Brush Warbler feature amongst the most coveted attractions.
Though Mauritius is not a place where you can catch a tiger (in fact, this island rather has a poor stock of mammals), you do get to eye some astounding creatures like the Mauritian Flying Fox. Plus, there are macaques that feed on live crabs. Ten on ten to you if you can photograph one crab-catching act!
Mauritius reserves its best for its basket of reptiles and lizards. The Round Island Boa is a treat to the eye though you got to watch out for those fangs. Then there is the Skink Lizard which is another rare creature to check out. The local Geckos are also high-voltage attractions and can send any wildlife enthusiast into a wave of euphoria.
Mauritius is amongst the lone places in the world where giant tortoises still exist in their natural forms. The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is clearly the USP of Seychelles though their population is dwindling and their future is uncertain.
While Black River Gorges National Park, which spreads over 6500 hectares, is the biggest national park, there are a few other natural attractions where you can get more than a bite of local flora and fauna. Of these, the Mauritius Botanical Garden, the Ile aux Cerfs Island, Grand Bassin, Chamarel Park, Trou aux Cerfs and Ile aux Aigrettes are reputed tourist destinations. Including them in your cheap Mauritius tour packages can be a great idea. The island of Mahebourg is also a serene place for fishing and for spotting birds and reptiles.
These days most international holiday packages include wildlife in their itineraries. This is also true for Mauritius whose Black River Gorges National Park is its biggest wildlife draw. The island enjoys an unbeatable reputation for its local and migratory birds. Anyone who is interested in bird-watching can have a special time here surrounded by flamingos, albatrosses and herons. But there are some rare species of birds as well which you will be watching for the first and the last time, unless you decide to visit Mauritius again sometime in the future. Pink Pigeon, Fody, Mauritius Kestrel and Rodrigues Brush Warbler feature amongst the most coveted attractions.
Though Mauritius is not a place where you can catch a tiger (in fact, this island rather has a poor stock of mammals), you do get to eye some astounding creatures like the Mauritian Flying Fox. Plus, there are macaques that feed on live crabs. Ten on ten to you if you can photograph one crab-catching act!
Mauritius reserves its best for its basket of reptiles and lizards. The Round Island Boa is a treat to the eye though you got to watch out for those fangs. Then there is the Skink Lizard which is another rare creature to check out. The local Geckos are also high-voltage attractions and can send any wildlife enthusiast into a wave of euphoria.
Mauritius is amongst the lone places in the world where giant tortoises still exist in their natural forms. The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is clearly the USP of Seychelles though their population is dwindling and their future is uncertain.
While Black River Gorges National Park, which spreads over 6500 hectares, is the biggest national park, there are a few other natural attractions where you can get more than a bite of local flora and fauna. Of these, the Mauritius Botanical Garden, the Ile aux Cerfs Island, Grand Bassin, Chamarel Park, Trou aux Cerfs and Ile aux Aigrettes are reputed tourist destinations. Including them in your cheap Mauritius tour packages can be a great idea. The island of Mahebourg is also a serene place for fishing and for spotting birds and reptiles.
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