45E close to Hiking Kiting Beaches

Short drive to the beaches of UNESCO site Le Morne and the best nature highlights of the island Contemporary studio located on the courtyard level with mature coco and bamboo King sized comfy bed Private dining terrace Private shower room private Kitchen WIFI & stunning shared roof deck! Cleaned 2 x per week (stays over 5 days)The kite surf lagoon is ranked No.1 globally World class hiking and wildlife Nestled in a hillside in La Gaulette Adults only please LGBTQ friendly. Car essential The space Breathtaking views in every direction, this villa completed in 2019 takes full advantage of the Indian Ocean breezes. Built with romance in mind, each spacious studio has a private outside dining terrace where you can enjoy every meal private en suite shower room, guest towels (please bring your beach towels ) private kitchen. Fan. Fibre optic WIFI and air conditioner. There is a stunning shared roof terrace with 360 degree panoramic sea & mountain views Perfect for dining under the stars. Contemporary styling throughout. Located close to the best natural highlights this beautiful island has to offer such as the 5 mile stretch of stunning beaches at Le Morne & the pristine forests & waterfalls of Chamarel and the National forest. The studios are less than 1K to all amenities and good restaurants. A 10 minute drive to the world famous kite boarding & wind surfing Le Morne Brabant. For those less adventurous who prefer to slumber under a tree with a good book Le Morne also has the added benefit of more sheltered swimming and sunning beaches. The pace of Island life is for chilling out in this area. This location is best suited to those looking for daytime action. Night life is friendly and low key. Unit cleaned by housekeeping on checkout Guest access There is a gorgeous shared roof terrace boasting 360 dgrees of magnificent mountain and Ocean views with yoga space available to all our guests and a shaded communal dining bench for sunsets and star gazers. This is a kite and wind surfing hot spot and nature and hiking in this area is second to none. Other things to note We would love to introduce you to a list of quality services & excursions we recommend, and suggested places of interest from our guests. Indian Ocean Safari with visit to Crystal Rock snorkel & swim with wild dolphins If you want to have the experience of swimming among the dolphins this trip is a few hours with lunch 05.30am start (appox depending on the tides) 3000rs per person UNESCO World Heritage Le Morne Brabant and beaches. Hike Le Morne for stunning views across the Indian Ocean. Free up to the first viewpoint to reach the summit you must climb with a guide. We have the good fortune to be so close to this iconic 5 mile stretch of coral sand Le Morne. Ideal for sun worshipers and snorkeling along the Northern end , at the southern lagoons is the legendary kite & windsurfers mecca. The beach is quiet through the week and flooded with Mauritian families on Sundays during the months of December to April. Learn to kite surf on the lagoon perfect for beginners because of the water temperature and shallow sea, not to mention the stunning location. There are a few deep sea fishing captains in the area with an almost 100% chance of catching something good in December. Rhumerie de Chamarel. Gorgeous colonial style buildings set in the hills of the National forest is this famous Mauritian rum distillery. Open from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Monday to Saturday not Sunday or public holidays. Guided Tour and Rum Tasting is free if you book a table for lunch L’Alchimiste “A la Carte” Restaurant - Opening days: from Monday to Saturday for lunch till 15.30pm Black River Gorges National Park The entrance at the bottom of this protected endemic forest which spreads up through the hills of Chamarel is about a 10 - 15 minute drive. There is plenty of wild life, waterfalls, and hiking trails. The views are panoramic across the lagoon to Le Morne peninsula and inside the Gorges. An idea of how Mauritius would have been before people! Wear your swimsuit and immerse yourself in the refreshing streams and waterfalls. Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao 2 giant Gods will greet you as you approach this sacred lake, which is about 1800 feet above sea level The crater lake is one of the most important hindu pilgrimage sites outside of the Ganges. Usually there is an idyllic and calm atmosphere. Between the end of february and the beginning of march over 400,000 pilgrims go to the lake during Maha-Shivratri on a pilgrimage carrying their symbols of worship to Ganga Talao for blessings and sacrifices. Diwali & Cavadee . Two enormously important religious festivals on the Mauritian calendar. If you happen to be visiting during either , there are amazing displays and sacred rituals of devotees to witness. A fascinating insight into the huge Tamil religion in Mauritius. Crocodile vanilla park 34 mins 38.6kms via B9 and A9 Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park which is home to various species of animals, reptiles and plants is set in a beautiful rain forested valley with natural freshwater springs, full of prawns and fish. Guides available to take you through lush tropical groves of banana , palm and giant bamboo providing shade for the thousands of Nile crocodiles and the giant tortoises You can also sample crocodile meat in the restaurant! A must see is the rare collection of butterflies and other brightly colored insects (around 23000 species), which is the biggest in the world. 7 Water Falls-Sept Cascades,via B103 - Plaine Champagne Road via B103 43 min 35.6 km Found near the village of Henrietta, in the South West of Mauritius .Hike and swim seven simultaneous waterfalls. With a total height of 293 meters. Follow the signs for Henrietta. Guide recommended expect to pay from 750 rupees negotiable. Or book online There are guides at Henrietta early morning. It can be dangerous without a guide especially after rain and guests have been known to get quite lost! Casela park. Ostrich and zebra roam free in this huge park. Lots of activities some for the fit and adventurous, others may want to roam through the calm and stunning bamboo gardens overlooking a waterfall of coy carp ponds. There is a good restaurant in a beautiful setting open for lunch. The park can get busy , but there are some really tranquil corners and a small zoo. The local supermarket is handy for cupboard essentials and has some fruit and vegetables, there are also the roadside fruit and veg stalls on the road to La Gaulette. There are many shopping malls with pretty good places to eat in Mauritius for those wanting some retail therapy such as CASCAVEL on the main road going north or Tribeca and BAGATELLE and Jumbo PHOENIX, and a couple of shopping centers on the main road towards Tamarin with good restaurants such as Ruisseau Creole and Barachois. Fresh fish is often sold by the side of the road in Cas Noyal or Le Morne village. Ask before you buy !