What to do and see in Mauritius, Mauritius: The Best Nature & Parks

September 19, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Mauritius is arguably Africa’s wealthiest destination, a tropical paradise with tons to do. Port Louis, the modern capital of this 38-mile by 29-mile island, is a bustling port with a revitalized waterfront and a busy market. But most visitors gravitate toward resort areas such as Mont Choisy, quiet Trou-aux-Biches and the more bustling Flic en Flac, popular with scuba divers. Rivière Noire is ideal for those looking for great deep-sea fishing.
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1. Nature Trails Mauritius

Avenue Boundary 159D, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius 00000 +230 466 8072 [email protected] http://www.naturetrails-mauritius.com
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Nature Trails Mauritius

You visit the scenic Tamarin Waterfalls(away from traditional tourist routes), an area which can only be reached by our 4-wheel drive. Approaching from the South or West you see the pink pigeons, avery rare species. From well hidden view points you see breathtaking views over the Massif Central, the entire South-Eastern part of the island until far down to the wild South coast.

2. Ebony Forest Reserve

Seven Coloured Earth Road, Chamarel, Mauritius 90409 +230 460 3030 [email protected] http://www.ebonyforest.com
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Ebony Forest Reserve

Imagine one of the last remaining places on Mauritius where majestic black ebony trees stand tall and paradise flycatchers and Mauritius Black Bulbul chase each other through the trees. Once home to the Dodo, Ebony Forest, remains a refuge for threatened native flora and fauna. Visitors will be treated to open-air safari jeep rides, breathtaking views from Sublime Point and mid-canopy walkways. Our Tickets include Safari jeep ride and guided visit as per availability. Our Reserve is on the same way as the Seven Coloured Earth. However it is not necessary to purchase a ticket for both the Seven Coloured Earth and Ebony Forest. It is possible to buy a ticket only for Ebony Forest.

Reviewed By 159krisd - Booischot, Belgium

We did the Classic Tour with the jeep in the park. The pure kept nature is so wonderful to see. The guided tour was very interesting with a nice lady. We saw the Flycatcher, flying Fox, colourful gecko, Ebony trees and nature with all his beauty! Sublime Point is breathtaking. Highly recommended for nature lovers! Don't forget your musquito spray.

3. Belle Mare Beach

Belle Mare, Mauritius
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5.0 based on 236 reviews

Belle Mare Beach

Reviewed By ianoakey81 - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Probably the best beach I’ve ever been to! So beautiful sand and sea. Shallows to swim or play in with safety buoys and rope to help you avoid going out too far. There’s lots of parking spaces available as well as ample room under the trees just off the beach for picnicking or games.

4. Black River Gorges National Park

Mauritius +230 203 1900 http://npcs.govmu.org/English/Pages/NPCS%20Updated/Black-River-Gorges-National-Parks.aspx
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4.5 based on 1,007 reviews

Black River Gorges National Park

This 6,574-hectacre natural reserve is filled with hiking trails to observe the indigenous forests and variety of wildlife.

Reviewed By jylSussex

If the natural world, viewpoints, waterfalls are your thing then definitely set aside time to explore this park. It is possible to experience the highlights in one day, but for a more in depth experience allow longer. We spent 6 days exploring the area doing several well marked hiking trails, visiting waterfalls, the 7 coloured earths, the Ebony forest, the rum distillery at Chamarel and doing several scenic drives.

5. Tamarin Bay

Mauritius
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4.5 based on 510 reviews

Tamarin Bay

This beach is well-known for its excellent surfing conditions.

6. Le Morne Beach

Southwest Mauritius, Mauritius
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Le Morne Beach

This stretch of spectacular beachfront stretches more than three kilometers.

Reviewed By Ewelina-EW - Oslo, Norway

We had a great time here. It has white sand and clear blue water. Trees are close enough to have some shade but the best parts is going for a walk towards the resorts where sea is cut with a low shelf and you can find sea cucumbers, starfish and crabs. Also, the beach has a nice view on the sunset.

7. Pieter Both Mountain

Mauritius
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Pieter Both Mountain

The main feature of this mountain is a stone held up in equilibrium at its summit.

8. Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve

Mahebourg Bay lagoon Mahebourg, Mauritius 50815 +230 631 2396 [email protected] http://www.mauritian-wildlife.org/application/index.php?tpid=1&tcid=3
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Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve

Ile aux Aigrettes is a small (27 ha) island situated in the Mahebourg Bay, about 850 m off the south-east coast of Mauritius. Unlike the mainland which is of volcanic origin, Ile aux Aigrettes is made up of coralline limestone. It is home to the last remnants of dry coastal forest, once found around most of Mauritius. Like the mainland, Ile aux Aigrettes was affected by tree logging and land clearance, and the introduction of exotic animal and plant species almost destroyed the native fauna and flora. In 1965 the island was declared a nature reserve and our intense conservation efforts have resulted in the restoration of the forest and reintroduction of rare species that had long since disappeared from the island.

Reviewed By Danreds18 - Saffron Walden, United Kingdom

As nature lovers this is a must for anyone who is interested in nature and conservation, We wanted to have a s much time on the island so we booked a VIP tour which lasts longer. We met our guide Rose and boarded the boat taking us to the island. on arrival we found out it was just 2 so Rose gave us all her attention and it felt much more personal. She showed us the 3 endemic birds, pink pigeon, mauritius fody and the olive white eye which are all found on the island, Ornate day geckos which are stunning, We got to touch "big daddy" the giant male aldabra tortoise and pose for a picture,Rose explained the projects they do and it was fascinating to see. We were also allowed to go to areas of the island that normal tours dont go to and rose somehow managed to find us an incredibly rare Gunthers Gecko of which there are only about 100. Rose was a fantastic guide, full of passion and loved explaining the history and the flora and fauna. She made our tour one of the highlights of our whole mauritius trip so thank you. I would highly recommend going VIP as it gives so much more. The gift shop had a lot of stuff sadly not the size of t shirt i wanted tho but other than that this is an excellent thing to do

9. La Vanille Nature Park

Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius +230 626 2503 [email protected] http://www.lavanille-naturepark.com/
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La Vanille Nature Park

La Vanille Nature Park is an idyllic and stunning park of lush tropical vegetation covering 3.5 hectares. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of walking amongst the largest group of captive-bred giant Aldabra tortoises in the world. We have more than 1000 tortoises in the park, in addition to 2000 Nile Crocodiles as well as a variety of other animals such as monkeys, iguanas, bats, deer, geckos, eels, wild boar and more... You can also visit our Insectarium with more than 23,000 specimens, an aquarium and fossil museum. New at La Vanille: A petting farm, pony rides. Our guides and animators will fill your visit with intense memories.

Reviewed By DorisM674

My children were very excited and happy of their visit at the park. We were impressed by the big crocodiles dozing in the sun or swimming in the pond. The baby crocodiles were cute but their sharp teeth better not to mess with them... :-0. It was the first time that we saw Lemurs and ate crocodile meat!!! We also visited the different museums - inserts, fossils and dodo. What the children loved most were the giant tortoise that they were able to feed and climb on them to take photos. After visiting the funny monkeys we spend some time in the farm and playground. The park is a must especially if you have children!!!

10. Safari Adventures

Royal Road, Cascavelle, Mauritius +230 452 5546 [email protected] http://www.safari-adventures-mauritius.com
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Safari Adventures

Safari Adventures is the only of its kind on the island of Mauritius, to offer a unique once in a lifetime experience of Walking with Lions and big cat encounters.

Reviewed By Hemphill57

On our visit to Casella Adventure Park we had the opportunity to Walk With Lions.This was such an experience, Angel, Kevin and the other rangers helped made dreams come true. We had the privilege of walking with 2 lionesses and a 4 year old lion called Mambo for 1 hour. We actually clapped them as we walked leisurely alongside these beautiful animals. I cannot recommend this activity highly enough, follow the instructions given by the rangers and you will havd the time of your life.

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