The 11 Best Nature Park Days in Mauritius

1.Bel Ombre Nature Reserve Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

You’ll spend two hours driving quad bikes through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, with guides speaking English or French. Expect forest trails, muddy puddles, mountain and coastal views, possible sightings of monkeys, deer, pink pigeons, and wild boars, plus a waterfall swim when conditions allow. A museum ticket for one person is included.

“Great tour with a competent guide, had so much fun and really nice views during the drive.”

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2.Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4×4 Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Join a small group of up to 10 for a two-hour 4x4 tour through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve. Your English or French-speaking guide points out native birds, plants, deer, bats, waterfalls, and old traces of settlement. Expect big views, a bumpy ride, and little time outside the vehicle.

“It was absolutely amazing, 2 hours spent in very nice nature, bumpy ride, short walk to waterfall and chance to see deers, birds and bats. All explained by great guide Mr. Zino. Thank you for authentic experience!”

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3.Black River Gorges National Park 3-Hour Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Spend three hours hiking through Black River Gorges National Park with a small group of up to 10 people. Your English or French-speaking guide points out ebony trees, macaques, giant bats, and native plants before ending with a cool swim in the river. Guides such as Rowin, Jeremy, Henri, and Eliza are praised for patience and local insight.

“La nostra guida di oggi si chiama Jeremy ed è stato molto attento alle necessità del gruppo, seguendo il ritmo del più lento. Durante il percorso, la guida si soffermava su diverse curiosità che hanno arricchito l'esperienza. Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di avvistare delle scimmie, che hanno attraversato il nostro sentiero. Indubbiamente da inserire tra le attività della permanenza a Mauritius.”

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4.2 Hours Guided Quad Bike Tour in Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews Top rated

You’ll spend two hours riding a guided quad through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, from sugar cane tracks and old mill ruins to rivers, wildlife and Hirondelles Waterfall. Guides including Aniket, Akash and Jerome are known for clear safety advice and local nature notes. A swim is optional, and helmets and the quad are included.

“Exciting experience with amazing views. Great fun for whole family, kids on the buggs were so happy! For adults best ride! Thanks to Aniket for this time:)”

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5.2 Hours Buggy Ride – Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews

Meet your guide at Bel Ombre Nature Reserve for a two-hour buggy ride through the valley and forest trails. The small group, capped at eight people, keeps the outing easy to follow. Your route includes Frederica waterfall, where you can stop and cool off. Bring a bathing suit if you want to get wet.

“Loved the 2 Hours Buggy Bel Ombre Nature Reserve trip! Perfect for those who enjoy a bit of an adventure. The guides were fantastic - super friendly and kept everyone safe while having a blast. The buggy ride itself was a ton of fun, bouncing along the nature trails. And of Read more”

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6.Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Spend up to eight hours exploring southeast Mauritius by private vehicle, with a shared ranger-led walk on Ile aux Aigrettes. See rare island wildlife, giant tortoises, Blue Bay Beach, La Vanille Nature Park, and the rugged coast at Gris Gris. Bring walking shoes, plan for lunch costs, and allow extra time if you want to swim or snorkel at Blue Bay.

“My friend and I had a great time. The guide was very good and we got to know more about the Mauritius wildlife. I was born in Mauritius and now lived abroad and never been to Ile Aux Aigrettes, well worth it😀”

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7.Casela nature parks & flic en flac beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 42 reviews · 8 hours

Spend up to six hours at Casela Nature Park, where you can see African animals, birds, and optional activities such as ziplining and safari experiences. Your private driver collects you from a hotel, apartment, or villa, then takes you to Flic en Flac Beach if time allows. Entrance fees and lunch are extra.

“There should be more information about how to organize the time.”

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8.Casela Nature Parks Entrance Ticket with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $255

Spend up to seven hours at Casela Nature Parks on Mauritius’s west coast, with private hotel transfers, park entry, an African Safari Truck Tour, Tulawaka Gold Coaster, aviary walk, and wildlife viewing. English or French-speaking drivers handle the ride. Extra rides, food, and drinks cost more.

“This activity feels like a tourist trap. The entrance ticket for the nature park (which is essentially a zoo) is only around 30 EUR, so the tour price is extremely overpriced. We completed the whole park in about 2.5 hours, including a 1-hour slow open-truck safari where you see some freely walking zebras, impalas and a few giraffes from a distance. If you still want to visit, I strongly recommend going on your own instead of booking this tour. The staff at the park are extremely friendly and helpful, and it’s very easy to manage everything yourself. For two people, we could have done the same experience for around 100–150…”

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9.Full-Day Swimming with Dolphins and Casela Nature Park Tour in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $101

Start with hotel pickup and a speedboat ride from La Preneuse Beach to look for dolphins in the open sea, with snorkel gear provided. You then get about three hours at Casela World of Adventures, where park admission and activities cost extra. The group is limited to 14 people.

“Leider ist nicht auf den ersten Blick ersichtlich, dass die Abholzeit nicht 08.00 Uhr ist sondern 2 Std früher, was sich mit 3 Kindern etwas schwierig gestaltet und erst am Vorabend um 20 Uhr bekannt gegeben wird. Mach regem Austausch per Read more”

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10.Crocodile Nature Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $27Best value

Start at 9:30 am at La Vanille Nature Park for crocodiles, giant tortoises, monkeys, and the 23,000-species insectarium. A private driver-guide then takes you through southern Mauritius, with stops linked to Gris Gris, Le Morne, Maconde, and Chamarel. Lunch is not included, and transfers depend on your booking.

“Fab trip! Would highly recommend. Great way to see the south of the island. The driver was great. Friendly and informative.”

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11.Animal & Nature Parks, Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $186

Spend eight hours exploring southern Mauritius with a private guide, visiting waterfalls, La Vanille Nature Park, giant tortoises, crocodiles, and 23 Coloured Earth. Hotel pickup, drinks, lunch, entrance tickets, and transport are included. English and French guiding is available, with space for up to four people.

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