Overview
Highlights:
• Marvel at a reconstruction of a Dodo egg in our Natural History Museum
• Discover how rapidly Mauritian forests disappeared and why today Mauritius harbours one of the World’s most threatened floras and faunas during this 25 minute guided tour
• Visit the native plant propagation nursery and see some of the rarest plants in the world being grown
• Spot the Mauritius Kestrel, our National bird and see it being fed (at specific times of the year and day)
Suitable for:
all ages, families, groups and couples. The Visitor Centre is accessible to wheel- and push- chair users. If you need assistance, please contact us for advice.
Group size:
no restrictions. If you are a large group, please contact us in advance.
Difficulty level:
Easy. The Green Loop is situated beside our Visitor Centre, with an elevation change of around 1m.
Duration:
25 mins
Distance:
250 m
Green Loop guided tour times:
the first tour starts at 9:00 and the last one at 16:00. Tours are every 30 mins and provided by an experienced local guide. Booking is recommended.
What to bring:
we recommend flat shoes. The trail can be done in flip flops. Mosquito repellent is advised, and of course your camera.
Parking:
available. If you come by bicycle, let us know and we can find somewhere safe to store it
Food and drink:
picnics are not allowed as we wish to limit the amount of potential rubbish. Snacks can be bought in our Shop. As part of our commitment to protecting the environment, we do not sell drinks in plastic bottles, but you can fill up your water bottle for free from our water fountain in our Shop.
Booking:
not necessary. We request that large groups and persons with access difficulties contact us in advance. Purchase your ticket either online to benefit from 10 % discount or when you visit.
Resident Rates:
Adult: Rs 240
5-17 years: Rs 180
0-4 years: free of charge
Non-Resident Rates:
Adult: Rs 240
5-17 years: Rs 180
0-4 years: free of charge
Profit generated from ecotourism activities are reinvested into the conservation of the flora and fauna, which has been on-going since 2006. Thank you for visiting and supporting our conservation efforts.
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