School Holiday Programme : Ongoing excitement

The holidays may be nearly over but it does not mean that the fun stops. For those who still have one week of holidays to enjoy as well as for those wanting to undergo some exciting and holistic programmes, here’s what we have for you.

Waterfall Hike with the Adventure Club

The Adventure Club is organising a waterfall hike at ‘Sept Cascades’ on 27 August. The ‘Sept Cascades’, hidden in a valley between Curepipe and Black River Gorges, is one of Mauritius’ most beautiful waterfalls and is worth the visit. Interested teens and adults should wear a good pair of shoes (sport shoes) and bring their own water and food. Note that each person should contribution Rs 250 to the Adventure Club. The meeting point is at Bord Cascade Bus Terminal at 9am sharp. For more information, call Brayan on 58830357.

Incredible adventures at Dodo Quest

Have you ever wanted to escape from prison, get involved in a thrilling search for treasure, and visit the great moments in Mauritius’s past? Head to Dodo Quest, found at Moka (between the MGI and Indian restaurant Salaam Bombay), to have an exciting experience. Challenge your friends and yourself to the most incredible and eye opening adventure on the island! At Rs 3,000 for two persons, enjoy a 120-minute adventure by choosing two games of your choice namely Prison Break, Adventure’s Cabinet and the Hunter’s Hut. Both games must be played on the same day and require a minimum of two persons and a maximum of four persons per game. The games are open to kids aged as from eight years old. However up to 14 years old, kids and teens should be accompanied with adults. Dodo Quest is open from 9am to 7pm. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by phone and are subject to availability. This offer is open until 31 August.

Fun times at Bagatelle

Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius is back with its special BagaKIDS programme taking place until August 13. Enjoy yourselves this upcoming Saturday and Sunday as from 11am with the Giant Games, where you will discover or rediscover popular games such as Ludo, La Marelle, Snakes and Ladders but in giant format. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13, get ready for the Memory Game Course. This will give you the opportunity to work out your brains while having lots of fun.

Kite surfing initiation with Kite@North

Do you dream of being good at Kite surfing or simply being able to freely ride the waves? Kite@North school offers young children and adults the chance to learn and experience kite surfing in the North of the island, namely at Anse-la-Raie public beach. Enjoy a 120-minute initiation for Rs 2,000 per adult and Rs 2,000 per child (as from eight years old). You can also enjoy the package of Rs 6,000 for two adults and one child. You can book your lesson either from 10am to noon or 2pm to 4pm. This private kite surfing lesson is given by Jason Wardle, qualified instructor of the IKO (Internationnal Kiteboarding Organisation). Note that equipment is provided but you will need to bring sun screen, beach towel, swimsuit and warm changing clothes. Reservation should be made 48 hours in advance and is subject to weather conditions. For more information, call on 52502511.

Discover facets of Mauritius at L’Aventure du Sucre

Come with your family and friends at L’Aventure du Sucre, Pamplemousses, to discover the historic treasures of Mauritius. Besides a visit of the museum, you will have the opportunity to taste the natural brown sugars, take pictures in amusing backgrounds and enjoy local delicious flavours at Le Fangourin restaurant. During your visit, do not miss the temporary exhibition where you will discover the Mauritian culture through virtual reality. Enjoy the promotional rates until 20 August: Rs 100 for adults and Rs 75 children. Entrance is free for kids under six years old. L’Aventure du Sucre and Le Fangourin restaurant have been awarded the 2017 TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence. Also save the date for the upcoming events at L’Aventure du Sucre: Dreamers on September 1st, Gastronomy Festival on 22, 23 and 24 September, screenings of Festival Ile Courts on October 11th, The week of taste from 9 to 15 October and the Kaz’Out Festival on November 4th.

Robot Construction Workshop

For parents who want their children to engage in more educational activities, STEM is offering robot building workshops from 7 to 11 August at the Tamarin Art Centre in Black River. During these workshops, children will be required to work on projects which will include maths and technology or maths, science and technology. STEM focuses on applying knowledge to real-life situations. The children will have to construct Legos and equipped them with motion sensors, motors and a CPU called Smarthub. The robot is then connected via the Smarthub to an iPad. An Arts component is also included in the program to stimulate creativity, which is a necessary requirement for coding and programming. The workshop is aimed at children aged between 7 and 12 years. The cost for five days is Rs 3,750 per child, Rs 950 for one day and Rs 850 per day for two to four days workshop. For more information, contact the Tamarins Art Centre on: 483-1562 or 5983-9949 or contact Michele on 5422-2164 and Jason on 5934-6944.

Let’s go to the movies

The Jungle Bunch (3D)

A Wildly Entertaining Jungle Adventure! The Jungle Bunch is the exciting tale of Maurice, a penguin who was raised in the jungle and thinks he’s a tiger! When two penguins from his Antarctic homeland come in search of The Great Tiger Warrior to defend their colony from an invading herd of walruses, Maurice assembles a misfit team of jungle friends to save the day! Full of laughs and memorable characters, The Jungle Bunch features award-winning actor and The New York Times best-selling children’s book author John Lithgow as the voice of Maurice.

At: Star Cinema Caudan, Bagatelle and La Croisette – 11h00, 13h30, 15h30, 18h00 and 21h00

Transformers 5:The Last Knight

Humans are at war with the Transformers, and Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving the future lies buried in the secrets of the past and the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Now, it’s up to the unlikely alliance of inventor Cade Yeager, Bumblebee, an English lord and an Oxford professor to save the world.

At: MCine Trianon and Flacq – 10h15, 12h45, 15h30, 18h15 (English Version), 21h

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defence, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe.

At: Star Cinema Caudan, Bagatelle and La Croisette – 11h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 21h00