Car Rental In Mauritius

• Posted Jul 07, 2016
• Tags Car Rental In Mauritius, Activities, Mauritius

Top Activities to do in your car rental Mauritius

Mauritius island has a lot to offer. If you are on a vacation, you can indulge in several activities such as sunbathing, shopping, sight- seeing and many others all under one island. Just get in your car rental Mauritius and you can ride away to your dream getaway.

From standing on the white, soft and and admiring the glistening water with the turquoise blue sky above or indulging in waterfall hikes, mesmerising sunset walks or relishing Mauritian gourmet delicacies, the island offers everything to help you have a perfect vacation to remember for a lifetime.

Below are 5 things not to miss while planning your trip after booking a Car Rental in Mauritius.

Become a water fall fanatic
Waterfalls can mesmerise you and Mauritius island has got quite a few of them. If you are driving around in a car rental in Mauritius expect to find a waterfall every now and then. You can hike along natural reserves to experience these wonderful waterfalls.  Visiting Seven  coloured Earth in chamarel and 7 cascades should definitely be on your to do list.

Going on a food eating spree

Mauritian cuisine is very vast and unique. It has a blend of Chinese, Indian, Continental and Creole which makes it stand out. Don’t miss the street foods mostly the Dholl Puri and Roti which are usually available easily at the corner of the streets throughout the Island. Another not to miss delicacy is the steamed meat balls known as Boullete. The Indian culture has another not to miss dish known as 7 cari-which consists of a meal having 7 different types of curries usually served at Hindu weddings. Street foods are quick, delicious, cheap and also indigenous to the island.

The island has also many restaurants for fine dining if you are not a street food person. Using your car rental in Mauritius you can easily  hop around restaurants and joy a fine dining alongside with a glass of wine. The port Louis market is excellent for food and most famously known for Alouda Pillay which is a not to be missed sweet drink of Mauritius consisting mainly of milk, basil seeds and a scoop of Vanilla icecream to tease your taste buds. At the market you can also shop for some spices and special spice blends including the home made and handmade masala powder.

Ride to chamarel with your car rental in Mauritius

The famous seven coloured earth is not the only thing you get to see when driving to Chamarel the earth there is having a unique feature. These have evolved with the varying weather conditions. You can find coloured soils in different hues of brown, red, violet, green, blue and yellow. They are believe to be of volcanic origin and got the different shades due to various oxidation and reduction reactions.

The ride to the south of the island is quite breath taking with various twists and turns along with mesmerising views of mountain ranges and glistening blue waters. You can stop by taking advantage of your car rental in Mauritius to visit the Rhumerie de Chamarel which produces one of the finest rums of the island. You can go for tasting and have lunch at its beautiful restaurant in the middle of tea gardens.

Visit the beaches
If you have opted for a car rental in Mauritius, the best thing to do is to ride along the coast and visit all beaches of the island.

Grand Baie – Several divine beaches
Without a doubt the largest seaside resort of Mauritius; the village of Grand Baie located on the northern tip has some of the most beautiful beaches of the region. The public beach of Grand Bay is a fortress for water activities. There are operators for scuba diving, catamaran trips and lots of other activities to do with family or friends.

La Cuvette is another small beach of the village and is surrounded by the most prestigious hotels in the country. Like Grand Baie public beach, La Cuvette is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and long sunbaths. Also, Grand Bay’s main road hosts several tour operators, beach restaurants, hotels and other interesting places such as casinos, pubs, bars and nightclubs.

·Le Morne – A luxurious beach
If you have ever seen the photo of the underwater waterfall illusion of Mauritius with a green summit in the background, it is the Morne Brabant Peninsula. The village of Le Morne located at the southwestern tip of the country offers one of the most beautiful beaches in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Le Morne’s public beach invites for relaxation and aquatic activities. The rich seabed of Le Morne opens to you just by snorkeling and scuba diving. Known to be a luxurious beach, the Morne public beach is also one of the longest beaches in Mauritius.

Indulge in some sports

Using you car rental in Mauritius, you can easily move around the island at lower expense. You can head to the Heritage Golf course and get a professional training on golf playing while learning correct poses and postures. You can also try kayaking, snorkeling or even swimming with dolphins at Tamarin. Another exciting adventure is big game fishing where you board on a cruise or catamaran and go outside the reefs in the deep waters and spend a whole day in the big sea to catch some big fishes such as the Blue Marlin.