Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel - Fai un'escursione
Descrizione
Immagina uno degli ultimi posti rimasti a Mauritius dove si ergono maestosi alberi di ebano nero e Paradise Flycatchers e Mauritius Black Bulbul si rincorrono tra gli alberi. Un tempo dimora del Dodo, Ebony Forest, rimane un rifugio per la flora e la fauna autoctone minacciate. I visitatori potranno godere di viste mozzafiato da Sublime Point e di passerelle a metà tetto uniche. Con meno del 2% di foreste native rimaste a Mauritius, Ebony Forest è un gioiello per gli amanti della natura e per coloro che desiderano fuggire dalle spiagge e dal trambusto di Mauritius. .
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Un caloroso benvenuto vi aspetta nel nostro Centro Visite. Ci troviamo proprio accanto alla Terra dei Sette Colori vicino a Chamarel quindi segui le indicazioni e unisciti a noi nel nostro lussureggiante paradiso tropicale. Assicurati di fermarti ad ammirare le cascate di Chamarel. Vi consigliamo di arrivare al nostro ingresso entro le 15 : 00 al più tardi per assicurarvi di avere tutto il tempo per godervi la vostra visita. Cosa ti aspetti? • Visita guidata di 30 minuti lungo una passerella rialzata (0,5 m – 4 m di altezza) attraverso la foresta Flycatcher • Vista mozzafiato sulla costa sud e ovest da Sublime Point • Assisti a 8 milioni di anni di storia nel nostro Ebony Experience Museum • Incontra i nostri uccelli endemici e rari minacciati (Pescamosche di Maurizio, Bulbulo nero di Maurizio, Piccione rosa, Parrocchetto Eco, Gheppio) • Facili escursioni lungo il nostro sentiero di cresta con viste spettacolari su Le Morne, sito patrimonio mondiale dell'UNESCO • Escursione facoltativa a Piton Canot per un panaroma a 360 ° • Abbraccia un albero di ebano che sorgeva al tempo del dodo
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Sono disponibili seggiolini specifici per neonati
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Scopri la storia dell'isola, dalle sue origini vulcaniche all'arrivo dell'uomo e alla distruzione della foresta nel nostro Ebony Experience Museum. Quindi guarda i nostri incredibili sforzi di ripristino della foresta per conservare la fauna e la flora autoctone. La sua prima tappa è la foresta dei pigliamosche, dove ti verrà offerto un tour guidato di 30 minuti lungo una passerella rialzata attraverso una delle foreste di ebano meglio conservate rimaste a Mauritius. Individua gli uccelli nativi, scopri il valore del legno di ebano e abbraccia alcuni alberi!
- Dopo il tour, per arrivare a Sublime Point, fai un'escursione lungo l'idilliaco Ridgeline Trail (1,1 km) con splendide viste sull'Ile aux Benitiers e Le Morne. Il nome dice tutto, Sublime è una vista da non perdere durante la tua visita a Mauritius. Rilassati e osserva il volo dei pipistrelli, il volo degli uccelli tropicali dalla coda bianca e le esibizioni acrobatiche dei rondoni delle Mascarene. Perché non gustare alcuni snack locali per assaporare appieno l'esperienza.
- Per quei visitatori energici, consigliamo un'escursione alla vetta del Piton Canot per una vista spettacolare della costa sud-occidentale e del villaggio di Chamarel.
- Se hai fame, puoi acquistare degli snack locali al Sublime Point, perché non prendere degli snack, insieme a un souvenir, dalla nostra boutique che vende principalmente prodotti artigianali locali. I profitti generati vengono reinvestiti nel nostro lavoro di ripristino forestale in corso (diserbo e piantumazione) e nella reintroduzione degli uccelli. Abbiamo piantato più di 148.000 alberi autoctoni, ma abbiamo molto più lavoro da fare. Entra a far parte del nostro progetto di ripristino forestale visitandoci.
- I bambini devono essere accompagnati da un adulto
- Funziona in tutte le condizioni atmosferiche, si prega di vestirsi in modo appropriato
Recensioni(120)
Thanks to Brice for an entertaining and informative tour. Great experience.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Ebony Forest Reserve and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in nature and conservation. Seeing the ebony trees up close was fascinating, and the giant tortoises roaming freely around the reserve were a real highlight. Our guide was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Mauritian wildlife and ecosystems. Her enthusiasm really brought the experience to life. One thing worth noting is that the website describes the hike as easy. While it wasn't particularly difficult, we felt it was more moderate than easy, especially for less active visitors or families with younger children. Overall, a fantastic experience and a great way to learn more about Mauritius' unique wildlife and natural heritage. Highly recommended for nature lovers, couples and families with older children.
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Worth the view at the end of the hike !Big thanks to Mr Damien,very knowledgeable and compassionate about nature.Will surely come for another day !Thanks to the team !Great job ahead.✨️
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Thank you to Damien for the informative tour on the walkway. The viewpoint was superb, and the hike to the canot peak was also wonderful.
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Having already visited Chamarel Waterfall and the Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths during a previous trip to Mauritius, our actual goal was to explore the “Ebony Forest reserve” in the same region. We didn't want a guided tour, but rather to explore the hiking trails on our own. This was possible @ an entrance fee of 510 rupees per person. We hiked several trails to beautiful viewpoints (Kestrel Trail, Ridgeline Trail to the “Le Mourne Viewpoint) and we walked in total 1,5 hours. We enjoyed 👍🏻 our trip walking through the retored native nature. 💟 Peter & Gaby
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The tour started after a council by the friendly personnel in the visitor centre. Upwards I used the trails. Signs on the way give relevant background information. Even at noon it's worthwhile.
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We made the Jeep tour with friends with children including 1 baby. The young guide was very interesting throughout the visit. She took the time to show us geckos on trees or explain several trees in the reserve. The driver was also very nice. It was exciting!
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A really worthwhile experience visiting the Ebony Forest restoration project. The guide was really knowledgeable and gave us loads of insight into the history of the Mauritian ecosystem and the work to restore it from centuries of destruction. The hike is fairly intense, in places very open and extremely hot in the sun. The route to the top peak is hard going even if you consider yourself “gym fit” but well worth the effort for the panoramic views around the island. We walked with a family who had a young child with them. The guide was amazing with her and kept her going long after a lot of kids legs would have given up (they didn’t go up to the top peak). Take good shoes, lots of water and plenty of insect repellent. If you don’t enjoy a hard walk, the jeep tour would be an excellent alternative.
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Our hike at Ebony Forest was so much more than a beautiful walk in nature — it was an experience with meaning. From the moment we arrived, we could see the passion behind this incredible conservation project. The trails are well maintained and wind through restored native forest, with breathtaking views over Chamarel and the southwest coast. Along the way, we learned about the endemic plants and birds of Mauritius, and the inspiring work being done to restore what was once lost. What makes this visit truly special is knowing that every ticket directly supports the NGO behind Ebony Forest. Your visit helps fund native forest restoration, species recovery, conservation training, and climate change adaptation efforts. It feels good to know that simply by hiking, you are actively contributing to protecting Mauritius’ unique biodiversity. The guides are knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic, sharing stories of rare species and ongoing rewilding efforts. It’s inspiring to see conservation in action — not just talked about, but lived every day. If you are looking for one of the most meaningful things to do in Mauritius, this is it. Stunning scenery, fascinating insights, and the chance to make a positive impact — all in one unforgettable experience. Highly recommend.
We chose the Jeep tour. It may not be the + ecological, but bcp more relaxing than walking in intense heat (plus it climbs hard at times). The guide was very good, we learned bcp!! To do absolutely! In addition, you will contribute to the restoration and maintenance of the remaining 3% of the island's primary forest.
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