Endemic Mauritius Nature Tour
Location | South West |
Location | South East |
Operating Days | All Days |
Duration | 9 hrs |
Activity Time | 08:30 - 17:30 |
Transportation | Included in price |
Comment | On Sunday Ile aux Aigrettes closes at 12:00 |
Endemic Mauritius Nature Tour - Overview
This is a full day activity for nature lovers who love learning new things.
Experience the breathtaking scenery, rugged mountains, and beautiful fauna and flora of Mauritius. Discover the marvels of nature and how they are being preserved.
From Ile aux Aigrettes to Ebony Forest, you will discover a large variety of endemic plants and animal species whilst learning more about the history of the island. A day out reconnecting with nature while learning about the tropical ecosystem and how it can sustain itself with some help from us is what awaits you. This tour is the ideal day for anyone who would love to spend time surrounded by the marvels of mother nature.
As part of this tour, you will enjoy:
- A day out (9 hours) to discover the endemic nature of Mauritius
- Visit to the natural reserves of Mauritius
- Discover native plants and animal species endemic to Mauritius
- Boat trip and tour of the islet reserve, Ile Aux Aigrettes
- Explore the best preserved forest of the island
- Pick up and drop off in a Private Car with driver
Endemic Mauritius Nature Tour - Inclusions:
- Full day tour of sites with endemic species
- Boat ride in the lagoon to & from Ile Aux Aigrettes
- Visit to the Ile aux Aigrettes island
- Visit to the Ebony Forest plus a 4x4 jeep trip through the forest
- Transportation to all the sites
- Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
Transport is included in this package and includes pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:
All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages).
All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers.
Your Hotel / Place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
Duration: | The duration of the Endemic Mauritius tour is 9 hours |
Operational Days: | Everyday |
Departure time: | 08:30 from your hotel / place of accommodation |
Return time: | 17:30 back to your hotel / place of accommodation |
Visit to Ile aux Aigrettes | |
Tour Times | Monday - Saturday: 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 |
Sunday: 09:30, 10:00 | |
Duration: | Visit of Ile aux Aigrettes - 1 hour 30 mins |
Transfer to and from Ile aux Aigrettes - 10 mins per trip |
Take a Drive at Ebony Forest | |
Activity Time: | 09:30 - 15:30 |
Total Duration: | 2 hours |
Jeep Tour Time: | 13:30 |
- Pick up at 08:30 from place of accommodation
- Road trip and sightseeing from vehicle on the way to Ile aux Aigrettes
- Departure by boat from the shore to head to Ile aux Aigrettes
- Arrival and introduction to Ebony Forest + Museum Visit
- Jeep Trip through Ebony Forest - Hop on hop off at points of interest
- Drop off at 17:30 at your place of accommodation
Endemic Mauritius Nature Tour - About the Sites
Ile aux Aigrettes
Ile aux Aigrettes, an island turned into a nature reserve in 1965. It invites all nature lovers to discover what the ecosystem was like before the arrival of man. This green haven is filled with unique endemic species waiting to be discovered. While exploring the island, you will come across native species such as the pink pigeon, the Mauritius Fody, the Mauritius Olive white-eye, the beautifully coloured day gecko, the Telfair’s Skink and Aldabra giant tortoises. If you are lucky, you might even spot Big Daddy, a 100-year old tortoise who fathered most of the young tortoises on the island.
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF), a local NGO, dedicated to the conservation of rare species, has put tremendous efforts in this 26-hectare coral island, to restore the place to its original state by replanting the endemic forest and reinstating endemic species. Your guided visit of the nature reserve will allow you to learn more about the flora and fauna of the island.
Ebony Forest
Embark on a nature lovers’ trip at the Ebony Forest with a jeep ride. Before you hop on the jeep to begin your nature discovery in the wild, visit the museum and gain some insight on the fauna and flora of the forest and learn more about the wildlife of the island by watching a short educational film. The reserve’s museum will take you on a journey to over 8 million years ago. Discover the unique animals and plants that once lived here and the destructive impact that humans have had in the last 400 years.
You will then be cruising through the forest with stops at places of interest to take pictures and walk around to look for endemic birds and plants.
While making your way through the forest, you will get to admire the native fauna of Mauritius, such as fruit bats, swiftlets and tropicbirds soaring high along the mountains’ ridgeline. The two mid-canopy walkways through the Ebony Forest will give you the surreal sensation of floating through one of the best-preserved forests on the island. If you are a keen bird watcher, you will be able to spot the endemic birds that the Ebony Forest hosts, such as the Mauritius Paradise Flycatcher, Mauritian Black Bulbul and grey-white eyes.
The Flycatcher raised walkway leads to the Sublime Point for an incredible view of the scenery. The Sublime Point offers a breathtaking view of Le Morne Brabant and the surrounding bays where you can also see a lot of tropical birds, including the white-tailed tropicbird.
Visit the native plant nursery, situated at the Visitor Centre, which is the only nursery in Mauritius dedicated to propagating only native and endemic species. It specialises in growing species from coastal to upland areas, including rare and threatened species.
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.
Private Daily Tour in a family Car (for up to 4 people) | 95 Euro |
Private Daily Tour in a 6 Seater vehicle (for up to 6 people) | 105 Euro |
Private Daily Tour in a Minivan (up to 12 people) | 145 Euro |
Private Daily Tour in a Minibus (up to 22 people) | 195 Euro |
Endemic Mauritius Nature Tour Prices:
Price per Adult | 50 Euro |
Price per Child (5-17) | 31 Euro |
Total Tour Price Per Person including Private Transportation and Entry Tickets to all the sights:
No. of Participants | Total Price | Price per Person |
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2 Adults | 195 Euro | 98 Euro |
2 Adults + 2 Children | 257 Euro | 64 Euro |
4 Adults | 295 Euro | 74 Euro |
6 Adults | 405 Euro | 68 Euro |
12 Adults | 745 Euro | 62 Euro |
22 Adults | 1295 Euro | 59 Euro |
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.
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.
Rules and Regulations - Ebony Forest