Francois Leguat Reserve Rodrigues — Attraction in Rodrigues

The Francois Leguat Tortoise Parc offers visitors a rare opportunity to encounter Rodrigues' gentle giants up close. The park's dedication to conservation is evident in its well-maintained grounds and the obvious care given to its shelled inhabitants. Watching these prehistoric-looking creatures lumber about their enclosures is nothing short of mesmerizing.

However, the park's guided tour structure leaves much to be desired. Our group of nearly 30 people, including several with mobility aids, made for an unwieldy procession through the grounds and into the cave system. What should have been an hour-long excursion stretched into a two-hour odyssey, with the cave portion alone consuming 90 minutes—triple its intended duration.

The slow pace might suit those seeking a leisurely stroll, but it comes at the cost of engagement. The extended timeframe left little opportunity for photography or personal exploration, transforming what could have been a dynamic educational experience into a test of patience.

While the park's commitment to its reptilian residents is commendable, a revision of its tour logistics could greatly enhance the visitor experience. Smaller group sizes and more efficient pacing would allow guests to fully appreciate both the tortoises and the geological wonders without feeling rushed or restless.

For those with a passion for unique wildlife encounters, Francois Leguat Tortoise Parc is still worth a visit. Just be prepared for a journey that moves at a tortoise's pace—in more...

The site is great, staff at reception are very professional, welcoming and giving all info and safety before the tour start.

Discovering about History of Rodrigues, a bit of everything. Guides are well trained and very professional. You don't get board, very friendly and give maximum details and learn a lot.

Starting with who discovered Ridrigues, then throigh the tortoise and historic, walk through the bush with a lot of andemic trees, fruit trees and many more. Arriving to the caves is another history to learn about.

Great visit through which take around 2 hours.

Has a restaurant if you want to eat there, serving great food.

When coming to Rodrigues, it is a must to...

It was a very good experience to learn about different type of tortoises and about Caverne Tortue. The guide explained them to us clearly and made us laugh a lot. The walk to the Caverne is very beautiful and a picturesque view of the sea and Rodrigues is on the way. Being so engrossed in exploring the cave that we did not even know that we spent 1 hr 30 min inside. The cave is well lighted. A safety wear is available as well. After exploring the cave , I went to the Francois Leguat museum there itself, It was very informative and time worthy. Be sure not to miss it! Overall it was an amazing experience! I feel like something's...