Port Louis
Port Louis, The Chief Harbor And Capital City, Is Partially Surrounded By Mountains And Is Multifaceted In Character. The C% Has A Large Market Selling Indigenous Fruits And Veg-Etables, Pareos (Colorful Cloth Wraps) And Other Clothing And Souvenirs. Just Off The Main Square Along Place D’armes Are Some Eighteenth Century Buildings Including The Government House And Municipal Theatre.
Chinatown Is Also Worth A Visit. The Chinese Casino L’amicale De Port Louis, Located On Royal Street, Is Popular. The Season For Horse Racing At The Champ De Mars Is From May-November.
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Victoria
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Kigoma
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Bujumbura
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Mombasa
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Walking Safaris
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