Explore Unique Flora in Mauritius

Also known as the Royal Botanical Gardens of Pamplemousse, these gardens are one of the highlights of a trip to Mauritius, and home to 'Victoria Regia', a giant water lily which has a bloom that opens white on one day and closes red on the following day. There isn't an abundance of flowers in the botanical gardens, but there are plenty of trees including the chewing gum tree, the golden bamboo, fish poison trees and a 200 year-old Buddha tree. There is also camphor, sandalwood, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg to be found, which makes for a very fragrant and enticing garden.