Nature and Wildlife Tours in Mauritius at a glance
- Our pick: Mauritius Southwest: Private Scenic Day Tour & 3-Course Lunch, US$ 110 per person (8h, 4.53★ · 495).
- Top rated: Hike and climb Le Morne Brabant in Mauritius: Sunrise scramble, US$ 84 per person (3h–4h, 4.97★ · 120).
- Best value: Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Hike & Swim at Seven Waterfalls, US$ 45 per person (3h, 4.78★ · 73).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: US$ 17–US$ 233 (median US$ 106). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 18.
Of the 18 options: 18 with live guides in English, 18 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 7 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Mauritius
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
18 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Mauritius Southwest: Private Scenic Day Tour & 3-Course Lunch Feel the wild side of Mauritius on a private southwest day trip: volcano crater, jungle waterfalls, Grand Bassin temple, colored earth, and a Mauritian lunch with pickup. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.53 (495 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · HI · FR · UR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Swim with Wild Dolphins & Southwest Mauritius Tour Full-day Mauritius tour with hotel pickup: swim alongside wild dolphins in Tamarin Bay for 2.5 hours, then visit Trou aux Cerfs volcano. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.17 (185 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 148 per person
Hike and climb Le Morne Brabant in Mauritius: Sunrise scramble Guided hike and climb up Le Morne Brabant in Mauritius with a professional guide, starting before dawn to catch the sunrise over the lagoons. Every day · 06:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.97 (120 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Hike & Swim at Seven Waterfalls Feel the spray of Tamarind Falls on a guided hike through Mauritius’ lush heartland, with time to swim in natural pools and small group adventure included. Every day · 09:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.78 (73 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Swim with Wild Dolphins in Mauritius: 2-Hour Excursion Swim with wild dolphins in Mauritius from Black River or Tamarin Bay with a guide, snorkeling gear and mineral water included. Every day · 07:00 ★ 4.65 (88 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 67 per person
Buggy ride Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, 2 hours Drive your own buggy through Bel Ombre Nature Reserve in Mauritius for 2 hours, passing Frederica waterfall with a stop to cool off. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · Ages 18–80 ★ 4.88 (229 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per group
Ebony Forest Chamarel Birdwatching Tour: Seven Endemic Birds Spot seven endemic Mauritian birds including the Pink Pigeon and Echo Parakeet on a guided walk through Ebony Forest Reserve. Every day · 09:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (76 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
Bel Ombre: Quad Bike Tour with Waterfall Swim & Sugar Mill Feel the rush on a guided quad bike tour in Bel Ombre, Mauritius. Ride through wild nature, swim at Hirondelles Waterfall, see old sugar mill ruins. Includes helmet & vehicle. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · Ages 18–80 ★ 4.94 (306 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per group
Mauritius Whale and Dolphin Watching Safari Oceanographer-Led Whale and dolphin watching tour from Black River Bay with an oceanographer guide. Spot marine wildlife from a 28-foot speedboat, snorkel at Le Morne. Every day · 08:30 ★ 5.00 (38 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,200 per group
Dolphin Swim & Whale Watching Mauritius: 4.5-Hour Speedboat Tour Swim with wild dolphins in Tamarin Bay and spot humpback or sperm whales on the Indian Ocean from Mauritius aboard a speedboat with professional skippers and snorkeling gear. Mon–Sat · 06:45 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.45 (62 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 233 per person
Ziplining at Vallé Advenature Park: Quad biking and more Zipline through 450 acres of Mauritian parkland, quad bike past endemic wildlife, and cross a Nepalese bridge with a live guide in English or French. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.51 (51 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 17 per person
Ebony Forest Chamarel Sunset Tour: Night Safari at Sublime Point Watch the Indian Ocean sunset from Sublime Point, then night safari through Mauritius's ancient ebony forest by open-air jeep with a local guide and refreshments. Every day · No fixed time · From age 5 ★ 4.78 (18 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 106 per person
Snorkeling in Mauritius: Lagoon, Island & Waterfall Snorkel a protected marine park in Mauritius, explore a wildlife island with a guide, cruise to a hidden waterfall, and relax on a lagoon beach. Every day · 08:00 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
Mauritius: La Vanille Nature Park tour with local guide Every day · No fixed time · Up to age 64 ★ 4.60 (10 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Ile aux Aigrettes Catamaran Tour: Ebony Forest & Wildlife Sail from Mauritius to Ile aux Aigrettes on a private catamaran to walk through an ebony forest, spot Pink Pigeons and giant tortoises. Every day · 08:00 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,264 per group
Compare 3 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Mauritius
From US$ 165 per person · 1 h to 8 h
ATV riding in Mauritius: Quad bikes through Vallé Adventure Park Ride quad bikes through Mauritius forests and river crossings at Vallé Adventure Park for one hour with a live guide in English or French. Children from age 12 welcome. Every day · 08:30 and 17:30 · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Le Morne hike & Chamarel Falls tour: 4 Mauritius photo spots Hike Le Morne peak at 500m, then visit Macondé, the 7-Coloured Earth and Chamarel Falls: a private tour with certified guide and hotel pickup, 8 hours from your hotel. Mon–Sat · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Mauritius: Le Morne Peninsula Spot spinner dolphins in their natural habitat, then snorkel vibrant coral reefs off the Le Morne Peninsula coast, hotel pickup included. Every day · 09:30 · Hotel pickup Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · AR · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 337 per group
The top 12 of 18 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius Southwest: Private Scenic Day Tour & 3-Course LunchOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 110 per person | 8h | 4.53★ · 495 | Every day · 08:30 | English, French, Hindi +1 |
| Hike and climb Le Morne Brabant in Mauritius: Sunrise scrambleTop ratedGroup of up to 15 | US$ 84 per person | 3h–4h | 4.97★ · 120 | Every day · 06:00 | English, French |
| Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Hike & Swim at Seven WaterfallsBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 45 per person | 3h | 4.78★ · 73 | Every day · 09:30 | English, French |
| Swim with Wild Dolphins & Southwest Mauritius TourGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 148 per person | 8h | 4.17★ · 185 | Every day · 07:30 | English, French |
| Swim with Wild Dolphins in Mauritius: 2-Hour ExcursionGroup of up to 8 | US$ 67 per person | 2h | 4.65★ · 88 | Every day · 07:00 | English, French |
| Buggy ride Mauritius: Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, 2 hoursGroup of up to 8 | US$ 160 per group | 2h | 4.88★ · 229 | Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 | English, French |
| Ebony Forest Chamarel Birdwatching Tour: Seven Endemic BirdsGroup of up to 9 | US$ 58 per person | 4h | 4.95★ · 76 | Every day · 09:00 | English, French |
| Bel Ombre: Quad Bike Tour with Waterfall Swim & Sugar MillGroup of up to 5 | US$ 150 per group | 2h | 4.94★ · 306 | Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 | English, French |
| Mauritius Whale and Dolphin Watching Safari Oceanographer-LedPrivate | US$ 1,200 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 240 per person if 5 go | 3h | 5.00★ · 38 | Every day · 08:30 | English, German, French |
| Dolphin Swim & Whale Watching Mauritius: 4.5-Hour Speedboat TourGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 233 per person | 4h 30m | 4.45★ · 62 | Mon–Sat · 06:45 | English, French |
| Ziplining at Vallé Advenature Park: Quad biking and moreGroup of up to 7 | US$ 17 per person | 1h | 4.51★ · 51 | Every day · 09:00 | English, French |
| Ebony Forest Chamarel Sunset Tour: Night Safari at Sublime PointPrivate | US$ 106 per person | 3h | 4.78★ · 18 | Every day · No fixed time | English, French |
By what you need
- Private (7): Mauritius Southwest: Private Scenic Day Tour & 3-Course Lunch (US$ 110 per person) · Mauritius Whale and Dolphin Watching Safari Oceanographer-Led (US$ 1,200 per group) · Ebony Forest Chamarel Sunset Tour: Night Safari at Sublime Point (US$ 106 per person)
- With pickup (5): Mauritius Southwest: Private Scenic Day Tour & 3-Course Lunch (US$ 110 per person) · Swim with Wild Dolphins & Southwest Mauritius Tour (US$ 148 per person) · Dolphin Swim & Whale Watching Mauritius: 4.5-Hour Speedboat Tour (US$ 233 per person)
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