Only 26 ha small and thanks to the restoration work through the
Mauritius Wildlife Foundation the coral island is a fascinating place
where you will discover plants and animals, unique to Mauritius and
found nowhere else in the world. Ile aux Aigrettes is the perfect
showcase of what the costal ecosystem was like before the arrival of
mankind. Thus Ile aux Aigrettes has become a beautiful ecological spot
that should be on the list of every Mauritius visitor. Ile aux
Aigrettes is Only 26 ha small and thanks to the restoration work through
the Mauritius Wildlife Foundation the coral island is a fascinating
place where you will discover plants and animals, unique to Mauritius
and found nowhere else in the world. Ile aux Aigrettes is the perfect
showcase of what the costal ecosystem was like before the arrival of
mankind. Thus Ile aux Aigrettes has become a beautiful ecological spot
that should be on the list of every Mauritius visitor. Ile aux
Aigrettes is open to the public for guided tours, lasting between
1½ and 2 hours. All tours are accompanied by enthusiastic and
knowledgeable guides who will give you the opportunity of encountering
the flora and fauna in their natural environment with beautiful and who
will introduce you to the unusual Pink Pigeons distant cousins of the
Dodo, the Mauritius Kestrel and the giant tortoises.
At
the end of your visit, you will be able to rediscover some
of the extinct species of the Mascarene Islands in the museum, in the
form of impressive life size bronzes. The Wildlife Foundation offers
private tours for interested groups or individuals tailored to specific
requirements or interests, such as bird watching, flora or photography.
When
you go to Ile aux Aigrettes you should not miss the opportunity of
visiting the historic town of Mahebourg which remains one of the most
authentic and traditional towns in Mauritius. Monday is market day in
Mahébourg. Every week this traditional, colourful and perfumed market
overflows with spices, tropical fruit and vegetables, clothes and hand
crafts of all kinds, breathing life into the heart of the town.
Mahébourg is perfect for strolls along the coast where you can admire
the views of île de la Passe, île Vacoas, île au Phare as well as île
aux Fouquets and île Mouchoir Rouge.
More info:
http://www.ile-aux-aigrettes.com/
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