La Vanille Nature Park packages
La Vanille Nature Park is found on the island of Mauritius. It was created in 1985. It is popular for its giant tortoises and La Vanille crocodile feeding shows. Tour operators offer many La Vanille Nature Park packages. You may also request a customized package. Here are some of these packages.
La Vanille Nature Park packages
- Full-day Giant tortoises tour packages
This is one of the best La Vanille Nature Park packages. The tour starts at Riviere des Anguilles located in the South Region. Tortoise Savannah is the first stop. Here, you will encounter the giant Aldabra tortoises. Mauritius is one of the few places you can see these amazing creatures in the world.
Then, you will head to the Tortoise Nursery. Here, you will see and feed baby tortoises. You will also learn about their breeding program.
From the nursery, you will visit 3 museums. The Fossil Museum holds many fossils from Madagascar. The Lost Land of the Dodo holds fossils of extinct species of birds. The Insectarium holds over 26,000 species of insects.
- Full-day crocodile adventure packages
This is one of the best La Vanille Nature Park packages for crocodile adventures. The park is home to Nile crocodiles which are largely found in Africa. These great animals can grow as long as 7 meters. They can live up to 100 years. They can weigh over 500 kg. The park is home to more than 1,500 of these individuals.
The tour starts with a visit to the enclosure of the crocodiles. You will enjoy closer views of these large animals. Then, you will enjoy the La Vanille crocodile feeding show. You will witness the feeding of the fierce beasts.
Then, you will head to La Vanille Nature Park. Here, you will see animals such as geckos, bats, monkeys, and alligators. You will also see lemur species. Some of the common species are ring-tailed lemurs.
Lastly, you will visit 3 museums for more interesting discoveries. The tour will end with a return to the starting point.
- Full-day Mauritius tour packages
With these La Vanille Nature Park packages, you get to visit several great destinations. The tour starts with pickup from your hotel. The first stop is the Bois Cheri Tea Factory and museum. Here, you will learn more about tea production, history, and stories in Mauritius.
Then, you will head to La Vanille Nature Park. Here, you will see many species of animals such as crocodiles, lemurs, and giant tortoises. You will also visit 3 museums to learn more about the country.
Finally, you will head to Trou Aux Cerfs. It is a dormant volcanic crater. A lush forest with giant green pine trees and other species of indigenous plants surrounds this area. You will love the 360-degree view of the town. The tour will end with a return to your hotel.
- Full-day southeast Mauritius tour package
With this package, you will visit 4 destinations in the southeast part of Mauritius. The tour starts with pickup from your hotel. The first stop is the Vois Cheri. Here, you learn about tea production. Then, you head to Gris Gris for some beach activities. From here, you head to La Vanille Nature Park. Finally, you visit La Vallee des Couleurs for wildlife viewing. The tour ends with the return to your hotel.
FAQs
- Where is La Vanille Nature Park located?
La Vanille Nature Park is located in the southern part of the island of Mauritius. It is in Senneville in Riviere des Anguilles. It is about an hour from Port Louis to the park. It is situated at 20.4995° S and 57.5633° E.
- When is the best time to visit La Vanille Nature Park?
You can visit the park at any time of the year. But the best time is between May and September. During this period, the weather is usually great to enjoy most tour activities. Showers during the wet season may interfere with some activities.
- How to get to La Vanille Nature Park
From Port Louis, you can easily get to the park. You will enjoy a drive to the Riviere des Anguilles. Then, enjoy another ride to the park. Your tour operator will take care of transfers to the park.
