EBONY FOREST RESERVE CHAMAREL
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Conservation, awareness and protection area sheltering one of the last endemic forests of Mauritius
A must-see, this conservation, awareness and protection area is home to one of the last endemic forests in Mauritius, remarkable for its ebony trees. Discover this fascinating ecosystem on an easy 25-minute guided walk, which also includes a small museum and a tree nursery. With a little more time, you can reach a 300-meter-long observation deck for a guided forest immersion, followed or not by one or more marked treks enabling you, if you're lucky, to observe endemic birds (Pink Pigeon, Grosse Cateau verte...) and giant tortoises. Those who don't want to walk too much can opt for the 2-hour guided jeep safari, which takes you from one point of interest to another, and in particular to Sublime Point : an observation platform with a café, offering a literally sublime panoramic view of the whole of West Mauritius, the mountain ranges and the surrounding countryside. A magical moment of contemplation while sipping a fresh juice and nibbling a few snacks.
From here, you can take a 45-minute round-trip hike (maximum) to the summit of Piton Canot and its 360-degree view.
The estate also offers a number of exclusive activities on reservation, such as birdwatching walks, private tours, sunset with drinks and snacks, and more.
Each of these tours and activities contributes to funding the various conservation projects run by Ebony Forest.
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7d/7, 9h-17h/17h30. 240 Rs per adult for a 30-minute guided Green Loop tour + choice of à la carte activities - trekking, safari.
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Members' reviews on EBONY FOREST RESERVE CHAMAREL
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Les passerelles dans la canopée étaient super, des panneaux explicatifs abondaient pour découvrir soi même la flore.
Un panorama époustouflant attend les randonneurs avec possibilité de se rafraîchir.
Le musée est très intéressant et bien conçu, les enfants ont bien aimé, nous avons préféré le visiter en fin de randonnée.
A noter qu'on peut aller à Ebony sans payer la redevance pour Chamarel, il faut juste le préciser au check point à l'entrée du domaine.
Nous avons visité sur deux jours Chamarel puis Ebony, prévoir de faire la randonnée le matin pour bien apprécier les panoramas.