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
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Adapté aux familles, aux sportifs et randonneurs.
Tortues en liberté, point de vue à coupe le souffle, et surtout des guides passionnés.
Vous en apprendrez plus sur la forêt primaire, les espèces , les oiseaux grâce à un guide passionné (guide gratuit) qui vous accompagne sur la passerelle, grosse pensée pour Damien, très bon guide passionné par ce qu'il fait, un très bon porte parole du projet Ebony et quel parcours Bravo Damien.
Votre billet sert en plus à la reforestation, bref et en plus vous réalisez une bonne action, et un petit musée climatisé et toilettes présentes en bas et même au point de vue accompagné d'un snack.
Only the longer hike tours and you needed proper hiking boots for those. Or so they said.
I also getting the impression Mauritius likes getting it's own value for money i.e. if they can make more money from a larger group they find a way, but smaller (pair) they will not. Also 2 groups came after us with trainers on...we didn't stay to see if they were also turned away or stayed for a tour
Shame, as like the eco ideas and issues it covers.