5 Off-Road Safaris in Mauritius Worth Booking

1.Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4×4 Safari Adventure

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

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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2.Guided Trip to the Southwest with Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Spend eight hours touring southwest Mauritius with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. See crater lakes, waterfalls, rainforest views, Chamarel, and Maconde, then visit Casela for a truck safari, bird aviary, big cats, and the 800-meter Tulawaka Gold Coaster. Yash is one named guide associated with the experience.

“il Casela avrebbe bisogno di più di 2 ore x essere visitato. il posto dove abbiamo mangiato è scadente. i posti andrebbero spiegati.”

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3.Wild South West Tour : SAFARI & TULAWAKA CASELA PARK & LE MORNE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $168Top rated

Spend a private day exploring southwest Mauritius by air-conditioned car, with stops at Le Morne, Flic en Flac, Trou aux Cerfs, and scenic villages. Your package includes Casela entry, a safari jeep ride, the Tulawaka roller coaster, pizza at Cascavelle, and an outside guide such as Hans, Lux, or Scott.

“Hans was a great tour guide. He had great answers for all of my questions. I would definitely request him for my next excursion in Mauritius.”

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4.Whale Watching and Private Ocean Safari Experience in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Leave Black River Bay at 7:00 a.m. with oceanographer Vassen and skipper Paul for a private three-hour safari toward Le Morne and Albion. Watch whales from a stable 28-foot speedboat, learn about Mauritius marine life, then visit a dolphin area for snorkeling and swimming. Breakfast, snacks, water, gear, binoculars, and English or French guiding are included.

“My family of six had a fantastic day out with Vassen. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was a very, interesting and friendly host. We learnt so much about sperm whales, dolphins and sea turtles and he even told us about the elusive Read more”

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5.Mauritius 4×4 safari adventure with pick up

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $215

You’ll ride with a professional French or English-speaking driver-guide through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve in a six-seat 4x4. Expect forest views, native plants, coastal lookouts, and a stop at L’Exemple Waterfall, where you can swim in the natural rock pool. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

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