Dolphins - Chamarel - Safari Bird Park - 1 Day Package

Tour with Dolphins - Visit to Chamarel & Safari Bird Park (1 Day Package) - Inclusions

This exciting day package includes:

• Full-day sightseeing tour of southwestern Mauritius
• View of Tamarin Salt Pans
• Visit of the Casela Nature Parks
• Visit of Chamarel Village
• Optional: Lunch at the amazing Le Chamarel Restaurant
• Chamarel Waterfalls
• Visit of the 7 Coloured Earth Park
• 2.5 hours swimming with dolphins
• All excursion charges for Casela Nature Parks, Chamarel and Swim with Dolphins
• Full transportation to all the sights
• Pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
• A personal driver guide to show you around and inform you about each of the sights
• Snorkelling equipment

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

• 06:00 – Pick up from your place of accommodation
• 07:00 – 09:30 2.5 hours dolphins trip
• 10:30 – 10:40 Viewpoint of Tamarin Salt Pans
• 11:00 – 13:15 Visit of the Casela Nature Parks
• 13:45 – 14:45 Lunch
• 15:00 – 16:00 Visit of Chamarel village including visit to Chamarel waterfalls and the 7 Coloured Earth reserve
• 16:30 – 18:00 Drop off at your place of accommodation

Sightseeing Tour with Dolphins - Visit to Chamarel & Safari Bird Park (1 Day Package)

2.5 hours swimming with dolphins

A unique experience of 2.5 hours swimming activity with dolphins in their natural surroundings!

Immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime and swim with dolphins in crystal clear waters. You will get a unique chance to discover these magnificent creatures in their natural aquatic habitat.

Swimming with dolphins is an incredibly moving experience which will bring you into contact with strikingly beautiful underwater scenery, unspoiled landscapes and wonderful animals. You’ll plunge into the remarkable world of these marine mammals and come face to face with the dolphins.

Unlike many other dolphin facilities that limit a swim with dolphins to pools or shallow water encounters, you will have the unique opportunity to enter the dolphins’ natural environment and enjoy an encounter with them in the open sea. Once you get on board the speed boat, the skipper will brief you on the experience you are about to have and on the day itinerary. Then you will be off for two and a half wonderful hours in the open sea with the dolphins!

Swimming with dolphins offers a rewarding, educational, therapeutic and amazing experience for everyone!

A little information about Dolphins in Mauritius - Dolphins are one of the most fantastic creatures that live in the ocean. The dolphins are cheerful and playful, and became a symbol of intelligence and grace.

Dolphins live in pods of around 20 individuals or more and can be observed swimming casually from Tamarin (on the west coast of Mauritius) on their way to the deep sea off the coast of le Morne peninsula, everyday early in the morning.

The Dolphins, the Bottlenose Dolphin and the Spinner Dolphin, have made the west coast of Mauritius a place for them to rest and sleep before going to the deep sea for their daily feeding.

Tamarin Salt Pans

Owing to the exceptional high level of sunshine in the area, Tamarin historically became the heart of salt production in Mauritius.

The Tamarin Salt Pans are the oldest in Mauritius and they date back to the French occupation. The Salt Pans are situated at the foot of the Black River mountain range, in close proximity to the sea. Today at the Tamarin Salt Pans, an area of about 30 hectare is still used for salt making.

The salt pans are over a century old but the salt production system has remained the same. The sea water is pumped into large shallow pans made of basalt rock and the sea water is left to evaporate. After a few days, the salt residue is then harvested and stored away, ready to be sent to a refining plant.

During the period of June till December, at the early morning time, you will still find the traditional ‘Saunters’, walking across the salt pans, carrying on their heads wicker baskets full of salt.

As part of this tour, you will stop beside Tamarin Salt Pans for a view of the salt pans. With some luck, you will see the giant salt piles waiting to be harvested and the traditional ‘Saunters’ workers.

Visit the Casela Nature Parks 

Located beside the Rempart Mountain in the South West of Mauritius, Casela Nature Parks stays true to being a real nature and adventure park. It includes several thematic worlds, as well as a hub for discovery and learning  for all ages.

Entrance ticket includes:

• African Safari Bus Tour: Get a taste of Africa in Mauritius with a unique chance to encounter antelopes, white rhinos, zebras and ostriches from the Safari Bus. Immerse yourself in the wild in the company of Kudus, Impalas, Oryx, Nyalas, and Waterbucks, to name a few.  
• Visit Birds Paradise Park - Walk thru the aviary: Stroll through the aviary to discover colourful birds from all over the world.
• Animal Viewing: From giraffes towering above to friendly llamas & camels, this is one animal meet-and-greet that promises all the feels!
• Petting Farm & Tortoise Pen: Fun for all ages, especially kids—get up close with goats, rabbits, ponies & tortoises! Feed may be purchased onsite for a hands-on experience.
• Access to Pangia Kid’s Park: Features a children’s playground that guarantees endless fun for the little ones under parental supervision!
• Visit Predator Kingdom (Big Cats Kingdom): A dream come true for Big Cat lovers! Enjoy a close view of the big cats such as the roaring lions, magnificent caracals & majestic tigers.
• 1 Ride on the Tulawaka Gold Coaster:  Ideal for thrill-seekers (6+ years), it's a unique summer luge running on a 760m track including a cable lift hill, vertiginous descents and bends - all with stunning views!

Bonus Thrills (charges apply): Try the Zipline & Nepalese Bridge, Quad Biking in Yemen Reserve, Breakfast with Giraffes or Animal Feeding! For the daring, there’s Walking with Lions, Drive Thru to see tigers and lions & Interact with Rhinos! Don’t forget the 4D Cinema and Toboggan Ride (weather permitting). Explore our Tailor Made Package for even more fun.

(All activities and attractions which are not included in this package are pay-as-you-go)

Chamarel Village

Chamarel Village – Visit of Chamarel Waterfall and Chamarel seven (7) coloured earth. The village of Chamarel in southwest Mauritius is home to two natural wonders - the magnificent Chamarel waterfall and the seven coloured earth of Chamarel both of which are renowned places that one must absolutely visit when in Mauritius!

You cannot leave the island without visiting Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth. Set in the middle of lush green vegetation, this unique geological curious happening is one of those amazing creations of nature that will mesmerise you. With distinct colours of red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow, the Geopark has 15 metres of highly coloured dunes - an almost surreal, lunar-like spectacle of rainbow-hued sand dunes before your eyes. The reserve is also home to giant tortoises, a few who are long term residents and are practically the friendliest giant tortoises you will ever meet. Your entrance tickets also allow you to get access to the coffee shop and the souvenir shop.

Chamarel Waterfall: As part of the visit to Chamarel village, you will also access the viewpoint where you can watch the gorgeous Chamarel waterfall cascade down gracefully. Three distinct streams plunge down from almost 100 meters from the St. Denis River, down into the gorge. The sight of this impressive waterfall against the scenic forest and mountains is truly breathtaking.

• Sun cream

• Towels

• Swimming suit (already on)

Le Chamarel Restaurant - Food & Beverages

Welcome to Le Chamarel Restaurant, where the only thing as delightful as the food is the unique bird’s-eye view over a mountainous landscape and across to the captivating coastline fringed by the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the horizon.

Food is the best excuse to share with guests the knowledge and history of the Creole gastronomic heritage as well as the thrill of mystery and discovery while connecting with our culture and music.

Prepare to immerse in a distinctive Creole culinary journey with soulful, authentic local cooking, a peaceful bucolic ambiance and superb service at 260m above sea level!

Note: Dietary restrictions and allergies must be notified in advance.

Times: 11h30 - 13h15 OR 13h15 - 15h30 (Kitchen closes at 15h00)

The 3-course menu is as below:

Due to road diversions, you are advised to plan your time wisely at all the sites. Should you wish to extend your visit to one site, you may have to shorten your time at other sites or skip some of them. Please note that no refunds will be given for sites omitted.

From 29 Oct 2024, the first bridge (just after the main entrance ticketing area) at Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth will undergo remedial works over approx. 5 weeks. Access will remain open, with minimal disruption expected.

Note: Activity time will be subject to the time slots available at the park. If clients miss their specific time slot booked, there will be no money refund or rescheduling.

• This tour package is suitable for any age (including infants)

For 2.5 hours swimming with dolphins:

• Note: there is a guarantee of 90% that you will see the Dolphins, but if it doesn't happen, there will be no money refund
• Soft Drinks & Water will be offered on board.
• This trip is done on a speed boat
• Snorkelling equipment is available onboard.

Please note that:

• Participants must arrive at least 15 mins before departure time.
• All clients must fill in and sign a Disclaimer Form before participating in this activity.
• This trip is not recommended for pregnant women.
• Children under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.
• Participants have to wear a life vest at all times.
• The management reserves the right to cancel any reservation if bad weather prevails, whereby safety of clients would be at stake.

Casela Nature Parks:

• Only the Entrance ticket to the park is included in the tour. All activities and attractions which are not included in this package are pay-as-you-go.
• Only light snacks and drinks are allowed inside the park. If you plan to purchase food onsite, please communicate any special dietary requests or allergies at least 5 days before your activity date.
• Please note that giraffe viewing is available between 10.30 - 15.30 (except Mondays and Thursdays).
• Children under 12 years must remain under adult supervision at all times.
• Please do not scream, shout, kick, slap or jump up and down while in close proximity to the animals; it may scare the animals and cause an accident.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants should ensure that they understand either English, French or Mauritian Creole, which are the languages used to explain the safety procedures of the activities. Unless clients (who do not understand any of the mentioned languages) provide a translator, they cannot take part in any of the activities that include a safety talk for safety reasons.

Safari Bus is a complimentary activity offered with the entrance ticket, subject to availability and if missed, there will no refund/rescheduling.

In order to process your booking, client MUST provide the following details at the comment box during the order process:

• Name of each participant as per the passports

Transportation

As part of this day package, it is Compulsory to book for the transport service as well and below, please find the prices breakdowns:

The Prices are per vehicle referring to the number of passengers applicable for each vehicle type.

Excursions & Entry Tickets Packages

When ordering this day package you benefit from a special discounted package price on these trips and excursions.

Included in the price: 2 hours swimming with dolphins trip, visit to Casela Nature Parks & entry tickets to all the sights.

The special discounted price for this package: