Walking with Lions Adventure in Mauritius!
Experience a one-on-one adventure with the Lions in Mauritius' unique lion’s park.
Feel the adrenaline rush the sense of excitement and know how it is to be so close to these amazing creatures. It is a unique once in a life time experience!
The walking with lions is an adventurous activity proposed to those who wish to experience the wild side. Don't miss this unique opportunity which will be the highlight of your holiday in Mauritius! This activity takes place on the banks of Riviere du Rempart in a separate area of the Safari park.
On your arrival to the park, you will be guided a special safari bus which will take you to the lions reserve where you could see the lions as well as tigers and cheetahs.
At the lions reserve, the safari team will welcome you and consecutively will brief you with a short introductory chat on the lions and on the safety measures which should be taken during the adventure and the time you will spend with the lions.
Then after, you will be introduced to the lions and their handlers to start your 1 hour walking with lions excursion.
Under the coolness of the trees you can take pleasure in viewing the lions from very close, see them playing and hopping on the rocks of the river banks and scaling the trees. The lions roam freely amongst you offering a unique opportunity of being in close contact with them.
With the supervision and guidance of the lions’ handlers, you can get even closer, and experience from firsthand how it is to walk alongside the lions, lead them the way and even pet them.
You will get to see how the lions interact between them, climb trees and even how they feed.
After the walk, refreshments are offered followed by explanations about the reproduction and conservation program of the lions.
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Visit of the Mauritius Safari and Bird Park
Important: The Walking with Lions is done at the lions park situated at the Mauritius Safari and Bird Park. In order to access the lions park, you have to enter the Mauritius Safari and Bird Park. Accordingly, we offer you to purchase together with the Walking with Lions Adventure, also the entry tickets to the park.
About the Safari and Bird Park: The Mauritius Safari and Bird Park is a real animal's sanctuary. It is located besides the Rempart Mountain on the South-West of Mauritius offering magnificent views of the countryside rolling down the west coast of Mauritius.
The visit to the park includes: visit to the Bird Park, visit to the Petting Farm, and access to the many facilities of the park such as the children corner and the restaurant.
The Bird Park is home to 150 species of birds from 5 different continents, including the lovely long necked Pink Pigeons which until recently were threatened with extinction. The Pink Pigeons can be seen alongside hundreds of other exotic species from Asia, Australia, Africa and America.
Additional activities offered at the Park:
Comments:
- The lions park is open every day except on the 25th December and 1st January
- The walking with lions encounters is offered only for adults (15 years old or above)
- In order to take part in this activity you must be above 150cm (1.50m = 4.9 feet)
- Duration of the entire visit to the park: 3-5 hours
- Duration of the walking with lions: about 1 hour
- This activity is offered on these times: 9.00am, 10.30am, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
Prices:
- Walking with Lions: 69 Euro / person
- Visit of the Mauritius Safari and Bird Park: 9 Euro / person
