Vallée de Ferney, Nature reserve in Grand Port District, Mauritius
The Vallée de Ferney extends across 200 hectares of protected land, featuring dense forest areas and multiple hiking trails through indigenous vegetation.
The reserve gained protection status in 2006 through a partnership between La Vallée de Ferney Conservation Trust, Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, and local authorities.
Local guides share knowledge about traditional uses of native plants and their significance to Mauritian natural heritage during guided forest walks.
Visitors must make reservations for guided tours and arrive by 11:30 AM to observe the daily feeding of wild Mauritius kestrels at the trailhead.
The reserve shelters 14 pairs of critically endangered Mauritius kestrels within its 400-year-old forest, making it a primary habitat for this rare species.
Location: Grand Port District
Website: https://ferney.mu
GPS coordinates: -20.36485,57.70484
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:32
Mauritius presents natural sites away from tourist centers. The island shows its geological diversity through beaches, waterfalls and hiking paths. Cultural sites like UNESCO World Heritage Apravasi Ghat and Chateau de Labourdonnais document history. Black River Gorges National Park houses rare animal and plant species. La Cuvette and Pointe d'Esny beaches allow swimming in clear water. The Valley of Ferney protects local wildlife.
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