Mauritius Center

The reputation of Mauritius for its beaches and sea is now established and Mauritius remains first of all a "sea sun & sand" destination. Since several years, there is a will to promote the country as a whole for its nation and fauna as well as for its inland regions. Many are those who are astonished by their discovery of the island's inner regions wondering why they had not been briefed about this aspect of Mauritius.

Since the beginning of this century the inner regions are more easily accessible as:
- There are some magnificent private properties that are now being commercialised and accessible to visitors through guided hikes, mountain biking or Quad rides.

- It is now possible to find excellent accommodation in lodges and guesthouses inland.

Climate

The climate in the centre of the island is totally different to the coastal regions as the centre part is higher in altitude. It is therefore generally cooler, especially after sunset and simply cold in winter in the highest parts (around Curepipe). Temperature may vary between 12-degree Celsius and 22-degree Celsius in winter or between 18-degree Celsius and 30-degree Celsius in summer but this is just a numerical indication as due to the high humidity (up to 90%) the extremes in temperature are amplified.

Topography

It is difficult to describe the topography of the centre as it covers a large part of the island. However, all the sub regions of the centre may have one thing in common; it is always sloping up or down and in altitude. The vegetation is much richer than the coasts and often free of sugar canes. The different lakes and reservoirs give a more continental atmosphere.