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Mauritius is able to boast island paradise status at an affordable price. This location of many honeymoon couples is part of the Mascarene island group and is located in the south-western Indian Ocean to the east of Africa and Madagascar. Despite it’s miniscule size (Mauritius measures only 1860 square km in size - of that, there are about 10 square km’s of lakes and a coastline measuring 177km), the island features world class hotels, a renowned gastronomy, top spa’s, golf courses, mountain climbing, hiking, as well as a whole host of eco-tourism activities. It’s lagoons and surrounding coral reefs also make the island a divers and snorkelers’ paradise. The island itself is sub-divided into nine districts, and free transport is offered to students, the disables, doctors and seniors. Whilst no language has been declared as the ‘official’ Mauritian language, English is generally accepted as the main language with strong Creole and French influences as well.  

Places to Visit in Mauritius

When considering Mauritius, one generally thinks only of the beautiful beaches and resorts. There are, however, a number of other exciting places to visit on the island. The Mauritius Gymkhana Golf Club, established in 1844, has the prestigious title of being the oldest golf course in the southern hemisphere. Some of the island’s other golf courses can prove quite challenging – there is one that has been carved out of sugar cane fields and another features fairways that require you to hit the ball over parts of the sea in order to reach them…challenging yet beautiful. Mauritius also lays claim to a number of nature reserves. Most well known is the Casela Nature Park, but there are a handful of others that all house antelope, zebra, wild pigs and a host of exotic birds. This beautiful scenery also means that hiking trails are abundant and the long trails are a beautiful alternative to the beach. For a bit of a shopping excursion, the bustling capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, is the perfect solution. The Central Market sells just about anything, and Champ De Mars (the oldest racecourse in the southern hemisphere) hosts racing events every Saturday or Sunday afternoon from May to November. And for those who are curious about some of the island’s history, the L’Aventure du Sucre museum will tell you all you need to know about the island’s most famous export…sugarcane. 

Airports in Mauritius

Mauritius features 2 paved airports – one of which is an international airport. The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is the island’s most important airport and is located in Plaine Magnien. There is also a local airport in the Rodrigues district known as the Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport. In addition to these airports, the island features 3 unpaved airports. These operate seasonally during spring and summer and see to most of Mauritius’ domestic flight needs. 

Airlines that fly from South Africa to Mauritius

With the island’s beautiful coastlines and affordable holiday options, most airlines choose to fly to Mauritius. Some of the most popular and easily-recognizable include Emirates, Air Mauritius, South Africa Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Qantas and Cathay Pacific, to mention just a few. 

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