Casela Nature Parks — Attraction in Cascavelle

During our honeymoon in Mauritius, we set aside a day to visit Casela Nature Park. We highly recommend organizing your day in Casella in advance, as well as buying in advance the main entrance, and tickets for all the attractions you plan to visit. It is desirable to start in comfortable and comfortable clothing and training.

We had a fantastic time! After entering the park, we walked through the area with various birds, and then we headed to our first attraction - the walk with the lions. We were met by a very cheerful and friendly guide, who introduced us to the program and told us a little more about lions. In a group of about 15 people, we waited for two lions, a male and a female, who came out with two other guides and stood next to us. We "met" the lions, and then we went on a walk with them. The walk is interactive, so whenever the lions allow it, we would have the opportunity to stand next to them, pet them and take pictures with them. The walk lasted about 2 hours, and for me it is an unforgettable experience because it was the first and probably the last time I had the opportunity to be right next to those magnificent beasts, without a fence between us. In addition to comfortable and comfortable clothing, what you need to know is that taking pictures and filming during the walk is prohibited, because as the guide explained to us, the lions can see their reflection in the camera and get upset. There is certainly a photographer with you in the group who takes pictures of you with the lions all the time, so after the walk you can buy pictures, which are of excellent quality, and besides, they are not expensive.

After the walk with the lions, we passed through the section with large turtles, then we had the opportunity to feed the little goats together with the friendly staff, and before the next activity we took a break for lunch, where we ate a fantastic hot dog with fries.

We took a ride on the Tulawaka ride - a bobsled ride that takes you to the top of a small mountain, and then you go downhill back, during which you regulate your speed by braking. The track is excellent with a lot of curves and trees around you, and the view is also phenomenal.

The next attraction was a quad safari lasting one hour. The group was made up of a dozen quads, and the safari was organized in such a way that you enter a huge area through one gate, which is criss-crossed by paths for quads and where all the animals you need to see on that safari reside. In the fenced areas we could see giraffes and rhinos, while we saw impalas, ostriches and zebras roaming freely in that fenced area. We had the opportunity to see ostriches up close, as well as zebras, which we could pet and feed. A phenomenal experience.

The last attraction was the thrill mountain, which we and the guide were supposed to cross with several zip lines. The crossing also included some interactive obstacles, as well as the high-altitude Nepal Bridge, and it all sounded very interesting. As it is far from the park itself, a bus was supposed to come to pick us up, but it never showed up because the previous group in the previous appointment took much longer to pass the obstacles than expected. They moved our tour to an hour and a half later, but as we had a scheduled transfer back to the hotel, we could not visit that last attraction. We are grateful to the park for refunding us for the attraction, but we were sad that we could not visit it.

All in all, we are very satisfied, and we highly recommend it to everyone who loves animals and nature, with the note that you must buy tickets in advance on their...

I visited the park last Monday with my partner and it was such a surreal experience! Because of the day and the time of year (June) it wasn't too busy, and we were really lucky with the weather.

We started off with the safari truck, and although it wasn't breathtaking, it was a really lovely way to see the animals and take some really nice pictures (getting on the truck early to get a good seat on the edge is imperative for this!).

We then went onto the Cheetah interaction which was absolutely amazing. We couldn't believe that we were stroking a cheetah, and they were so well mannered and relaxed (though we were told we were lucky because it can sometimes be tough to get them to sit still). The workers were very friendly and funny with both us and the animals, and they made sure that it was a safe experience above all else. Unfortunately you can't bring your phone in for safety reasons, but they took some amazing solo and couples pictures of us stroking the Cheetah.

Next we had the Caracal interaction booked. But unfortunately they weren't in the best of moods that day, so they took us to the Servals which they told us were friendlier anyway! Shakka, the mother Serval, was amazing. She's very hyper and playful, but the workers were great at finding us the odd moments when she was resting so that we could take pictures and stroke her before she set off to play again. She wasn't too unlike my young housecat! The workers were lovely, they took amazing pictures and videos of us on my phone, were very informative of the Serval family's history, and told us lots of fun facts about them!

Last but not least, we had the Quad Biking experience booked in the afternoon. My partner and I shared a quad, which was ideal because it meant that she could take pictures and videos from the back of the quad as, for obvious reasons, the drivers aren't allowed to. The guides take you to a separate section of the park, just beyond where the Safari truck stops, and it was a spectacular experience from start to finish. The ride can be quite bumpy, but that's just part of the challenge and fun! You get to see so many amazing animals, and from up so close. The views were spectacular, especially with the sun starting to set over the horizon. We split the groups up from early, with the couples following one guide, and the single quadders following another. Our guides quad bike overheated at one point, so he had to wait and call for help (whilst the rest of us happily took pictures on our quads, and of the views) but they made sure to finish the tour to its full extent and they didn't take away any of our time because of the issue. They even went above and beyond and took amazing couples pictures and videos of each of the four couples in our group! Big shoutout to Allan and Fabrice!

From start to finish it was a fantastic day, and if we ever come back to Mauritius then we'll definitely come back here to do the walk with lions, and to visit Shakka and the Cheetahs again! 10/10...

"Casela’s Decline: An Honest Review from a Disappointed Mauritian Visitor"

Review: As a Mauritian citizen visiting with my family on 11 July 2025, I was deeply disappointed by my experience at Casela Nature Parks. What was once a beloved attraction has become an overpriced, poorly managed venue that fails to meet basic standards of hospitality and customer service.

Key Issues: Unfair Pricing & Policies No local discount: Charging MUR 4,305 for two adults and one child (same as tourist pricing) feels exploitative. Forced bundles: The ticket system lacks flexibility, forcing visitors to pay for unwanted activities without clear alternatives. Staff dismissiveness: When questioned, employees were unhelpful and indifferent to concerns.

Operational Failures Broken online system: Ticket purchases were unavailable online, causing long, chaotic queues. Ride breakdowns: The Tulawaka ride malfunctioned while me as guests with my daughter were strapped in for 45 minutes with no explanation or apology. Staff appeared unprofessional, laughing instead of assisting. Closed shops/ outlets / attractions: Multiple exhibits were shutdown, and pathways were blocked with no signage.

Poor Food & Safety Standards Low-quality meals: The pizza we ordered was undercooked (raw inside) yet burnt on top - unacceptable for a park of this reputation. Negligent safari experience: The driver was distracted by personal calls, and animal sightings were minimal (just 2 rhinos, 2 giraffes, a few types of antelopes, few turtles, few zebras and few ostriches). Unsafe maintenance: Workers were chopping trees during the guest/public visiting hours , the animals in the these specific cages were no where to be seen.

Cancellations & Upselling Promised experiences (like animal feeding) were cancelled without alternatives, like the giraffes park. Aggressive souvenir pushing at shops added to the frustration.

Final Verdict: Casela has fallen far from its former standards. What should have been a joyful family outing turned into a stressful, overpriced disappointment. Until management addresses these issues, I cannot recommend this park to locals or tourists.

Note to Casela Management: This review reflects my personal experience as a paying guest. I urge you to improve transparency, staff training, and maintenance before more visitors leave feeling cheated.

And no - I don’t regret saying it. I paid for this, I lived it, and I have every right to voice it.

Mauritius deserves better. So do the many families — local and international — entrusting Casela with their leisure time and memories.

Disclaimer: This is my honest, firsthand account of my visit on 11 July 2025, shared in accordance with Mauritian consumer rights. I have no malicious intent - only a hope for...