Top 10 things to do in Mauritius

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1. Walk with lions in Casela Nature Park, quad-bike past wild pigs and zip-line above the trees

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2. Learn to kitesurf in the warm lagoon waters of the Le Morne peninsula, or show off your skills in the wave spots

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3. Experience the Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel, abseil over the waterfall and taste locally distilled rum

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4. Scuba-dive over coral reefs in Blue Bay marine park, or explore one of the island’s 20 underwater wrecks

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5. Enter the largest National Park of Black River Gorges to spot endangered birds and stand on the island’s best viewpoint

6. Visit the Monday market in Mahébourg (the old capital) for textiles, crafts and finger-licking street food

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7. Experience the French colonial mansion of Eureka, which was once owned by Mauritius’ biggest sugar baron

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8. Island hop to Ile aux Cerfs and Ile des Deux Cocos for pristine white sands, or L’lle aux Benitiers for dolphin spotting

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9. Hire a car and explore the wild southern coast for black rocks, rugged panoramas and pounding surf

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10. Stroll through a sugar cane plantation and visit a tea factory like Bois Cheri, which has stunning views across riverine plains