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133 M A U R I T I U S Discover our award-winning holidays and book online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk Black River Gorges National Park Explore the rolling hills, thick forests and waterfalls of this lush national park. Home to over 300 species of flowering plants and nine species of birds only found in Mauritius, as well giant fruit bats, macaque monkeys, wild boar and the incredibly rare pink pigeon. Diving/Snorkelling Warm waters, clear visibility and large areas of natural coral make Mauritius the perfect spot for diving or snorkelling, with popular dive sites located off Blue Bay. Eureka This perfectly preserved Creole mansion built in the 1830s is an incredible insight into Mauritius’ vibrant plantation past. Trou Aux Cerfs This dormant volcano dramatically rises some 600m from the surrounding Curepipe landscape. Climb to the top to admire incredible 360-degree panoramic views of the rest of Mauritius, safe in the knowledge that the volcano has been inactive for the last 700,000 years. Mauritius Botanical Garden Also known as the Pamplemousses Garden, this popular attraction is the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere. Grand Bassin Known locally as ‘Gango Talao’, this secluded, peaceful lake is considered holy by the Hindu community of Mauritius and is dedicated to the Hindu gods and Lord Shiva. OPTIONAL STOPOVERS Stopover in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul for 2 nights on Bed & Breakfast from £99 Subject to availability. Please ask for further details. INDIAN OCEAN  PORT LOUIS FLIC-EN-FLAC/ WOLMAR PALMAR BELLE MARE TROU-AUX-BICHES POSTE LAFAYETTE BLUE BAY GRAND BAIE TROU D'EAU DOUCE BEL OMBRE MONT CHOISY CAMP DES PÊCHEURS MAURITIUS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec °C 28 28 28 27 26 24 23 23 24 25 27 28  228 228 178 178 101 76 76 76 50 50 50 152 °C - Average high temperature   - Average monthly rainfall (mm) FLYING TIME 12 to 16½ hrs LANGUAGE Creole, French & English TIME ZONE GMT +4hrs ELECTRICITY 230 Volt PRIVATE TRANSFERS from £36 pp VISA Not Required MAHEBOURG TAMARIN BAY Dubai CURRENCY Mauritian Rupees WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW HIGHLIGHTS