5 Wildlife Safaris in Mauritius to Build a Day Around

1.Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4×4 Safari Adventure

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

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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2.Guided Trip to the Southwest with Safari Tour

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

Spend eight hours touring southwest Mauritius in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, mountain viewpoints, a three-course Chamarel lunch, and Casela’s truck safari, bird aviary, big-cat area, and 800-meter Tulawaka Gold Coaster. English, French, and Hindi service is available.

“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

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned car with a guide such as Hans, Lux, or Scott, stopping at Le Morne, Casela Nature Parks, Trou aux Cerfs, Flic en Flac, and Cascavelle Mall for pizza. Safari and Tulawaka coaster entry are included.

“There was some issue with the tour guide but I have to say that the agency was kind enough to fix it on time . I would have rated it 4 but because of that issue I had to be fair”

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4.Whale Watching and Private Ocean Safari Experience in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Join oceanographer Vassen and skipper Paul from Black River Bay for a private three-hour safari toward Le Morne and Albion. Look for whales and dolphins, learn about Indian Ocean wildlife, then snorkel near Le Morne. The boat carries up to six and includes a bathroom, lockers, breakfast, snacks, and gear.

“We have done several trips with Vassen over the years and this again did not disappoint. As an oceanographer, he is incredibly knowledgeable and so thoughtful about Mauritius and the challenges faced by marine ecosystems.”

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5.Mauritius 4×4 safari adventure with pick up

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

You ride with a French- or English-speaking driver-guide through Mauritius’ 1,300-hectare Bel Ombre Nature Reserve. Expect a six-seat 4x4, mountain and south-coast views, native plants and wildlife, and a stop at L’Exemple Waterfall, with time for a rock-pool dip.

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