ÃŽle aux Cerfs ('Deer Island') is a privately owned island near the east coast of
Mauritius
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Ag ...
in the
Flacq District
Flacq () is a district of Mauritius, situated in the east of the island. It is the largest district, with an area of 297.9 km2. The population estimate is 138,221 (31 December 2022).
Places of interest
* The small village of Trou d'Eau Do ...
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The island of Ile aux Cerfs lies off Trou d’Eau Douce in the largest lagoon of Mauritius and offers 87 hectares of luxuriant vegetation and preserved, white, sandy beaches. Besides the Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club, one can also experience three beach restaurants and engage in a wide variety of activities on the small island.
Every day Mauritians and tourists visit the island; they depart in boats from the village of Trou d'Eau Douce and spend the whole day on the island.
Several water sports activities are available on the island, such as:
1) Parasailing
2) Cave Sea Kayaking
3) Water Skiing
4) Blue Safari Submarine
5) Snorkelling
6) Tube Riding
7) Under Sea Walk
Islands of Mauritius
Private islands of Africa
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