Safari

Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4x4 Guided Safari

Explore Bel Ombre Nature Reserve in a 4x4, spotting native wildlife and ending with a swim at the waterfall, perfect for families.

Arrive at the Bel Ombre Nature Reserve Welcome Centre, meet your knowledgeable guide, then hop into a 4x4 for a safety briefing and set off.

Follow rugged tracks on a 2-hour 4x4 safari while your guide helps you spot native wildlife and endemic birds that live across the reserve.

Pause at Hirondelles Waterfall and L'Exemple pools for a swim, then enjoy food, drinks, and tips included so your focus stays on the experience.

2-hour 4x4 safari

Expert guide

Native wildlife and endemic bird sightings

Swim at Hirondelles and L'Exemple pools

Stop at the waterfall

Food and beverages

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Bel Ombre Nature Reserve on a 2-hour 4x4 guided safari with wildlife viewing and swim stops at natural pools.

Getting started

Arrive at Bel Ombre Nature Reserve and complete check-in before boarding your 4x4 vehicle. Your expert guide introduces the route and safety guidelines, then you set off into the reserve for your 2-hour 4x4 safari. Keep your sunglasses, camera, rain gear, and motion sickness prevention handy, and wear comfortable clothes with sports shoes rather than bare feet.

What to expect

Bel Ombre Nature Reserve

This guided safari takes you deep into Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, a protected landscape known for its native wildlife and endemic birdlife. Across two hours, you travel by 4x4 to viewpoints, forest tracks, a waterfall, and natural pools where you can cool off with a swim.

Features

During the 2-hour 4x4 safari, your guide points out native wildlife and endemic bird sightings, explaining their behavior and habitat within the reserve. The pace of the drive includes short stops so you can observe and photograph animals without feeding or touching them.

The route includes time to swim at Hirondelles and L'Exemple pools, two natural rock pools within the reserve. You can use this opportunity for a refreshing swim, so bring a swimsuit and biodegradable insect repellent to stay comfortable around the water.

A scheduled stop at the waterfall lets you step out of the vehicle and enjoy the viewpoint. There is also an opportunity for a refreshing swim at the waterfall, provided conditions are suitable on the day of your tour.

A guided tour with a knowledgeable, professional guide is included for the entire experience. Your expert guide shares commentary on the reserve's ecosystems, helps you spot native wildlife and endemic birds, and ensures that rules such as no smoking in the vehicle, no littering, and no drones are respected.

Food and beverages are included during the safari, so you do not need to bring your own snacks or drinks. Tips are also included in the experience, removing the need to plan extra cash for gratuities.

What to bring

Identification: Bring your passport or ID card, and note that a copy is accepted.

Clothing and shoes: Wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes, as bare feet are not allowed.

Sun and rain protection: Carry sunglasses and rain gear to stay comfortable in changing weather.

Insect protection: Apply biodegradable insect repellent if you're sensitive to insect bites.

Camera: Bring a camera to capture views and wildlife sightings.

Motion sickness: Bring motion sickness prevention if you're prone to it during 4x4 rides.

Accessibility

Mobility access: People with mobility impairments are excluded from this tour, so it is not suitable for wheelchair users.

What’s not allowed

Age restriction: Children under 3 years are not allowed on this safari.

Health restrictions: Pregnant women and people with recent surgeries are not allowed on this tour.

Mobility and medical: People with mobility impairments, motion sickness, or insect allergies are not allowed.

Bags: Luggage or large bags are not allowed on the vehicle.

Drones: Drones are not allowed inside Bel Ombre Nature Reserve.

Smoking: Smoking in the vehicle is not allowed at any time.

Substances: Alcohol and drugs are not allowed during the experience.

Littering: Littering in the reserve is not allowed; keep all trash with you.

Animal contact: Feeding or touching animals in the reserve is not allowed.

Bare feet: Walking with bare feet during the tour is not allowed.

Additional information

Minimum age: The minimum age for this guided 4x4 safari experience is 3 years.

Parking: Parking is available in front of the Welcome Centre at Bel Ombre Nature Reserve.

Weather dependence: This safari is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in case of poor conditions.

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