Located in southeastern Mauritius, just a stone’s throw from the island’s largest lagoon, FERNEY is nestled in a setting of wild, unspoiled greenery. Across this expanse of more than 3,000 hectares, nature, residential areas, agriculture, and even ecotourism blend harmoniously—offering a different way to experience the island at its purest.
In FERNEY, nature isn’t kept under a glass dome: it’s experienced, discovered, and shared. Much more than a nature reserve, FERNEY also champions a different way of inhabiting and experiencing the land—preserving it without excluding people. Real estate development is proceeding at a measured pace on a small portion of the site, while some 14,000 visitors set foot each year on this sanctuary to immerse themselves a little more in one of the island’s last untouched fragments. “The idea isn’t to turn the space into a sanctuary, but to show that it’s possible for multiple uses to coexist without compromising what makes the place special,” says Marine Dalais, Marketing and Sustainability Manager.
This approach has given rise to a spirit of openness. First, through must-see experiences, such as the FERNEY Nature Lodge—featuring four rooms nestled in the heart of nature—or Falaise Rouge, an 80-seat restaurant overlooking the spectacular site where the famous Battle of Vieux Grand Port took place, skillfully blending Mauritian traditions and local flavors with European influences. But FERNEY also reveals its countless facets along its hiking trails, through the labyrinth of its forest, and in the gentle rhythm of its days—like an invitation to reconnect, through various activities, with the rich and opulent natural surroundings.
While its trails—ranging from 5 to 13 km—take hikers and cyclists through a lush green setting, FERNEY also offers a guided tour of its park to discover species found nowhere else in the world, followed by a walk deep in the forest. The observant visitor can, for example, spot birds that have made headlines for narrowly escaping extinction, such as the kestrel or the rose-colored dove. While some walks may end with a delicious picnic in the great outdoors, as night falls, the Wildlife Dusk Safari offers a different spectacle: an immersion in nature during the golden hour, when deer, wild boars, or bats might make an appearance, before the grand finale—a cocktail reception celebrating the richness of Mauritian local produce in an untouched clearing.
The Garden Tour, meanwhile, invites you on a gentle sensory journey into the heart of a garden filled with a thousand scents—from flowers in full bloom to the climbing roots of vanilla plants, and the powerful aroma of centuries-old coffee trees. A detour to the farm—the beating heart of sustainable agriculture championed by the valley—allows the whole family to learn about the region’s farming practices and ecosystems during a fun, interactive experience that engages all five senses. Open to both children and adults, whether for a stay or a day trip, FERNEY invites you to experience a thousand adventures and experiences. Ultimately, it’s another way to discover Mauritius—by leaving the well-trodden paths of traditional tourism behind and venturing into the heart of a vibrant, living landscape.
Phone: +230 660 1937
Email: lvdf@ferney.mu
Website: FERNEY.MU
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