Casela Abenteuerwelt, westlich von Mauritius

We happened to visit this safari park; we often passed by it and one day we decided to stop. It was a wonderful surprise, and the driver of our minibus was very friendly and able to share information about the local wildlife. It was truly an experience we will not forget!

A big thank you to the wonderful member Jaivina who stayed with us while we waited for the shuttle bus. Her kindness and reassurance that the bus was on its way encouraged us to wait a few more minutes. Overall member was friendl, helpful and welcoming be it at the safari pickup/cinema counter/gift shop/pangia space.

Me and my two friends visit to Caesla Park in Mauritius was made truly unforgettable thanks to our incredible eco-scooter safari guide, Nickolas. From the moment we met him, his warm personality, professionalism, and genuine passion for the park shone through. Nickolas was exceptionally knowledgeable about the wildlife, nature, and history of the area, sharing fascinating facts throughout the tour while making everything fun and engaging. His enthusiasm was infectious, and it was clear that he genuinely loves what he does. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience, taking the time to answer every question and making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. What really stood out was his kindness, patience, and attention to detail. He has a wonderful way of connecting with people and made us feel more like friends than tourists. His positive energy and sense of humour added so much to the experience, and his passion for conservation and the environment was inspiring. The eco-scooter safari itself was fantastic, but Nickolas elevated it to something truly special. If you’re visiting Caesla Park, I cannot recommend requesting Nickolas highly enough. He is an absolute credit to the park and one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had anywhere in the world. Thank you, Nickolas, for an amazing day and memories we’ll never forget! We hope to return again someday. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended!

The bset wild trip ever, especially our driver Ali! He is so kind to guilde all of us have a wonderful experince. Thank you Ali.

Nice run-out enclosure for the antelopes and bucks unfortunately the other animals such as giraffes/zebras are not in the same enclosure to sell tourists more easily extra activities. The predators are in far too small cages 300m2 for 5 lions and serve only for quick money. All in all very expensive and not good for the animals, more of a tourist trap.

The park is very good, after the winter a bit dry, but with many different animals, birds and attractions.

Casela National Park I a great day out. We went on a Tuesday morning family of 5, not much queuing, also think it was outside of the school holidays. Fully recommend doing the off road geo bike tour. Well worth the money, a real up close tour with the animals. Great fun Alan our guide was amazing took loads of pictures using our phones, knowledgeable about the animals and encouraged our involvement. Brilliant..thank you Alan

All in all a good day but with room for improvement. Unlike a few other reviewers, I don’t believe that the entry tickets are too expensive when you take into consideration you get a lot included in the price of the ticket such as the Safari drive thru, the Tulawaka attraction (main reason we went & is AMAZING) and if you have kids, most of the rides are included. There is a wonderful selection of birds and other animals however I do think having a few more staff present to take questions etc would be beneficial in the animal sections. The staff that were around were very nice, but a little un-enthusiastic and looked tired. The restaurants were pretty fast with getting orders and drinks out and the food quality was good. If you want a more animal based experience go to the WamWam restaurant, many birds, chickens & even a Peacock were roaming close by! We unfortunately didn’t have time to meet the lions etc but we did manage to feed the large collection of giant tortoises (who were very friendly!) & certainly enjoyed their apple. As a whole it was a good day out and we were satisfied but as mentioned some improvements could be made such as: more staff, some more enthusiasm from the staff (it’s supposed to be an exciting place), the safari drive thru could have commentary or even a staff member on board doing a talk through. Paper maps was also something we felt were missing. The parks grounds & facilities are great and have the potential to be something really special if a few changes are to be made!

It was a very nice experience and the guid guy was amazing his name norbet and the atmosphere was very nice and the scooters

I visited Casela a few years ago, and it’s an experience I haven’t stopped thinking about. They offer animal encounters with lions, caracals, and servals — majestic creatures that most of us would never otherwise see up close. I understand the appeal. I understand why people go. I went. And I left conflicted. The lions I walked with were allegedly rescued — and I want to honor that. I believe Casela may be trying to do something good. But it doesn’t quite land as a sanctuary. And it doesn’t feel fully ethical as a tourist attraction either. It sits somewhere in between — a hybrid space that gives you just enough magic to silence the questions… until you leave. During the lion walk, the animals were clearly excited to be out. They scratched trees, stretched, explored. They weren’t sedated — they were present. And you could see it gave them joy. But when the walk ended, they didn’t want to return to their enclosure. And that moment said everything. Their space isn’t “tiny.” But it is small — small relative to the fact that lions are meant to roam vast territories. The same was true for the servals and caracals I encountered. These animals weren’t being mistreated. But they were confined. And there’s a difference. What troubles me most is that Mauritius isn’t even their natural home. These species don’t belong on this island. Why are they here? What is their purpose? If they were truly rescued, could they not be cared for in a setting that honors their nature more fully — without needing to perform for guests? As someone who loves animals and believes in human-animal connection, I went hoping to feel something sacred. And I did, briefly. But I also felt something else — a truth I couldn’t shake: just because I can get close to an animal doesn’t mean I should. And just because an enclosure isn’t inhumane doesn’t mean it’s enough. Casela is not a terrible place. But I hope it evolves — into something less commercial, more conservation-forward, and fully aligned with the dignity of the animals it claims to protect. Because beauty alone isn’t enough.