town in Mauritius
Souillac is a small seaside resort and village in Mauritius along the rugged coast of the Savanne district.
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edit- 1 La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes, ☏ +230 626 2503. The park which is home to various species of animals, reptiles and plants is set in a beautiful rain forested valley with natural freshwater springs, full of prawns and fish. It is commonly referred to as ‘The Crocodile Park', for its thousands of Nile crocodiles. It is the only place worldwide to breed Aldabra tortoises. There is also a mini zoo of Mauritian fauna where you can find most of the Mauritian mammals and reptiles including skinks, phelsumas (geckos), tortoises, turtles, bats, deer, mongooses, monkeys, pigs, as well as domestic livestock such as goats, fat-tailed sheep and donkeys. At the park shop, you'll find crocodile belts and other crocodile goods.
- Dr Charles Telfair garden. garden overlooking the sea
- Gris Gris. A popular viewpoint at the southern end of the village, right on the cliff top.
- 2 Rochester Falls. the widest waterfall in Mauritius