SENTIER SOUS-MARIN

Created by Reef Conservation, an association for the protection of marine ecosystems, this nautical trail, the only one of its kind in Mauritius, was built in the heart of the Voluntary Conservation Zone of Anse la Raie. Chosen by and for the community (fishermen, inhabitants, tourist operators, NGOs...), it consists in closing a part of the lagoon to fishing in order to limit the degradation of the coral reef and to fight against the decrease of the marine biodiversity. In exchange, local fishermen are authorized, after having followed a specific training and for a small contribution for the journey, to take travelers to the site of the protected area. This is located 10 minutes by boat from the coast, in a very quiet area inside the lagoon. There, a signposted path enamelled with didactic panels has been set up under water. Equipped with a snorkel mask, you can walk the 250 meters of this interesting and curious circuit, which lasts no more than 20 minutes. Ideal to sensitize children to the importance of nature protection, this original excursion is also a way to get involved in local life, to meet fishermen and to participate in the preservation of the Mauritian lagoon.

If you are lucky enough to stay at the Lagoon Attitude, one of the very first hotels in Mauritius to have committed to responsible and sustainable tourism through its Positive Impact charter, you can extend the dive with a visit to the Marine Discovery Center, an educational center dedicated to the protection of the lagoon.