Morocco and Egypt are two of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations, but this gorgeous island might become the new hotspot.
Recently named the safest country in Africa, Mauritius is an incredible choice for a sun-filled and warm voyage, and you don’t have to wait around because the island reaches temperatures of up to 30C in February.
Tour operator Altezza Travel ranked African countries in terms of safety according to factors such as indexes on global peace and global terrorism. It also looked at crime, global safety, and human development.
Due to its low crime rate, political stability, and economic climate, Mauritius is the safest country on the continent.
Ghana followed behind in second place. While popular holiday destinations, Morocco took fifth place, and Egypt seventh.
The African island in the Indian Ocean, around 2,000km from East Africa’s southern coast, is nearly surrounded by coral reefs.
With white sandy beaches that stretch over 100 miles and crystal clear waters, this dreamy island is the perfect option for Brits to escape the winter season.
There are several things to do on the island, starting with taking advantage of the blue seas and participating in watersports like diving, snorkelling, swimming, and kayaking.
Don’t fancy sports? Well, you can also go dolphin-spotting and whale-watching – the island is full of beautiful nature and wildlife.
Mauritius is home to several rainforests, waterfalls, and mountain peaks. Hiking through the mountains along the island or in the national parks allows tourists to view remarkable landscapes and see wildlife up close.
Black River Gorges National Park boasts more than 50km of walking trails, including the highest point on the island, Black River Peak. For animal lovers, Bras d’Eau National Park is home to the world’s rarest animals, such as geckos and tropical birds.
The north of Mauritius is renowned for being a tourist area, and the beaches are also a great spot to shop and try out the local cuisine. When going on holiday, it is always nice to learn about the history of where you’re visiting and the north is a great place to do that.
Holidaymakers can book direct flights to Port Louis, Mauritius from London Gatwick Airport.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
