Safaris in Mauritius are a popular activity for people of all ages, and everyone can enjoy them. Being able to observe the great predators of the jungle, such as lions and tigers in their natural habitat, with no cages or barriers obstructing your view, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that only a few people will ever have. When you combine that with the ability to interact with the big cats, including taking them for a stroll and touching and feeling them, you have yourself an adventure of a lifetime. As these activities are only available in a few locations worldwide, make sure that your trip to Mauritius includes time on one of these safaris.
Casela World of Adventures
Casela World of Adventures is without a doubt the gold standard when it comes to wildlife safaris in Mauritius. Established in 1979 and covers a vast 250 hectares of land, with over a million visitors each year. The Rempart mountain, nestled among the sugarcane fields on Mauritius’ west coast, provides a picturesque backdrop for this park. There is an extensive choice of activities available at this park for people of all ages to enjoy, including African safaris and ziplining, as well as go-karting, quad riding, and Segway excursions. Casela Park is famous worldwide for the unique opportunity for visitors to engage with the animals that the park provides them with. There are a variety of creatures to see and engage with at the park. Visitors may see and get up and personal with lions and tigers as well as caracals and servals. They can also see camels, giraffes, and rhinoceros, as well as horses, tortoises, and deer. You can combine a visit to Casela with a tour of southwest Mauritius.
La Vanille Nature Park
Although not a safari, this one is dedicated to all of you reptile enthusiasts out there. Awe-inspiring crocodiles and tortoises can be found in the Crocodile and Giant Tortoises Park, located within the La Vanille Nature Park in southern Mauritius. Visit the snakes while enjoying a pleasant stroll through the thick foliage, including banana trees, palm trees, and bamboo shoots that line the trail and provide great shady resting sites for the reptiles. More than 1000 endangered giant Aldabra tortoises walk freely in these forests, and you may interact with them by petting and playing with them. You also have the option to feed the baby tortoises and take photographs with them to capture these precious memories for all time. The sight of the slow-moving critters, with their retractable heads and limbs, as well as their hard bone shells, would excite young children.
Salazie Lodge Deer Safari
Mauritius’ name conjures visions of shimmering beaches and underwater snorkeling trips, but the country’s inland region is home to numerous lesser-known gems worth exploring. The Salazie Lodge, located in the La Nicolière district of Mauritius, is one of these establishments. The hiking trail in this area is isolated, tranquil, and abundantly vegetated with lush, green foliage. The walkway is surrounded by exotic palm, eucalyptus, and pine trees, which give it a quiet and blissful atmosphere. These forests are home to many deer, wild bats, and pigs, all of which can be spotted while ascending the trail in one of the trail’s specific adapted Land Rover vehicles. The diversity of species in the woods will be visible to keen watchers, whether eating leaves or sleeping peacefully under the shade of towering, dark trees. During your safari in the 4X4 vehicles, you will be accompanied by knowledgeable guides who will educate you on the animals and their history, as well as their habitat and protection. Following the trail for a little more, you’ll come to the most spectacular vantage point on the island.
So there you have it. There’s a lot more to Mauritius than just its famed beaches, as you’ll discover. Undoubtedly, these one-of-a-kind opportunities to connect with the fauna will be the most memorable aspects of your trip.