Top 4 Off-Road Safaris in Mauritius

1.Bel Ombre Nature Reserve 4×4 Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Our pick

Spend two hours in a small group exploring Bel Ombre Nature Reserve by 4x4. Your English or French-speaking guide points out native birds, plants, deer, bats, waterfalls, and old traces of settlement. Expect a bumpy ride, striking views, and little time on foot. Guides such as Zino, Alex, Akash, and Guyle have been praised for their friendly explanations.

“Great experience in south Mauritius. Super value for money. This is however not for the heart fainted luxury lovers. Alex was a great guy, answering all questions. Take water and bug repellent... if you have delicate skin. If you like nature, I can totally recommend taking this trip.”

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2.Guided Trip to the Southwest with Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Spend eight hours touring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide speaking English, French, or Hindi. See Trou Aux Cerfs, Ganga Talao, Alexandra Falls, Chamarel, and Maconde, then visit Casela for an African truck safari, bird aviary, big cats, and the 800-meter Tulawaka coaster. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

“Very nice trip for those people who don’t want to waist the whole day 😅 We visited so many places, ate a good lunch. Our guide was very nice and polite 😌”

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3.Wild South West Tour : SAFARI & TULAWAKA CASELA PARK & LE MORNE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $168Top rated

Spend a private day exploring southwestern Mauritius by air-conditioned car with a guide such as Hans, Lux, or Scott. Visit Le Morne, Casela Nature Parks, Trou aux Cerfs, Flic en Flac, and Cascavelle Mall. Your package includes park entry, a safari jeep ride, the Tulawaka roller coaster, and pizza lunch.

“This is a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. If you have not experienced a safari this is a miniature experience with ample opportunities to pet or feed a wide variety of animals. Simply amazing.”

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4.Whale Watching and Private Ocean Safari Experience in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Join oceanographer Vassen and skipper Paul from Black River Bay for a three-hour private safari toward whale sites between Le Morne and Albion. You will watch whales from a respectful distance, look for dolphins, snorkel near Le Morne, and hear clear explanations about Mauritius’s marine life aboard a stable 28-foot boat with a bathroom and lockers.

“We have done several trips with Vassen over the years and this again did not disappoint. As an oceanographer, he is incredibly knowledgeable and so thoughtful about Mauritius and the challenges faced by marine ecosystems.”

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