Walking With Lions

Walking with Lions in Mauritius - Inclusions:

• 60-min Walk with Lion Activity
• Walk alongside Lions and interact with them directly
• Accompanied by experienced guides under close supervision in safe environment
• Learn more about the Lions from the Keeper
• Visit of the No. 1 Attractions Park in Mauritius - Casela Nature Parks

Important: The Walk with Lions activity is done at the Predator Kingdom which is part of Casela Nature Parks. The price for the Walk with Lions does not include the Entrance ticket. Accordingly, we offer you to purchase the Walk with Lion together with the entry tickets to the park.

Entrance ticket to Casela Nature Parks

• Safari to see zebras, ostriches, white rhinoceros, impalas, antelopes, kudus, wildebeest
• Visit Birds Paradise Park - Walk thru the aviary
• Animal viewing - Giraffe, camel, llama viewing
• Petting farm and Tortoise pen
• Access to Pangia Kid’s Park
• Visit Predator Kingdom (Big Cats Kingdom)
• 1 Ride at the Tulawaka Coaster

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

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Walking With Lions at Casela Nature Parks

As part of Casela Nature Parks, the Predator Kingdom, found in Yemen Nature Reserve, welcomes people to experience a thrilling moment with the Big Cat - the Lion. You will learn about, watch and walk with these incredible creatures, a lifetime experience indeed. For the brave hearts out there, this package is for you, to walk alongside your equals in bravery. So get ready for an epic moment of your life.

Let the Safari Begin - On your arrival to the park, you will be guided to 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.

Time for the Feline Encounter - Once the keeper and Rangers are done with the brief, it is time for you to meet your majestic host in its natural enclosure. You will feel like walking in the African desert, sun shining bright over your head and a building excitement about seeing the lions up close. For one hour, you will be walking around the park next to this majestic animal, a surreal moment that could well be a movie scene from Narnia. You will get to pet your lion as well.

A walk to remember - While walking with your lion, you will get to discover the amazing place where those creatures live. See them walk around, laze on the grass, enjoying a nap, play with each other, hopping on the rocks on the river banks and scaling the trees. Your rangers and keepers will also elaborate on the reproduction and conservation program for your newly made fur-buddies.

Visit of the Casela Nature Parks

About the Casela Nature Parks: Located beside the Rempart Mountain on the South-West of Mauritius, the Mauritius Casela Nature Parks stays true to being a real nature and adventure park. Along with plenty of activities and attractions for all ages, that park also offers magnificent views of the countryside, rolling down the west coast of Mauritius.

Entrance ticket includes:

• African Safari: Get a taste of Africa in Mauritius with a unique chance to encounter antelopes, white rhinos, zebras and ostriches. Immerse yourself in the wild in the company of Kudus, Impalas, Oryx, Nyalas, and Waterbucks, just to name a few. The African reserve is of extraordinary scenic beauty with the iconic Rempart Mountain serving as a backdrop.
• Visit Birds Paradise Park - Walk thru the aviary - Get ready to be fascinated when visiting the Bird Paradise. Walk through the bird aviary to discover various colorful bird species from all around the world.
• Animal viewing - Giraffe, camel, llama viewing - Among the many animals in the park, you will get to see giraffes for a unique viewing experience. Meet the camels and llamas, considered as one of the friendliest and most loving animals you will ever meet. Spend some time getting to know these amazing creatures.
• Petting farm and Tortoise pen - Be sure to stop by the Petting farm and Tortoise pen, the ideal setting for people of all ages, especially children to interact with farm animals as well as tortoises.
• Access to Pangia Kid’s Park - The new Pangia Kid’s Park boasts a children’s playground that will offer fun to the young ones! Make sure to bring along the little ones to let them have their fair share of fun!
• Visit Predator Kingdom (Big Cats Kingdom) - For Big Cat lovers, this is a dream come true! Visit the Predator Kingdom to enjoy a close view of the big cats such as the roaring lions, the magnificent caracals and the majestic tigers.
• One Ride on the Tulawaka Gold Coaster - The perfect ride for thrill seekers, a unique summer luge running on a 760m track including a cable lift hill, vertiginous descents and bends while offering thrill-seekers an exciting ride with a breathtaking view of the west coast of Mauritius!

Additional Info about Casela Nature Parks

The park includes several thematic worlds, as well as a hub for discovery and learning.

• African Safari: Get a taste of Africa in Mauritius with a unique chance to encounter antelopes, white rhinos, zebras and ostriches. Immerse yourself in the wild in the company of Kudus, Impalas, Oryx, Nyalas, and Waterbucks, just to name a few. The African reserve is of extraordinary scenic beauty with the iconic Rempart Mountain serving as a backdrop. Casela Nature Parks offers several fun ways to get closer to animals of the African Safari including the zebra bus.
• Predator Kingdom: At the Predator Kingdom, Safari adventures brings you the best of the Big Cats experiences in Mauritius. This is a unique opportunity for visitors to have once in a lifetime experience. Big Cats encounters include: walking with lions, interaction with cheetah, caracal and serval, and the drive-thru to see tigers and lions in their natural habitat.
• Thrill Mountain: Thrill Mountain at Casela combines all the mountain and rope activities for thrill-seekers. Jump from a 40m platform into the canyon with the Canyon Swing, zip across breath-taking scenic valleys with plenty of Ziplines, walk on our spectacular Nepalese Factor Bridge, and for the more adventurous: hiking and mountain climbing on the Via Ferrata.
• Birds & Rides: A range of rides, activities and attractions to suit all ages. The Tulawaka Gold Coaster for thrill seekers, slide on a Buoy into the air with a Toboggan Ride, awaken your senses with the 4D Cinema, and discover the most impressive bird species in Mauritius with the Aviary.
• Pangia Kids Park: Pangia Kids Park is a brand new world, full of fun, located in the heart of Casela! Come and experience family time like never before with the Monkey Swing, the Dino Ride, the Mushroom Vortex, the Carousel and so many more! The kids will also become little chefs at the Wamwam restaurant.

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

Additional activities offered at the Park

• Quad Biking
• Big Cats Interactions
• Zip Lines Excursion
• Interaction with Rhinos

Private & Exclusivity VIP Option

1-Hour Private Walk with Lions (including Shared Cheetah interaction)

For more exclusivity, we also offer you the opportunity to Walk with Lions in a private group with just your companions (up to 6 pax), the lions and the keepers - a truly once in a lifetime walk with lions adventure in Mauritius.

You will be accompanied by a personal guide; receive personalised guidance from the big cats’ keeper and benefit from various extras. Your Exclusive Walk with Lions also includes a complimentary interaction with one of the Big Cats - a Cheetah.

Included in the Private Walking with Lions package:

• Private Walk with Lions
• Shared Interaction with Cheetah

Note:

• Reservations for this activity must be made 72h in advance.
• Activity Time: 09:00
• Maximum number of participants: 6 pax

• Sunscreen 

• Suitable clothing should be worn when taking part in the activities: no long dresses.

• Sunglasses should be removed

• Suitable footwear should also be worn

Note: Activity time will be subject to the time slots available at the park. If clients miss their specific time slot booked, there will be no money refund or rescheduling. Walk with Lions should be booked at least 24 hours prior to visit.

• The walk with the lions takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Therefore, clients are advised that if booking another activity in the Casela Nature Parks either prior to or after their walk, they should allow for at least 20 minutes shuttle time from each destination.
• If a client is booking a walk and a Big Cats Interaction, then ideally they should allow for one hour 45 minutes for that activity alone.
• Food & Drink are allowed inside the Park.
• Access will not be granted without the presentation of a ticket or voucher.
• You must arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the activity, otherwise a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• Please note that giraffe viewing is available between 10.30 - 15.30 (except Mondays and Thursdays).
• Visitors shall sign a disclaimer form before taking part in this activity.
• A visitor under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian, at all times. The legal guardian shall sign the disclaimer form on behalf of the Minor.
• Proof of age is required on the day of your activity
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Foreign Language Clients: 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 and if missed, there will no refund/rescheduling.

Health & Safety Notes

• 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)
• Maximum number of participants: 12 pax/session
• All visitors must adhere strictly to any security protocols and directives of the guides, during any controlled interactions with animals, especially before touching and/or approaching any animal.
• 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.
• All participants must be physically and mentally capable to perform a particular activity.
• Participants should not have any major hearing or visual impairments. If the health and safety restrictions for your activity are not respected, "NO" refund will be considered. These rules are for your safety.
• The Big Cat keepers have the right to not let a customer participate in the activities if the restrictions are not met.
• Activities are still carried out in rain, and no refunds will be given if a client chooses to not participate. In the event of adverse weather, activities may be rescheduled for security purposes by the Management of the Park.