Aigrettes Island

Enjoy a visit and a 1.5 hours tour of the animal sanctuary of Ile aux Aigrettes Island.
Escape to a little sanctuary for animal and nature lovers. Embark on a boat trip in the lagoon and
land one a haven for endemic species in Mauritius. The island has been declared a nature
conservation site and today is being preserved by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.

Highlights of this site:
Enjoy a boat trip in the lagoon
Visit an islet belonging to Mauritius
Get to see breath-taking scenery of the South East of Mauritius
Get a glimpse of the early natural history of Mauritius
See the rare pink pigeon, the Mauritius Kestrel, endangered skinks and giant tortoises
Learn about the multiple conservation programmes done on the island for endangered species

What’s Included
1 hour 30 mins tour
Boat trip from Pointe Jerome to Ile aux Aigrettes Island
Entrance to the island reserve
Guided tour of the island
Discover the fauna and flora unique to Mauritius
Breath-taking scenery of the South East of Mauritius
Access to the gift shop at the Visitors’ Centre
Monday – Saturday: 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:00
Sunday: 09:30, 10:00

Visit of Ile Aux Aigrettes:
1 hour 30 minutes
Transfer to and from Ile Aux Aigrettes:
10 minutes per trip
Operational Days:
Everyday, except 25th Dec, 01st & 02nd Jan