Mauritius is a small island country in the Indian Ocean famed for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. Black River Gorges National Park, featuring rainforests, waterfalls, hiking paths, and animals such as the flying fox, is located in the country's mountainous interior. The locals generally speak French, and the weather is beautiful all year, with temperatures known to reach 30°C.

Mauritius is a beautiful, picturesque destination with plenty of eye - catching sights. If you want to be immersed in nature, visit Black River Gorges National Park, which is home to lush green rainforests and picturesque hills where over 300 types of flora and wildlife can be found. If this is of interest to you, the '7 Coloured Earth' is a must-see; this is a wide region of sand dunes with a variety of sand colours ranging from reds to purples. In the same location, you can find a tortoise park with six huge tortoises!

This is a perfect trip for those wanting to experience nature at its finest. When visiting, hire a guide to lead you around the hiking trails and share their knowledge of the fauna and flora within the forests!

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