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.

Discover more about the cuisine, history, and culture of Mauritius on a guided tour to various locations. Learn about the importance of tea production by visiting the estates of Le Domaine des Aubineaux, Le Domaine de Bois Chéri, and Le Domaine de Saint-Aubin. Start with pickup from your hotel and first visit Le Domaine des Aubineaux. Discover a collection of photos of colonial houses and learn about the wider tea industry. Visit the Camphor tree garden, see the trees of the endemic forest, and enjoy the beautiful sights of the tea plantation. Stop at the old stable turned into a distillery, where the secrets of the distillation of essential oils will be revealed to you. At Le Domaine de Bois Chéri, learn about the tea production process at the factory. See old machines, 19th century, photos, tables, and historical documents. Take a walk in the tea plantation and hear the stories and tales of the Bois Chéri along with the importance of tea production in Mauritius. Visit the tea museum and tea tasting accompanied with delicious biscuits at the chalet. Visit Le Domaine de Saint-Aubin and learn about the estate that produces sugar cane used to make delicious rum, with tastings included. Smell the anthurium flowers and vanilla greenhouses along a botanical walking trail. Visit the farm and interact with animals and birds including fawns, chicks, and peacocks. You will also enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch on the grounds, before heading back to your hotel.

Follow your guide for a relaxing nature walk on the wild south coast of Mauritius. Meet your guide wearing a Nature Warriors Mauritius t shirt at Gris Gris public beach parking for a safety briefing before you head towards the coast. Walk on the upper parts of the cliffs where you will get to admire the waves hitting the shores. Take a moment to marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views surrounding you with the beautiful blue lagoon. Make your way to Mamzelle waterfall where you can have a swim in its beautiful bassin. Have the chance to stand under the Gris Gris waterfall and watch the avalanche of waves. Relax in the famous natural pool watching the waves metres from you. Take some photos before making your way back to the starting point.

Discover the wild south on a 3-hour guided excursion and immerse yourself in an authentic and unspoiled Mauritius. The south of the island will reveal its greatest beauties: waterfalls, rivers, virgin forest, deserted beaches, and volcanic cliffs overlooking the vast Indian ocean. Your enthusiastic guide will take you on unique trails, and share with you their knowledge and love of nature. Water will be the key word—get ready for a real immersion into the rivers, natural pools, waterfalls, and the azure blue sea of the Indian Ocean. Go swimming in some secret waterfalls and sea pools to cool off after your trek into nature.