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La Vanille Nature Park

La Vanille Nature Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Mauritius: Vanilla Park and Wild Beaches Tour

1. Mauritius: Vanilla Park and Wild Beaches Tour

After being collected from your accommodation, you will make your way to your tour destination. Once there, stroll through a lush green setting where palm trees and giant bamboo provide shade to the hundreds of Nile crocodiles that are raised in the park. Take a walk on the wild side among a huge herd of giant Aldabra tortoises which live in semi-liberty. You can even meet Domino, the centenarian who tips the scale at 275 kilograms. A souvenir photo is a must in this site, where hundreds of the giants are raised. Moving on, discover an exuberant fauna consisting of iguanas, monkeys, lemurs, deer, wild boar, mongoose, Japanese carp, Mauritian bats, Radiata tortoises, fresh-water turtles, geckos, eels, chameleons, and more. Located on the south coast of Mauritius, Baie Du Cap is a small, quaint village. The region is well known for its natural beauty and its wild, rugged coastlines. With the picturesque land and seascapes encompassing the red-colored earth, the deep green forest, the lines of palm trees, and the sparkling blue sea by the side, you will have an incredible journey to the viewpoint, Maconde. It is set on a curved portion of the coastal road, on the peak of a small rocky cliff where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.

Mauritius: Boat Tour to Ile aux Aigrettes & La Vanille Park

2. Mauritius: Boat Tour to Ile aux Aigrettes & La Vanille Park

**Please note that this tour is Private except for the Ile aux Aigrettes portion** Climb aboard a small boat at Pointe Jérome and cross to the coral island of Ile aux Aigrettes. Marvel at the flora and fauna once considered on the verge of extinction on a 1.5 to 2-hour hike with the rangers. Look for wildlife, such as giant tortoise and ornate day gecko. After visiting Ile aux Aigrettes, spend time at Blue Bay Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Next, explore the La Vanille Nature reserve, and see a variety of species of birds, tortoises, and insectarium and much more. End the day by watching the waves crash on the rugged South coast, and explore the rock formations at Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure.

Mauritius: Crocodile Park and Tea Factory Tour with Tasting

3. Mauritius: Crocodile Park and Tea Factory Tour with Tasting

Bois Chéri is the first tea plantation in Mauritius and dates back to 1892. A guide will lead you through the factory and the tea plantation, offering you to discover the history, stories and tales of the Bois Chéri and the importance of tea productions in Mauritius. After the guided tour of the tea factory, you will visit the tea production museum learning more about the history of tea in Mauritius. A guide will lead you through the factory and the tea plantation, offering you to discover the history, stories and tales of the Bois Chéri and the importance of tea productions in Mauritius. After the guided tour of the tea factory, you will visit the tea production museum learning more about the history of tea in Mauritius. The Bois Chéri offers a great panoramic view of the south of the island. Nowadays Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas and herbal teas. You may taste them during your visit. La Vanille Nature Park previously known as La Vanille Crocodile Park was created in 1985, and its name honors the old vine cultivated in the valley where the reserve of 5 hectares is located. Mauritian hospitality, conservation of nature, and welfare of the animals are privileged in this magical setting, where our guides will take you on an unforgettable visit of the reserve.

Mauritius: Bois Cheri, Saint Aubin & La Vanille Nature Park

4. Mauritius: Bois Cheri, Saint Aubin & La Vanille Nature Park

See the Giant Tortoises of Mauritius and come up-close-and-personal with Nile Crocodiles on a scenic full-day tour of the island’s rugged South Coast. Following a pick up from your hotel, visit the Bois Cheri Tea Factory. The tea route starts in Curepipe at the Colonial Domaine des Aubineaux, built in 1872. Continue to the tea plantations of Bois Cheri. Visit the factory and the museum and enjoy a tea tasting. In the South, visit La Vanille Nature Reserve, also known as the Crocodile Park, and the Colonial estate of Saint Aubin, which contains vanilla and anthurium plantations, an old sugar factory, and the rum distillery, including a tasting followed by lunch. Home to a diverse and large variety of regional flora and fauna, La Vanille is also a breeding center for Giant Tortoises and Nile Crocodiles, which can be seen in abundance. Learn about the different life cycles of the reptiles and watch crocodile feeding time.  Then, go to the former sugar plantation at Saint Aubin and learn more about the island’s traditional crop at the Sugar Factory. While the plantation no longer produces sugar, the grounds include a large tropical garden, rum distillery, small farm, and the magnificent colonial mansion from the 19th century. Taste some of the rum produced in the distillery and sample the fruits of the farm during a traditional Mauritian lunch. Continue to Gris Gris for stunning views of the Indian Ocean and the rugged basalt cliffs of the south coast.

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What people are saying about La Vanille Nature Park

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 66 reviews

It was a fantastic private excursion that starts with the La Vanilla Nature park where you have 2 hours to look at the park, which is completely sufficient in terms of time, there are many animal species to discover, including a lot of giant tortoises that are free walking around where the oldest turtle is over 100 years old, just great to look at. Then we went on to the fantastic beaches of Mauritius, you have to say that we went to the excursion with high expectations, but our guide Sameer far exceeded them, we went to beaches where no human soul was with fantastic beaches, where my wife, even me, nearly cried. We went to a cave that you as a normal tourist almost never see. We are infinitely grateful to our guide Sameer for these dreamlike moments, which he also captured photographically at the same time.

A very enjoyable day visiting La Vanille Crocodile Park and the beaches in the south of the island. Our driver Sameer was very friendly and showed us beautiful spots that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Highly recommended!

We had an amazing tour with Sameer today. He took us to beautiful, empty beaches. After that we went to the La Vanille Nature Park where we had time to discover the park on our own. We highly recommend that tour!

Mahen was a great guide and made everything possible for us. Great tips. It was a wonderful day! Thanks very much!