Mauritius South West Tour (Extended Tour)

The South West Extended Tour includes:

• Choice of 3 itineraries
• Visit the Casela Nature Parks
• Viewpoint of Morne Brabant and l'île aux Bénitiers
• Chamarel village (including Chamarel waterfall and Seven Colored Earth) - Option 1 & 2
• Black River Gorge (viewpoint of Alexandra Waterfalls)
• Mangal Mahadev - Shiva Statue
• Grand Bassin (the sacred lake and Hindu temple)
• Transportation - Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
• A personal driver
• Optional Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (Option 1 & 2 only)

Transport is included in this package and includes pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius

Option 1:

• Visit the Casela Nature Parks
• Viewpoint of Morne Brabant and l'île aux Bénitiers
• Chamarel village (including Chamarel waterfall and Seven Colored Earth)
• Black River Gorge (viewpoint of Alexandra Waterfalls)
• Mangal Mahadev - Shiva Statue
• Grand Bassin (the sacred lake and Hindu temple)
• Optional Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (optional offered at a supplement)

Due to the road closure at Chamarel, the time will be limited and client are requested to manage their time at each site.

Option 2:

• Visit the Casela Nature Parks
• Viewpoint of Morne Brabant and l'île aux Bénitiers
• Chamarel village (including Chamarel waterfall and Seven Colored Earth)
• Black River Gorge (viewpoint of Alexandra Waterfalls)
• Mare aux Vacoas
• Trou aux Cerfs (Mauritius famous crater)
• Optional Lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant (optional offered at a supplement)

Option 3:

• Visit the Casela Nature Parks
• Mangal Mahadev - Shiva Statue
• Grand Bassin (the sacred lake and Hindu temple)
• Mare aux Vacoas
• Trou aux Cerfs (Mauritius' famous crater)

About the Mauritius South West Tour (Extended Tour)

Visit the Casela Nature Parks 

Located beside the Rempart Mountain in the South West of Mauritius, Casela Nature Parks stays true to being a real nature and adventure park. It includes several thematic worlds, as well as a hub for discovery and learning  for all ages.

Entrance ticket includes:

• African Safari Bus Tour: Get a taste of Africa in Mauritius with a unique chance to encounter antelopes, white rhinos, zebras and ostriches from the Safari Bus. Immerse yourself in the wild in the company of Kudus, Impalas, Oryx, Nyalas, and Waterbucks, to name a few.  
• Visit Birds Paradise Park - Walk thru the aviary: Stroll through the aviary to discover colourful birds from all over the world.
• Animal Viewing: From giraffes towering above to friendly llamas & camels, this is one animal meet-and-greet that promises all the feels!
• Petting Farm & Tortoise Pen: Fun for all ages, especially kids—get up close with goats, rabbits, ponies & tortoises! Feed may be purchased onsite for a hands-on experience.
• Access to Pangia Kid’s Park: Features a children’s playground that guarantees endless fun for the little ones under parental supervision!
• Visit Predator Kingdom (Big Cats Kingdom): A dream come true for Big Cat lovers! Enjoy a close view of the big cats such as the roaring lions, magnificent caracals & majestic tigers.
• 1 Ride on the Tulawaka Gold Coaster:  Ideal for thrill-seekers (6+ years), it's a unique summer luge running on a 760m track including a cable lift hill, vertiginous descents and bends - all with stunning views!

Bonus Thrills (charges apply): Try the Zipline & Nepalese Bridge, Quad Biking in Yemen Reserve, Breakfast with Giraffes or Animal Feeding! For the daring, there’s Walking with Lions, Drive Thru to see tigers and lions & Interact with Rhinos! Don’t forget the 4D Cinema and Toboggan Ride (weather permitting). Explore our Tailor Made Package for even more fun.

(All activities and attractions which are not included in this package are pay-as-you-go)

Chamarel Village

Visit to Chamarel Waterfall and Chamarel seven colored earth. The village of Chamarel in southwest Mauritius is home to two natural wonders - the magnificent Chamarel waterfall and the seven colored earth of Chamarel. Both nature sites are popular among locals and tourists, making them must places to see when in Mauritius.

The Seven Coloured Earth

One of the most iconic places of interest Mauritius is renowned for - you cannot leave the island without visiting Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth.

Set in the middle of lush green vegetation, this unique geological curious happening is one of those amazing creations of nature that will mesmerise you. With distinct colours of red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow, the Geopark has 15 metres of highly coloured dunes - an almost surreal, lunar-like spectacle of rainbow-hued sand dunes before your eyes. The reserve is also home to giant tortoises, a few who are long-term residents and are practically the friendliest giant tortoises you will ever meet. Your entrance tickets also allow you to get access to the coffee shop and the souvenir shop.

Chamarel Waterfall

As part of the visit to Chamarel village, you will also have a great view of the gorgeous Chamarel waterfall. It is considered the most beautiful waterfall in Mauritius. Three distinct streams plunge from almost 100 meters from the St. Denis River, down into the gorge. The sight of this impressive waterfall against the scenic forest and mountains is truly breathtaking.

Black River Gorges Nature Park and Alexandra Waterfalls

As part of this tour, you will also drive through the Black River Gorges Nature Park, where you will see many endangered species of plants and animals. Along the way, you will stop for a viewpoint of the Black River Gorges nature park and of Alexandra waterfalls.

Grand Bassin

Also known as Ganga Talao, Grand Bassin is a lake situated 6km SouthEast of Mare aux Vacoas in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet (550m) above sea level. Grand Bassin with its Hindu temple is a holy lake for Mauritians of the Hindu faith. The lake rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. It is said that the water inside the lake communicates with the waters of the holy Ganges of India. The Hindus of Mauritius declared the Grand Bassin as a Holy lake. The Hindu community performs a pilgrimage every year on the Maha Shivaratri (Shiva’s Great Night), on this day they honour the Lord Shiva. Beside the lake, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Hanuman, Lakshmi, and others.

Mangal Mahadev - Shiva Statue

Beside the Grand Bassin, you will also get to see the statue of Lord Shiva. The statue is of 108 feet (33 meters) and is the highest-known statue in Mauritius (and one of the 50 highest statues in the world). The sight of the Mangal Mahadev statue is quite impressive as it is a beautifully crafted, very big statue.

• Recommended to wear long pants
• Sun block cream
• Sport Shoes
• Hat
• Camera

If you wish to include lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant as part of your experience, you must select Option 1 or Option 2, as Option 3 does not include a visit to Chamarel.

Le Chamarel Restaurant

Welcome to Le Chamarel Restaurant, where the only thing as delightful as the food is the unique bird’s-eye view over a mountainous landscape and across to the captivating coastline fringed by the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the horizon.

Food is the best excuse to share with guests the knowledge and history of the Creole gastronomic heritage as well as the thrill of mystery and discovery while connecting with our culture and music.

Prepare to immerse in a distinctive Creole culinary journey with soulful, authentic local cooking, a peaceful bucolic ambiance and superb service at 260m above sea level!

Note: Dietary restrictions and allergies must be notified in advance.

Times: 11h30 - 13h15 OR 13h15 - 15h30 (Kitchen closes at 15h00)

The 3-course menu is as below:

Please note that the starting site for the day's itinerary depends on your place of accommodation, and the driver will brief you accordingly on the day of the trip.

Due to road diversions, you are advised to plan your time wisely at all the sites. Should you wish to extend your visit to one site, you may have to shorten your time at other sites or skip some of them. Please note that no refunds will be given for sites omitted.

If you wish to include lunch at Le Chamarel Restaurant as part of your experience, you must select Option 1 or Option 2, as Option 3 does not include a visit to Chamarel.

From 29 Oct 2024, the first bridge (just after the main entrance ticketing area) at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth will undergo remedial works over approx. 5 weeks. Access will remain open, with minimal disruption expected.

Casela Nature Parks

• Children under 12 years must remain under adult supervision at all times.
• Closed shoes are required for activities.
• Please note that giraffe viewing is available between 10.30 - 15.30 (except Mondays and Thursdays).
• Only light snacks and drinks are allowed inside the park. If you plan to purchase food onsite, please communicate any special dietary requests or allergies at least 5 days before your activity date.
• The 4D cinema is not available until further notice.
• Please do not scream, shout, kick, slap or jump up and down while in close proximity to the animals; it may scare the animals and cause an accident.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants should ensure that they understand either English, French or Mauritian Creole, which are the languages used to explain the safety procedures of the activities. Unless clients (who do not understand any of the mentioned languages) provide a translator, they cannot take part in any of the activities that include a safety talk for safety reasons.

Safari Bus is a complimentary activity offered with the entrance ticket, subject to availability and if missed, there will no refund/rescheduling.

Transportation:

The Transportation prices are Per Vehicle (and not per person). You can choose the vehicle type according to the number of passengers in your group.

Entry Tickets Packages (includes entry tickets to all the sites as part of this tour):

NOTE: This tour is under time limitation as per the times mentioned on this page / booking voucher, in case of additional hours beyond the agreed tour times, there will be an additional fee of 15 Euro (Rs 750) payable directly to the driver on the day of your tour.

The prices of the entry tickets packages are special discounted prices.

Total Tour Price Per Person for Private Transportation and Entry Tickets to all the sites: