Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve Wilderness Tour

Explore Bel Ombre Nature Reserve on a guided forest trek with wildlife commentary, followed by a full-catered picnic at the Frédérica Picnic Pod.

Getting started

Begin your Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve Wilderness Tour by meeting your expert guide at Bel Ombre Nature Reserve. After a brief introduction and safety check, you set off on the designated trekking tracks. The route can include short steep hill sections, rough surfaces, and many steps, so comfortable shoes and suitable clothing are essential.

What to expect

Bel Ombre Nature Reserve forest trails

Trekking at Bel Ombre Nature Reserve is the core of this wilderness tour, combining a one hour guided trek through forest trails with nature interpretation. The walk is suitable for ages 10 and up and is designed to immerse you in the reserve's native ecosystem before you settle in for your picnic.

Features

• Native wildlife and endemic bird sightings are a key focus during the one hour trek through forest trails at Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, with your guide helping you look and listen for species that thrive in this habitat.

• Expert local guide commentary throughout explains the forest environment and highlights any native wildlife and endemic bird sightings, so you understand more about what you are seeing along the tracks.

• This one hour guided trek through forest trails includes trekking at Bel Ombre Nature Reserve as a structured activity, led by an expert guide so you can focus on the surroundings rather than route-finding.

• A private Frédérica picnic pod by Nomadic Resorts in the heart of Bel Ombre Nature Reserve is reserved for your group, giving you a defined base where you can relax after the trek.

• A full-catered Mauritian picnic at the Frédérica Picnic Pod is provided, featuring a Mauritian menu with adult, vegetarian, and kids' options so different dietary preferences are covered.

• Traditional games including molky, pétanque, cards, and dominoes are available at the private picnic pod by Nomadic Resorts, adding simple activities you can enjoy together once you have finished your Mauritian picnic.