> Mauritius 2011

Date: 19 - 28 October 2011

THE AFRICAN MAURITIAN FRIENDSHIP CHALLENGE
Watch this space for the new information on the 2012 African Mauritian Friendship Challenge

19 - 28 October 2011
What a wonderful trip
The next trip is being planned.
So send your info to
christine@equestrian-international.co.za if you are interested in going.

Join the Winners in Mauritius!!!!!!



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African Mauritian Friendship Challenge
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Watch our own Promotional video of Grand Baie and other features of the planed excursions:



  

 

 

All Africa Mauritian Friendship Challenge 2011 is here!

 

 

BY INVITATION ONLY.

INTRESTED PARTIES PLEASE CONTACT

TREVOR (083 412 6949)(011 973 1237)

 

 (lovgren@mweb.co.za)

 

TO FIND OUT ABOUT QUALIFYING CRITERIA.

 

This is the 17th year the event has been run.

 

Not only is this a wonderful equestrian experience for children, junior and adults, and those who just want to come with for the fun or as supporting spectators, but it is a wonderful opportunity for everybody to mix with our French and overseas counter parts. And at the same time to experience a holiday of a life time.

 

Our confirmed Hotel is: Veranda Grand Baie, île Maurice

watch the video below

 

some pictures of Mauritius with some True Reggae Music by Lord Arrasen a famous Mauritian Artist:

 

 

 

Photo Gallery compiled from Photos taken by various visitors on the last few African Mauritian Friendly Trips:

 

 

 

 

 

Departure: 19 October 2011  -  Return: 28 October 2011

Costs:   

call us for individual package quotes

 

Package Includes

Ø  8 day package including breakfast and dinner

Ø  Air fares

Ø  Collection and Delivery to airport

Ø  Airport taxes

Ø  Cocktail Parties, free for all

Ø  Free land and water sports courtesy of the Hotel;

Ø  Entertainment at night provided by Hotel;

Ø  Luxury Bus trips to all planned destinations;

Ø  Pirate boat trip to Isle de Surf;

        Pirate boat trip to one of the Mauritian Falls where you will be scuba diving under the falls etc, there will be a fish braai, barbeque, free drinks and live music entertainment where you can dance until you drop! There will also be a Para Sailing of the Boat.

Ø  Live Music and entertainment on the boat;

Ø  Sugar Cane Factory trip and Rum Tasting;

      incl. the L'avnuture du Sucre (sugar museum)

      This new private museum in a converted old sugar factory is a marvel in its own. right. Its superbly displays the origins of the landscapes, the people and the history of the most important industry which it has sustained the island for centuries: SUGAR 

Ø  Shopping Shopping Shopping; we visit PORT LOUIS. it is the old and the new market, and a tour of the harbour. includes the stop at all the factory shops of most of the top branded brands in the world.  want Gucci, Rolex or Louis Vuitton! well then join the trip!

Ø  Visit to some of the most sought after hot spots of Mauritius;

Ø  Swimming with the Dolphins - a life experience not to be missed;

      Enjoy a morning cup of tea or coffee at the jetty in Black River before boarding the luxury O'Plezir. After a short safety talk the sail is hoisted and the course is set Northwards along the magnificent coast line boasting the highest mountains of Mauritius. the chance to see dolphins is really very good considering in sixteen years we have always seen them. Afterwards the cruise then continues further North along the changing coast line the boat anchors close to the coral reef where you can swim and snorkel and enjoy the superb underwater life. 

Ø  Catamaran Cruise - sea food extravaganza on deck;

Ø  Live Music and entertainment on the catamaran;

Ø  Snorkelling and Diving off the catamaran;

Ø  Undersea walk - something from heaven;

Ø  Entry Fees to the show;

Ø  Lease of Horse/Pony;

Ø  Special: Mauritian Olympic Games hosted by the famous Sebastian a Tradition

      always followed after the show jumping;

Ø  Meals for the riders and TV crew at the show;

Ø  The Numnah (saddle cloth);

Ø  Branded Tour Jacket (Rain Resistant).

Ø  Branded Golf Shirt and Cap

The African Friendly Bag

 

      Ø  the bag branded with the Mauritian / Africa friendship   

              logo as well with your individual name is available at a

              cost that will cover the bag and the branding. It is

              perfect size to keep your needed riding gear and it is

              the right size to take on the plane as hand luggage.

You must have:

Ø  Valid Passport;

Ø  Saddle and Bridle (Snaffle);

Ø  2 sets of Show riding clothes (2 days of riding);

Ø  1 set of training clothes;

Ø  Tour Jacket;

Ø  Copy of Passport and flight ticket .

Gallery from previous event with Australia 

 

Entertainment provided:

Ø  Every evening after the jumping there will be a cocktail party. It will be continued every night with the incredible Mauritian games and parties (discos)

Ø  In house entertainment provided by the hotel

Ø  Visit the world famous Banana Beach Club, Bar and Zanzibar Clubs which are in walking distance of the Hotel

Ø  Even without the equestrian events this is a holiday of a life time.

Ø  This is also a very special year as it is the 17th year running.

Ø  SPECIAL NEWS FLASH: the entire trip will be televised and will be broad casted in South Africa in a five part series on Pure Perd TellyTrack and some of the major sports channels in Southern Africa. A special news flash will be given to all participants as soon as you have booked your ticket

 

CLIMATE

Situated near the Tropic of Capricorn, Mauritius has the advantage of a subtropical climate. The climate is fairly acceptable to everyone and the heat is never unbearable.

 

There are 2 seasons: summer (November to April), with an average temperature of 30°; and winter (May to September) with a variation of temperatures from 17° at night to 24° in mid-afternoon. In between, a pleasant period from September to November with temperatures between 25° and 28°  Mauritius does not suffer from a monsoon climate.

 

The Cyclone season generally occurs between January to March. Tropical cyclones are a common occurrence in Mauritius and tend to disrupt the weather for only about four days per year bringing a lot of rain in the region. Visitors should be prepared to spend a few days indoors during extra-heavy rains.

 

The sun rises at 5.00am and sets at 7.00pm in Summer and in Winter, rises at 6.00am and sets at 6.00pm.

 

December through March is the best time for diving, when the waters are at their clearest; June through August is best for surfing; and October through April is excellent for big game fishing, when the large predators feed close to shore.

Season Months ºC
(Avg Temp)
Sunshine
(Avg Hours per month)
Rain
(Avg inches per month)
Rain
(Avg mm per month)
 Summer  October 27º 8 hours 2" 45mm

pictures courtesy of various individuals.
The riding and stables in Mauritius

 

 


 


Going to the beach 












Trying the horses






Some of the pony rider competitors


Games with the Mauritians




The Arena


The view and the pretty horses




The famous Banana Beach Club



The Famous Pirate Boat Cruise

 

The views from one of the balconies

 

During the day by the pool

 

Walk on the ocean floor

 

Early evening next to the pool

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