Bel Ombre beyond the beach

There is more to Bel Ombre than impossibly silver-white beaches, turquoise blue waters, and an evocative landscape of flora and fauna. Whether your idea of a dream holiday is soaking up the sun or strolling through the heart of the UNESCO biosphere reserves, a trip to Mauritius promises much more than beach life idyll.
Here is just a tiny taste of what awaits…

13th March, 2024 | Travel Inspiration

Bel Ombre Nature Reserve
'A back-to-nature premium land experience like no other', nestled in the heart of a scenic 1,300-hectare nature reserve. Is geomorphology, climate and vegetation provides a natural habitat for many plant and animal species, and it conserves indigenous, endangered varieties of plants, like black ebony trees. The best way to explore is with a friendly and knowledgeable ranger on a 'Bel Ombre Wilderness Tour'. As you wind your way through the tropical forests, you learn about how the island evolved through decades of colonialism and agricultural development.

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La Chamarel Panoramic Restaurant
Dine above the treetops to a picture-perfect postcard backdrop; the horizon stretches 180-degrees from Le Morne Brabant peninsula to the bulk of Tamarin mountain, with the stunning ocean sandwiched in between. The menu is in traditional Creole style and serves up the finest local and seasonal ingredients.

Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark

An astonishing natural phenomenon, this 8.5-hectare park's distinctive geology and 600 years of history means that the soil comes up in surprising hues with colourful particles contrasting against blue skies and the vivid green forestry that stretches out in every direction. Take in the otherworldly scene with a pit-stop to say hello to the resident Aldabra tortoises, before hitting the gift shop for a souvenir packet of locally-produced Chamarel Coffee.

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World of Seashells
This unique museum includes 8,000 pieces from the private collection of Mr Le Court de Billot, a passionate Mauritian conchophile who has spent his life collecting seashells around the world. During your visit, you will discover the secrets of the shells: their morphology, mechanism, defence system, and beauty. The museum hosts the largest collection of shells on the African continent and is packed with exhibitions and interactive displays giving you a window into a world you (probably) never knew existed.

La Réserve Golf
La Réserve is the Indian Ocean's first and only links-style course. Designed by Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen, the course features elevated tees and greens, running fairways, pot bunkers, and long grasses. It offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding mountains, and has become renowned for its authenticity and playability.

While Mauritius has a classic tropical climate with warm weather year-round, the best time to visit the island is between June and October. The mercury hovers around 24˚C and the weather's at its driest. It's time to start planning your blissful escape…
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