Adventurous Mauritius

A popular honeymoon destination and a luxury hot spot for celebrities and jet setters - Mauritius, one of the closest things to paradise on earth. Mauritius isn't just about beaches, it has a ton of activities, historic sights and lush forests. Mauritius has plenty to see and do, with cosmopolitan towns ideal for shopping, plenty of water sports for adventure travellers, and stunning natural beauty spots that will take your breath away.

WALK WITH LION

Mauritius has lots of adventure activities in which one can indulge in. A unique and one of the adventurous is walking with the lions, in their natural habitat with perfect safety. This exclusive activity is available all year round at the Casela Nature & Leisure Park, Mauritius.

This is a chance to experience and study the natural behavior of the lions and be a part of their “Pride” in a very natural environment. Under the supervision and guidance of the lions' handlers, you can get even closer, and experience from firsthand how it is to walk alongside the lions, lead them the way, pet them and can click the pictures with them.

Walks are available daily in the morning between 8 to 11am & in the afternoon between 2 to 5pm. Normally each walk lasts approximately an hour and consists of a small group of people, the guide lets you walk alongside the lions, you are allowed to touch, strike a pose with them rest your hands on their bucks, you will be given a big stick and advised to keep it between you and the lions to show that 'you're in charge'.

SKY DIVING

Experience once in a life time chance to fly over the top of one of the most spectacular island paradises in the world! Skydive from 10,000ft, offers a complete 360º bird's eye view of Mauritius's awesome coastal, inland and mountain scenery.

When reaching 10,000 feet, the aircraft door will open, and you will get to tandem skydive harnessed to an experienced qualified Instructor.  Then, in the open air you will experience flying – free falling for about a minute reaching a speed of 200 Km/hour, before the instructor will open the canopy and you will get to slide down in air for about 5 minutes, seeing the beautiful surrounding on your way down until the safe landing.

The take off is done from the magnificent sugar fields of Mon Loisir, with views of Mauritius' stunning lagoons and reefs stretching far into the Indian Ocean. The total duration of the skydive excursion is of about 1 hour, including ground training, 25 minutes flight to 10,000 feet, free fall and parachute flight.

SUBMARINE

Mauritius lets you experience the sights and sounds on “Blue Safari”, which takes

you down in total security, to 35 m deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Welcoming you to this enchanting underwater world are the myriad multi-color fishes, coral reefs and crystal blue waters. Popularly referred as the 'Betty of the Mascareignes', this safari will last one hour with a seating capacity of 5 to 10 passengers and the pilot or just for a couple, seated in A/C, fully transparent glassed cabin at atmospheric pressure. There is no age bar for this activity. The sight of ever changing colors of the corals and ship wrecks are astonishingly unbelievable and diving at night is also possible. You can even plan your wedding underwater where there will be a decorated submarine and a bottle of champagne for you. There will also be a diving cameraman available who will shot your wedding ceremonies.

SUB SCOOTER

Explore the crystal-clear underwater world of Mauritius through the world's first underwater scooters. Enclosed in a candy-coloured bubble with an engine attached, you can breathe freely in the air pocket as you steer yourself around 3m under the surface of the water. You're accompanied by a qualified diver at all times to ensure you don't go off in the wrong direction. This is a great fun activity for families with children over the age of 12 and for non-swimmers.

QUAD BIKING

Quad Biking is offered at Casela Adventure Park & L'Etoile, It is a fun, adrenalin-pumping way to explore the lush countryside. You can enjoy this amazing experience in Mauritius as individual or together with your partner. You have a choice between single-sit quad for 1 person and double-sits quad, ideal for 2 people. Children above the age of 8 can enjoy this quad biking activity alongside an adult on a double quad bike.

ZIPLINE

For those who have wished to experience flying like a bird must try zip- lining through the forests. If you've ever had a fantasy of being like Tarzan and swinging your way through a forest amidst trees, zip-lining on your Mauritius holiday could be quite an experience.

It's a unique activity in which people fly over a river, trees & rocks, through a network of zip-line cables. It is offered at Casela Adventure Park & Saint Felix Sugar Estate in South Mauritius to give you an exhilarating adventure experience. This activity is ideal for families and offers a great time and entertainment for all.