A horseback excursion in one of the most beautiful nature rich domains of Mauritius.
Included in the price of this excursion is full traditional Mauritian lunch buffet and welcome cocktail.
The horse riding is done in a beautiful private domain spreading over 2000 hectares situated in the south-east of Mauritius.
The landscape at that domain is rather mountainous and offers the visitors spectacular panoramic views, indigenous forests, beautiful valleys, sparkling rivers, and encounters with wild animals and endemic birds.
From the domain’s peak half of Mauritius can be seen: the central plateaus, Moka mountains range, and also major part of the coastline.
Upon your arrival to the domain you will receive a welcome cocktails, followed by safety briefing and basic riding lesson.
As part of your horse riding excursion you will be able to watch kestrel, Mauritian cardinals, Java stag deers (rare deers foud in Mauritius), boars, monkeys and bats as well as rare species of birds like the "Cateau vert" and the "Crescerelle".
The horse riding trips are performed every day in the morning or during the afternoon, and are planned carefully according to the riding level of the riders so each rider will be sure to fully enjoy the ride and have memorable moments.
The horseback rides last approximately 2 hours and occur in small groups of 7 riders maximum.
The horses are “Boerperds.” This race of horses from South Africa is considered by experts as the ideal family horse – ideal for quiet rides by non-experienced riders. The nobility of these horses, their presence and their beauty makes for centuries an outstanding companion.
Experience guides will ride alongside allowing riders of all levels to enjoy the horse riding experience in maximum safety and to enjoy the scenery all along the ride.
Included in the price is traditional Mauritian lunch buffet consisting of:
Beef Dry Curry, Chicken in Créole Sauce, Chinese cabbage, Lentils, Pumpkins, Rice, Pasta, Sauteed salted fish, Aubergine Chutney, Tomato Chutney, Coconuts & peanuts chutney, Vegetables pickles, Caramelized papaya in fresh orange flavour.
More about the landscape:
Previously a private hunting domain, and only recently opened to the public, this Domaine remained one of the most preserved region of Mauritius.
The domain counts English garden, rivers, and indigenous woods rich of hundreds of different varieties of plants and trees, including the most ancient ebony trees of Mauritius and other endemic species as well as cinnamon trees, vetivers, orchids, traveler’s trees, banana trees and more.
A large river flows through the Domaine as well as trickling streams and flowing waterfalls.
Comments:
- Included in the price: lunch buffet, welcome cocktail, entrance fees to the private grounds, horse riding guidance and drinking water (will be provided during the trip).
- Hot showers and refreshing towels are available for the use of visitors (bring spare clothes in case you would like to have shower after the excursion).
- Pregnant women and physically challenged person are not authorized to go on this excursion.
- The horse riding excursion is suitable from the age of 12 years old. Children with previous riding experience (level of Gallop 3), are accepted from the age of 7.
- It is required to wear long trousers, and sport shoes with socks.
Price per Participant: 75 Euro
