Mauritius

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Mauritius

Home of the (extinct) dodo, the Republic of Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It consists of the island of Mauritius, plus the islets of Cargados Carajos, Rodrigues island and finally the two Agalega Islands. Geologically the whole Republic of Mauritius is part of the larger group of Mascarene Islands, originally volcanic.Highest mountain is Black River Peak (or Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire )(828 m) on Mauritius Island.

On the island of Mauritius, the Black River Gorges National Park has some 60 km of marked (hiking) trails open to visitors, for instance along the Macchabee Forest Ridge. Other possibilities for one-day-hikes exist up Le Pouce mountain (811 m), and along the south coast. Nice views and lots of rare bird and plant species.

Rodrigues Island has several Nature Reserves offering good hiking.

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United Kingdom
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Netherlands
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Belgium
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of Attractions and Activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Belgium
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of Attractions and Activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Belgium
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
  • Mauritius
  • Bradt's Mauritius is the most comprehensive guide available to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius, its dependency Rodrigues and the French island of Reunion. Covering the full range of accommodation and restaurants, from budget to sheer luxury, it also offers in-depth cultural insights, including detailed information on food (and local... Read more
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Belgium
2016
  • Mauritius
  • Bradt's Mauritius is the most comprehensive guide available to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius, its dependency Rodrigues and the French island of Reunion. Covering the full range of accommodation and restaurants, from budget to sheer luxury, it also offers in-depth cultural insights, including detailed information on food (and local... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Dodo Destiny
  • Dodo Destiny examines the sad tale of the dodo and the intriguing history of its native Mauritius, a beautiful island nation home to one of today's truly multicultural societies. The dodo is a universal symbol of extinction, yet little is known about the true nature of this vanished bird. Most people don't know that the dodo lived only on... Read more
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Belgium
  • Dodo Destiny
  • Dodo Destiny examines the sad tale of the dodo and the intriguing history of its native Mauritius, a beautiful island nation home to one of today's truly multicultural societies. The dodo is a universal symbol of extinction, yet little is known about the true nature of this vanished bird. Most people don't know that the dodo lived only on... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Maurice est une Ile Tropicale situee dans l'Ocean Indien. Avec les montagnes d'origine volcanique et des plages de sable entourees de recifs coralliens cette Souvenir Collection de Photographies couleur represente une gamme interessante d'Attractions et d'Activites accessibles a partir de la cote sud de l'ile. Comprend Carte de l'ile Maurice,... Read more
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Belgium
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Maurice est une Ile Tropicale situee dans l'Ocean Indien. Avec les montagnes d'origine volcanique et des plages de sable entourees de recifs coralliens cette Souvenir Collection de Photographies couleur represente une gamme interessante d'Attractions et d'Activites accessibles a partir de la cote sud de l'ile. Comprend Carte de l'ile Maurice,... Read more
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Kompass
Germany
  • MARCO POLO Reiseführer Mauritius
  • Kompakte Informationen, Insider-Tipps, Erlebnistouren und digitale Extras:Entdecken Sie mit MARCO POLO Mauritius von den Stränden am Indischen Ozean bis zur quirligen Multikulti-Hauptstadt Port Louis - mit dem MARCO POLO Reiseführer kommen Sie sofort auf Mauritius an. Erfahren Sie, welche Highlights Sie neben der berühmten „Blauen Mauritius´´... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
  • Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles
  • Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive off the coast of Mauritius, get a sweat up hiking through the dramatic mountains of Reunion, or laze on idyllic beach in the Seychelles; all with your trusted... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2016
  • Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles
  • Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive off the coast of Mauritius, get a sweat up hiking through the dramatic mountains of Reunion, or laze on idyllic beach in the Seychelles; all with your trusted... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
  • Reisgids Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles | Lonely Planet
  • De perfecte reisgids voor Mauritius, Reunion en de Seychellen gericht op zowel de georganiseerde als de zelfstandige reiziger. Naast een algemene inleiding van het land / streek vol met praktische informatie over hoe je er het beste kunt reizen: slapen, eten, vervoer, excursies ... alles kun je er in vinden. Blessed with superlative landscapes... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Mauritius
  • Renowned as a "dream holiday" destination, the Mascarene Islands also offer outdoor exploring opportunities aplenty, such as cycling, mountain hiking and canyoning. Local national parks boast some of the world's rarest birds, making the coverage on conservation in this guide a useful feature for naturalists. Watersports are top of many visitors... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Mauritius
  • Renowned as a "dream holiday" destination, the Mascarene Islands also offer outdoor exploring opportunities aplenty, such as cycling, mountain hiking and canyoning. Local national parks boast some of the world's rarest birds, making the coverage on conservation in this guide a useful feature for naturalists. Watersports are top of many visitors... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
  • Also available from:
  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Mauritius South Rugged Scenery and Stunning Beaches
  • Mauritius is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. With mountains of volcanic origin and sandy beaches surrounded by coral reefs this Souvenir Collection of Colour Photographs portrays an interesting range of attractions and activities accessible from the south coast of the island. Includes Map of Mauritius, beach barbecue, boat... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles
  • Paradise on earth? Pretty close. Three unique destinations cast in the warm azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, R union and Seychelles can all stake a convincing claim to being a piece of paradise. Whatever your interests and budget, this book will make your experience even more special.- Diving and hiking chapters for thrills above... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles
  • Paradise on earth? Pretty close. Three unique destinations cast in the warm azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, R union and Seychelles can all stake a convincing claim to being a piece of paradise. Whatever your interests and budget, this book will make your experience even more special.- Diving and hiking chapters for thrills above... Read more
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Maps

De Zwerver
Netherlands
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Mauritius IGN 85001
  • Topographic map of Mauritius at 1:85,000 from the Institut Géographique National, France’s national survey organization, with enlargements at 1:25,000 of Port Louis and Curepipe, plus a climate map of the island.Topography is shown by relief shading with colouring indicating woodlands and sugar cane or tea plantations. In the coastal waters... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wegenkaart - landkaart Mauritius - île Maurice | IGN
  • Topographic map of Mauritius at 1:100,000 from the Institut Géographique National, France’s national survey organization, with enlargements at 1:25,000 of Port Louis and Curepipe, plus a climate map of the island.Topography is shown by relief shading with colouring indicating woodlands and sugar cane or tea plantations. In the coastal waters... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
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