La Vanille Nature Park - reviews,open hours,photo spots,things to do | WanderBoat AI Trip Planner

5 stars all the way! Cannot miss when in Mauritius! We chose this over casela because of all the bad reviews there. We especially wanted to see the turtoises and La Vanille was definitely the best on the island! Entrance is 500 Rs per adult (June 2019). 30 minute guided tour was informative and free, we tipped 100 Rs. Also, the staff is super friendly in the park and from their Facebook page. They answered all my questions even at midnight! If you are into giant turtoises, you will likely enjoy them here for hours and hours. We picked up branches from the feeding and fed them for two hours. Then we realized that the turtoises absolutely LOVE the paid 25 Rs greens. They are even more excited and photogenic when you give them that! So adorable! #30 and #69 are my favorites. They are so sweet and I got to take lots of cute photos with them. We also saw some mating happen with the turtoises which was interesting. By 2:30pm most of the turtoises we're ready to go to sleep and felt less energetic. We were glad we arrived at 9am when there were very few people in the park. The park is a good size and has some interesting animals like lemur who just rides the Madagascar turtles. There's a very smelly farm animal section that's pretty skippable. There is one female deer roaming around freely who is quite friendly. Crocodile feeding was intense but I personally don't like crocodiles that much. Go for the turtoises they are just too cute!!

Vivian S.Vivian S.

10

Walked in, where we were promptly informed that the pricing of the ticket had doubled. The website indicated otherwise, so I would strongly recommend the company to update their sites accordingly. Wanting to feed the tortoises, which is for a fee, we were informed this is done at the site of the tortoises and in cash only. We made our way to the tortoise area and we witnessed people just feeding tortoises anyway without paying any fees - again, if there is no charge for this then better to update the sites and inform the staff at the entrance. Best to be honest. The park itself is a mixed bag, you find yourself looking at animals from behind cages. So, the lack of engagement is an issue, although it was nice to see the tortoises and deers. The gardens and trees, all the greenery really does look beautiful. I think a lot of improvements are required to elevate the quality and status of this park. The new entrance fee does not justify that at the moment.

Silent HaychSilent Haych

60

La Vanille Nature Park in Mauritius offers a captivating experience for nature enthusiasts. The crocodile feeding show is a thrilling highlight, providing a close-up view of these impressive reptiles and an educational insight into their lives. The giant tortoises add to the park's charm, allowing visitors to interact with these gentle giants and learn about their conservation. The insect collection museum is a hidden gem, showcasing an incredible variety of insects from around the world. And let's not forget the enchanting fruit bats, a unique sight that adds to the park's biodiversity. La Vanille Nature Park is a must-visit destination that combines entertainment, education, and natural beauty in one memorable package.

Mohammad Al KoutMohammad Al Kout

20

Absolutes Muss, wenn man die Südtour gebucht hat! Von der Ostküste (mittig) zum Vanille Nature Park dauert die Fahrt knapp 2 Stunden! Hier empfehle ich einen privaten Taxifahrer, da man viel Zeit für den Park benötigt (ca. 3 Stunden). Der Park ist wunderschön gestaltet und die Gehege sind artgerecht! Der Eintritt kostete pro Erwachsener 975 Rupien (ca. 20 Euro). Das war aber jedes Geld wert. Das absolute Highlight sind die Riesen-Schildkröten, die man aus nächster Nähe füttern kann :)! Ein saftigerStrauch mit dicken Blättern (Lieblingsnahrung der Schildköten) kostet 50 Rupien (ca. 1 Euro). Diesen kann man bei einem Tierpfleger am Eingang des Areals kaufen. Das empfehle ich auch jedem, da solch eine Fütterung ein unvergesslicher Moment ist :)! Krokodile, Alligatoren und Schildkröten sind in Massen vertreten. Ein Muss für jeden Reptilien-Fan! Zudem gibt es Makaken, Flughunde (Mauritius, Seychellen), ein Isektarium, Leguane (einer davon kann gestreichelt, angefasst oder auf den Arm genommen werden), Fische und Weiteres. Auch viele BulBul und andere Vogelarten fliegen im Park umher. Wer möchte kann ein Foto mit einem Kaiman in der Hand machen, dies kostet jedoch. Dabei wird sein Maul zugetaped (muss jeder selbst wissen, ob er das gut findet oder nicht). Wir haben uns dagegen entschieden. Zudem bietet sich die Möglichkeit, die Krokodilfütterung anzuschauen. Diese findet zu festen Uhrzeiten statt. Bei uns war es 11:00 Uhr morgens. Auch die "Farm" ist ein Highlight für Kinder. Diese ist vergleichbar mit einem Streichelzoo . Es gab Hühner, Esel, Hähne, Schweine und vieles mehr. Diese befindet sich vor dem Ausgang des Parks. Der Park ist nicht rollstuhlgeeignet, da es viele Treppen gibt und der Untergrund zum größten Teil steinig ist. Mit einem Kinderwagen ist dieser aber mit viel Kraft und Ausdauer zu bewältigen. Bitte unbedingt ein Mückenspray mitnehmen! No-Bite hat nicht geholfen, Autan Tropical jedoch sehr gut! Es gibt eine große Anzahl an Stechmücken im Park! Normale als auch Tigermücken. Der Park wird meinerseits als Biologie-Lehrer wärmstens empfohlen :)! Viel Erfolg beim Entdecken des Parks! Ich würde am liebsten 6 Sterne geben :)!

Jo SJo S

00

Fantastic nature park in the southern part of Mauritius. I absolutely urge everyone to visit this park, especially if you're a tortoise fan! I imagine this could be the biggest collection of giant tortoises in the world. It was amazing! We roamed amongst them and the park keeper told us some interesting facts and tips, like putting your hand inside the shell and gently rub around it's neck guarantees the tortoise will stand up! We took pictures, videos and my son of 16 fell in love with these amazing animals. The biggest is 275+ kilos and over 100 years old! The park also has crocodiles and monkeys and lizards too. We had such a great time there and it was quite cheap to enter the park. It's a must visit! Enjoy!

Mark StanbridgeMark Stanbridge

30

Great nature park. I think walking amongst the giant turtles was my favourite. Saw feeding time for the crocodiles. In awe and terrified at the same time. See my videos and pictures. Resident ticket also includes Rs 200 voucher on certain refreshments. The insect museum was mind-blowing with all the different types of bugs. You can stroke and take pictures when they take out the iguana. Slightly disappointed that the keeper didn't engage with the visitors. Would have been nice to hear some details about the animal: name, age, interesting facts etc .. Instead he spent all the time talking to a fellow keeper. The park isn't massive. We were here for about 2.5hrs. Highly recommend a visit.

Leena GaleLeena Gale

20