The Wild South Full Day Tour: La Vanille Nature Park, Gris Gris

Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius
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Operates:  Everyday except public holidays.

Duration:  Up to 8 hours from pick-up from the hotel until drop-off at the hotel

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Stop At: La Vanille Nature Park, Senneville, Riviere des Anguilles, Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius

Spread over 3.5 hectares in the south of the island, this reserve, which was created in 1985, now allows you to observe the largest colony of turtles, with 1,000 individuals, including Domino , the dean of the reserve and one of the largest turtles in the world.

The site is also home to 2,000 Nile crocodiles, the animals can be observed at different stages of their growth. During the visit, you will also have the opportunity to see monkeys, bats, deer, geckos, wild boars and carp ... to name just a few species of the reserve.

The park is widely known throughout the island for its insectarium where the work of Jacques Siedlecki is stored; a collection of 23,000 species of beetles, butterflies and other insects for a multitude of shapes and colors.

Activities available at La Vanille Nature Park Reserve
The Insectarium
The aquarium
The children's play area
Restaurant
Souvenir shop


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gris Gris Beach, South Coast, Souillac, Mauritius

Gris Gris is the beach which is located in the extreme south of the island. This little piece of beach does not have coral reef, the big waves come breaking on the shore offering an amazing views to the visitors, ideal for photoshoot. Gris Gris offers a contrast with the other beaches in the South popular for their calm sea.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Rochester Falls, Savanne River, Souillac, Mauritius

Rochester Falls is set in a rugged, wild and lush green landscape in the Savanne district of Mauritius. The cascading waters tumble from a height of 10 meters through the rocky beds of the Savanne River. The breathtaking scenery, cascading waterfalls, pools of clear water, and luxuriant greeneries surrounding the region, makes it a wonderful site to see and a relaxing experience, without forgetting a perfect location for unforgettable pictures.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Robert Edward Hart Memorial Museum, Autard Street, Souillac, Mauritius

Robert Edward Hart was a Mauritian poet born on 17 August 1891 in Port Louis and passed away on 6 November 1954 at Souillac, a lovely beach village in the south of Mauritius. The poet spent the last 13 years of his life at Le Nef (the nave), a bucolic coral-stone beach cottage, after his retirement as Curator and Librarian of the Mauritius Institute; at the ground floor of which the Mauritius Natural History Museum is located. Le Nef bungalow was erected through contributions made by the poet's friends after his first house was destroyed in a cyclone. To that effect he wrote a beautiful poem to express his gratitude for the generosity of his well-wishers. You can read about the poem at the entrance of the memorial museum.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chamarel, Chamarel

Ruben Restaurant
Offering Mauritian cuisine with inventive and alluring flavours to stimulate the palate and gratify the senses, Ruben Restaurant is elegantly situated in the South part of Mauritius. The food is made from fresh ingredients that are sourced locally and traditional menu is crafted with care to delight the guests with authentic Mauritian cuisine. Enjoy a mouth-watering dish in a Mauritian style, in an ambient atmosphere.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - La Vanille Nature Park
  • Entry/Admission - Robert Edward Hart Memorial Museum

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Lunch Menu 1 - Starter: Fisherman Salad / Main Course: Fish in Curry Sauce / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 2 - Starter: Fisherman Salad /Main Course: Fish Creole style / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 3 - Starter: Fisherman Salad /Main Course: Grilled Fish / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Lunch Menu 4 - Starter: Fisherman Salad /Main Course: Chicken in Curry Sauce / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 5 - Starter: Fisherman Salad /Main Course: Chicken Creole style / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 6 - Starter: Fisherman Salad /Main Course: Grilled Chicken / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 7 - Starter: Beignets des Iles /Main Course: Fish in Curry Sauce / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 8 - Starter: Beignets des Iles /Main Course: Fish Creole style / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 9 - Starter: Beignets des Iles /Main Course: Grilled Fish / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 10 - Starter: Beignets des Iles /Main Course: Chicken in Curry Sauce / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 11 - Starter: Beignets des Iles /Main Course: Chicken Creole Style/ Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 12 - Starter: Beignets des Iles /Main Course: Grilled Chicken / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Lunch Menu 13: Starter: Vegetarian Beignets des Iles /Main Course: Spaghetti with mushrooms OR any two other dishes from the 'à la carte' / Dessert: Ice Cream OR Caramelised Banana/Pineapple
  • Included for lunch option, during lunch: Free Mineral Water per serving
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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