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Mauritius wild adventure tours take the travelers far and wide, into the remotest parts of the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, making them explore the varied faunas of the country. Mauritius wild adventure tours are equally thrilling and adventurous for all travelers, irrespective of their age groups.
Faunas in Mauritius
Mauritius is a home to different species of faunas. In fact, the island houses numerous species of both land and water animals as well as various kinds of birds. The forests of Mauritius are inhabited by Macaque monkeys, which move in clusters along the shores of Black River. Tenrec, a tailless creature resembling hedgehog, has its habitat in these forests. Indian mongoose, cow, dogs, goats and wild boar are also found in abundance in the forests of Mauritius.
While the waters of Mauritius is the abode of gigantic turtles, different species of fishes and dugongs, rare species of birds like flying fox or Mauritius Golden Bat swoops over the forest regions after darkness, in search of foods. Hence there are ample scope for the tourists to have a close look at these diverse animal species, provided they undertake well-organized wildlife tours in these forests.
Wildlife Tours in Mauritius
Mauritius wildlife tours are organized in the form of excursions, nature trips and expeditions. The duration of these tours vary from 15 days to a month, covering almost all wildlife areas on the island. Travelers availing these trips gather a lifelong experience, traveling through the dense forest region, national parks and sanctuaries, amidst the twittering of birds and the gentle roaring of different animals.
In Mauritius wildlife expeditions take the tourists to two famous destinations in the south-eastern coastal regions, La Domaine du Chasseur and Mahebourg. Bird sanctuaries and national parks form the main attractions of these twin regions. In Mahébourg, the exquisite natural reserve “Ile aux Aigrettes” is only at a distance of 1 kilometer from the Mahébourg Bay. Administered by Mauritian Wildlife Foundation or MWF, this natural reserve cradles some of the most endangered animal species in Mauritius, including the gigantic tortoise. The guided trips organized here also offer insights into the earnest efforts made by Mauritian Wildlife Foundation to maintain the island's animal habitats and reserves.
Located on thge south-eastern part of Mauritius overlooking the Anse Jonchée hills, the Domaine des Grands Bois is a splendid national park of 2000 acres. It houses varied species like deer, wild boars,
monkeys and stags, at an elevation of 300 to 500 meters above the sea levels amidst lush vegetation.
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