Ebony Forest Chamarel Sunset Tour: Night Safari at Sublime Point

Sip local drinks and snacks while perched above an ancient ebony canopy

This activity in Mauritius combines an exclusive sunset viewing at Sublime Point on the west coast with a guided 300-meter raised walkway through an ancient ebony forest, followed by an open-air safari ride through the forest at night. The experience includes local drinks and Mauritian snacks at Sublime Point, access to self-guided hiking trails, a short film about island wildlife, and a museum of natural history. A live guide leads in English or French, and children are welcome from age 5.

The experience

What makes Sublime Point worth the trip is the exclusivity: it's the best viewpoint on the west coast for catching the sunset over the Indian Ocean, and the raised walkway that gets you there is 300 meters of forest canopy at eye level. After the sun drops, you trade the viewpoint for an open-air safari jeep and ride through the same ancient ebony forest in darkness, when the forest itself changes. The guide narrates both halves (the light and the dark) in English or French.

The day runs about three hours total. You start at Sublime Point with local drinks and Mauritian snacks while the light holds, then move to the raised walkway for the guided forest tour. After dark, the safari ride takes you back into the trees from ground level. In between, the reserve gives you access to self-guided hiking trails if you want to wander on your own, and there's a museum about the island's natural history written by a bird expert, plus a short film about island wildlife (6 minutes in English, 8 in French). The shop, museum, ecology centre and toilets are all accessible to wheelchair and pushchair users, though the raised walkway and hiking trails themselves have limited wheelchair access.

Ebony Forest sits on a mountain slope, so the terrain is uneven, but the activity suits all fitness levels. Public transportation options run nearby if you're not driving yourself. Children from age 5 can join, making this workable for families who want to stay together through both the sunset and the night ride.

What’s included

• Guided tour on the 300-meter raised walkway through the ancient ebony forest.
• open-air safari jeep ride through the forest at night.
• access to self-guided hiking trails.
• local drinks and Mauritian snacks at Sublime Point.
• a short film about island wildlife in English or French.
• entry to the museum of natural history.
• live guide in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ebony Forest Chamarel

Is this one for you?This works best for groups staying together (couples, families with children from age 5, or small corporate groups), who want a single experience that covers both the famous west-coast sunset and a completely different forest encounter after dark, all guided and without needing to arrange separate activities.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Sublime Point and why is it the best place to watch the sunset in Mauritius?

Sublime Point is an exclusive viewpoint on the west coast of Mauritius, accessible by a 300-meter raised walkway through the ancient ebony forest. It's positioned to catch the sunset over the Indian Ocean and is described as the best viewpoint in Mauritius for that view.

What happens during the night safari ride, and how is it different from the daytime walkway?

The open-air safari jeep ride takes you through the same ebony forest after dark, when the forest changes completely. You experience the forest from ground level in the jeep rather than elevated on the walkway, and the guide leads both the daytime and nighttime portions of the experience.

Are there other things to do at Ebony Forest besides the sunset and safari ride?

Yes. You have access to self-guided hiking trails throughout the reserve, a museum about the island's natural history written by bird expert Dr Julian Hume, and a short film about island wildlife available in English (6 minutes) or French (8 minutes).

What drinks and snacks are served at Sublime Point?

A selection of local drinks and Mauritian snacks are served at Sublime Point during the sunset viewing. The specific items vary, but they're chosen to complement the experience at the viewpoint.