Mauritius is a world
renowned vacation
paradise and outside of
the obvious attractions of
the sunshine, palm-fringed
beaches and crystal blue
waters that make it such
a popular destination for
family holidays, are its golf
courses.
melting pot and the translation of the French bel
ombre into English - beautiful shade or shadow –
underlines the strong francophone influences on
the island.
Heritage Bel Ombre is set in 2 500 hectares
of gently sloping grassland and is home to the
Heritage Golf Club, a beautifully designed and
manicured 18-hole championship golf course
which will be hosting a European Tour event
- the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open from 5 to 8
December 2019. Heritage GC continuing to host
such a prestigious event is in no small part due to
its having won the prestigious award as the ‘best
course in the Indian Ocean’ for the past 5 years.
The south of the island is away from the bustle
of the capital Port Louis in the east and Grand The other exciting news is that a second
Bay to the north. course, which will have Louis Oosthuizen as its
co-designer with Peter Matkovitch
This region is only a 1 hour and 20 minute
transfer by road, from the international airport,
(who also designed Heritage GC), is currently
under construction.
through one of the most scenic and unspoiled
parts of the island and is home to the Heritage The resort’s facilities are truly comprehensive
Resort in Bel Ombre. Mauritius is a cultural and all have a very Mauritian feel. In combination
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