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EBONY FOREST RESERVE CHAMAREL

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A côté du Géoparc des Terres de Sept Couleurs, Chamarel, Mauritius
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+230 460 3030
2024
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2024

Conservation, awareness and protection area sheltering one of the last endemic forests of Mauritius

A must-see, this conservation, awareness and protection area is home to one of the last endemic forests in Mauritius, remarkable for its ebony trees. Discover this fascinating ecosystem on an easy 25-minute guided walk, which also takes in a small museum and a tree nursery. With a little more time, you can reach a 300-meter-long observation deck for a guided forest immersion, followed or not by one or more marked treks enabling you, if you're lucky, to observe endemic birds (Pink Pigeon, Grosse Cateau verte...) and giant tortoises. Those who don't want to walk too much can opt for the 2-hour guided jeep safari, which takes you from one point of interest to another, and in particular to Sublime Point : an observation platform with a café, offering a literally sublime panoramic view of the whole of West Mauritius, the mountain ranges and the surrounding countryside. A magical moment of contemplation while sipping a fresh juice and nibbling a few snacks.

From here, you can take a 45-minute round-trip hike (maximum) to the summit of Piton Canot and its 360-degree view.

The estate also offers a number of exclusive activities on reservation, such as birdwatching walks, private tours, sunset with drinks and snacks, and more.

Each of these tours and activities contributes to funding the various conservation projects run by Ebony Forest.


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Visited in april 2024
On a fait un tour incroyable en 4x4, un personnel au top, merci mil fois à Damien et sa passion et l’amour qu’il a pour cet endroit, c’est grâce à des personnes comme lui, qu’on prend conscience de l’importance de respecter l’environnement, et qu’on peut coexister sans nuire ????????????????
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Mat
Visited in april 2024
The ebony forest is well worth the visit! A few people complained about the paths and signage, but this wasn't really a problem for us, there is usually only one way to go! The walk is beautiful and goes quicker than expected. We recommend walking along the ridgeline trail nd walking back along the main path. The walk back is very easy and relatively quick!
Visited in april 2024
Vlastně nic moc zajímavýho, má to muzeum a stezku lesem, ale nic úchvatnýho
Visited in april 2024
Wir haben die Love-Tree Tour mit Guide Chris gemacht, War gut, prima Aussicht, gute Erklärungen französich & Englisch, über TripAdvisor zu teuer, schwer im Gelände zu finden, Anreise a.d. Norden kompliziert und sehr teuer, Verpflegung und Baumpflanzung inkludiert, einige Tiere gesehen, sehr schützenswertes Gebiet. DANKE
Visited in april 2024
Visited the Ebony Forest in Mauritius and started with an informative short museum tour about the island. The walk through the forest was refreshing, showcasing the native ebony trees leading to the summit. For an easier or quick ascent, a guided jeep tour is available, where guides like Krish offer friendly and helpful insights. A must see for those interested in Mauritius's natural history and scenic beauty.

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