6 National Park Tours in Mauritius Worth Booking

1.Bel Ombre Nature Reserve Quad Bike Tour

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

You’ll ride a quad through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve for two hours with an English or French-speaking guide, following muddy forest trails toward a waterfall. Guides such as Aniket keep the pace friendly for first-time riders. The $150 price covers two people and includes one World of Seashells Museum ticket.

“Great overall couple quad activity, beautiful nature and friendly guides. Definitely a memorable experience while on an island”

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2.Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4×4 Safari Adventure

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

Spend two hours in a small-group 4x4 safari across Bel Ombre Nature Reserve. Your English or French-speaking guide points out rare birds, native plants, deer, bats, waterfalls, mountain views, and traces of settlement. Expect a bumpy ride, very few stops, and a close look at southern Mauritius.

“The tour guide was very nice and a professional driver. He explained everything and answered all the questions:). The tour was nice and simple.”

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3.Black River Gorges National Park 3-Hour Hike

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

Walk through primary forest in Black River Gorges National Park with an English or French-speaking guide. Look for macaques, giant bats, and ebony trees, pause at mountain and sea viewpoints, then cool off with a river swim. Guides such as Rowin, Jeremy, Henri, and Eliza have led recent outings.

“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

Drive a quad through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve with guides such as Aniket, Akash, or Jerome. Expect forest tracks, sugar cane fields, wildlife, old sugar mill ruins, mountain-to-lagoon views, and a stop at Hirondelles Waterfall where you can swim. The two-hour route suits families and first-time riders.

“Great experience, so much fun! Our guide Aniket was very helpful and funny and could answer any questions while we were on the tour”

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5.2 Hours Buggy Ride – Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews

Spend about two hours driving a buggy through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve with a guide leading the way. You’ll follow routes through the valley, stop at Frederica waterfall, and may get soaked beneath the falling water. Bring a bathing suit, expect a moderate physical workout, and return to the starting point.

“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 hike on Ile aux Aigrettes. See giant tortoises and rare plants, stop at Blue Bay, visit La Vanille Nature Park, and finish at Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure.

“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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