Its 2,000 hectares of green with hills, mountains, ponds and rivers, namely the "Grande Rivière Sud-Est."

"L'Etoile" was previously a private hunting domain now open to the public and to tourism; thanks to "Ciel et Nature" managers and owners of the place for their excellent vision.

Situated in the south-east of Mauritius, the domain includes one of the most ancient sugar mill of Mauritius, (now abandonned) that is Ferney and it spreads towards the bay of Mahebourg in the South, to the historic bungalow of "Falaises Rouges" overlooking the "Vieux Grand Port Lagoon.

L'Etoile is definitely the most preserved region of Mauritius. Apart from its English garden and its rivers, the domain counts indigenous woods rich of hundreds of different varieties of plants and trees, including the most ancient ebony trees of Mauritius and other endemic species. This habitat being favorable to the survival of several wild animals, visitors will be able to watch deer, boars, monkeys and bats as well as rare species of birds like the "Cateau vert" and the "Crescerelle".

The landscape being mountainous, the domain offers several viewpoints from which magnificent panoramic views on more than half of Mauritius can be seen; from the central plateaus to the Lion Mountain via the Moka range.

L'Etoile proposes several services and excursions offering different ways of visiting this domain. There is, first of all its "Table d'hôte" where receptions can be organized. It is situated in the main building; previously the hunting camp, this building is also the reception and meeting point for the excursions such as trekking, 4 X 4 ranging, Quad biking, and Mountain-biking
The impressive area of L'Etoile allows that each sport activity has its own set of tracks.

 

Quad Biking

Quad tours are another means of visiting and appreciating the domain, its flora and fauna in a more active fashion; they are not meant for the performing of personal achievements. They take place twice a day and always include lunch.

 

Mornings:
Start : 10.00
Back: 1.00 p.m.
Lunch: 13.30 p.m.

Afternoons:
Lunch: 12.45 p.m.
Start: 2.00 p.m.
Back: 5.00 p.m.

• Quad rides normally occur in groups of 4 to 13 Quads, and are of a duration of 2 ½ hours.

• Two special Quad rides can be organized if booked at least 7 days in advance and subject to gathering a minimum of 4 Quads.

• One ride that goes deeper into the L’Etoile domain lasts approximately 3 ½ hours

• The other ride of 4 ½ hours runs from L’Etoile down to “Falaise Rouge.” on the coast.

• It is recommended to participants to wear sports shoes with socks, to bring sun block cream and… a camera. One can wear either a pair of trousers or shorts.

• It is advisable to bring also some spare clothes as l’Etoile proposes showers and bathing towels.

• Helmets and oilskins are also provided.

• Not advisable to pregnant women!

• The minimum age for steering a quad is 17 and children below 7 are not allowed to take part, even on double quads.

• Driving skills evaluation are carried out before each trip.

Contact Details

Domaine de l'Etoile,

Ciel et Nature Ltee,

L'Etoile, Mont Blanche,

Mauritius.