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Keeping fit in Mauritius with exciting activities!

Written on : 06 November 2019
By : Emma Di Gesaro
Keeping fit in Mauritius with exciting activities!

For some, holidays are synonymous with relaxation, it is the time of the year when you let yourself go and enjoy the good stuff: lazy days, great restaurants, nightlife... For others, even after a long-haul flight, holidays go hand in hand with sport! If you are visiting Mauritius, you will be charmed by the white sandy beaches, but you will also be delighted to discover the sporting activities that the island has to offer. Villanovo has created a guide to sports activities in Mauritius. 
All activities can be booked directly at vacancesmaurice.com
 

1. Archery

1. Archery

Historically, archery was used for hunting and fighting on the old battlefields. However, you will now have the opportunity to practice it on the island, at Domaine de l'Etoile, located in the east of Mauritius. This former sugar estate, the largest private natural estate in Mauritius, covers 1,200 hectares and welcomes you to perfect your technique or familiarise yourself with this discipline in a preserved natural setting. 
The required age to practice archery is 13 years old and you can undertake the course for 25 €.
 

2. From kayaking to discovering the caves

2. From kayaking to discovering the caves

Discover the caves to the west of the island by canoe or kayak! A good way to combine business with pleasure since canoeing and kayaking is a sport that can be practised by the whole family, so what could be better than to admire superb caves while doing some physical activity?
 
Start this 5-hour excursion to Pointe Aux Sables lagoon, then kayak 7 km and discover Jako Mountain, and further south, explore 8 unspoilt sea caves with crystal clear water. You will pass by the famous Belle vue lighthouse and then finish this excursion on the beach of Albion. 
This superb hike, supervised by professionals, is priced at 79 €.
 

3. An idyllic golf experience

3. An idyllic golf experience

If you have always dreamed of playing golf surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, then we can make your dream a reality. Go for a day to Île aux Cerfs Golf Club and enjoy a 6,452-metre long 18-hole course with 4 starting points. Considered one of the most beautiful courses in the world, this course, designed in 2003, offers facilities such as a club house, a restaurant, refreshments on the course and much more, ideal for a day of golf under the Mauritian sun.
 
Bear in mind, to access the most beautiful course in the world, full golf attire is required. This extraordinary day is offered at 155 € per adult.
 

4. Ride an e-bike in the safari

4. Ride an e-bike in the safari

Go for an environmentally friendly ride on an electric bike and discover Casela Park next to the Rampart Mountain in southwest Mauritius. During this one-hour guided tour, you will have the opportunity to meet animals from the African savannah. Cycle around the safari area to get a closer look at savannah animals such as wildebeests, impalas, elands and kudu.
 
Spend an hour on mountain bikes and discover the nature of Mauritius. A sporting activity to do with the whole family, under the experience of guides who will take you for a walk in this natural park. 
The minimum age for this activity is 11 years old and costs 22 € per adult and 15 € for children under 12 years old.

5. Hiking on the mountain Le Morne Brabant

5. Hiking on the mountain Le Morne Brabant

Put on your best pair of shoes and go on a half-day hike to discover Le Morne Bardant Mountain. The particularity of this hike? Once at the top, you can admire a superb view of the blue shades of the Indian Ocean.
 
Hiking is a great way to explore a country by discovering all the secret corners it has to offer. Access the tropical heart of Mauritius during this 6 km hike and discover a preserved wilderness, a real change of scenery. Professional guides will explain everything about the beautiful wilderness of Mauritius. During this activity, don't forget to bring essentials such as sunscreen and mosquito repellent! 
For this unmissable hike, put aside 49€ for each participant.

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