Bel Ombre Nature Reserve. Four words that sound like a promise. Nestled in the heart of Bel Ombre, this protected territory of 1,300 hectares hosts unique biodiversity, to be discovered without moderation!
Adventurer or nature lover, Bel Ombre Nature Reserve is the place for you. With a varied ecosystem composed of exceptional endemic fauna and flora, it offers you a wide range of activities.
So, what means will you choose to discover it? There is something for everyone!
On a quad, buggy, or 4x4, climb aboard an all-road vehicle with your family or friends and set off on a stunning journey to the heart of the island's natural heritage. Let's go for a 2-hour ride accompanied by one of our experienced guides. All around you, a breathtaking landscape. You may have the chance to see deer, wild boar, monkeys, and a whole range of endemic animals. And to make the most of the adventure, you will stop at the foot of a waterfall for a swim, a magical moment to be immortalised!
If you are not a fan of vehicular walks, we have the solution: shoes on your feet and stick in hand, go for a 5-hour hike accompanied by a ranger who will show you the reserve in all its aspects. It will no longer hold any secrets for you! Immersed in nature thanks to a passionate guide, you will feel like you are in a movie! Close your eyes, breathe in, and let your mind wander to the heart of the island's natural heritage...
Finally, the reserve promises a wilderness experience with its picnic areas. The perfect opportunity to spend time with family or friends in an atypical setting over Mauritian food, lounging by the river or on a hammock with a good glass of wine and traditional games.
Regardless of what kind of explorer you are, Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, with its unspoiled valleys covered by endemic plants and species with evocative names, its hills and grassy plains, river banks and vestiges of the past, invites you on a breathtaking journey into the heart of the island's protected and preserved heritage.
Explore. Escape. Recharge. To each of us, nature embodies a different type of utopia. What is yours?