Ebony Forest (Chamarel, Mauritius)
Ebony Forest Reserve is a paradise for the island’s remaining threatened endemic flora and fauna. With less than 2% of high-quality forest remaining, the Directors of La Vanille Nature Park, embarked on a long-term commitment to recreate and restore 50 ha. of native forest, where the island’s rare and endangered flora and fauna could find sanctuary. Ten years on, more than 16 ha. of invaded forest have been weeded and more than 141,000 indigenous plants planted. Working in collaboration with the Government of Mauritius and the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, the endangered Pink Pigeon and endangered Echo Parakeet were reintroduced in early 2018. Ebony Forest is now home to five of the nine endemic bird species: Mauritius Bulbul, Mauritius Paradise Flycatcher, Mauritius Kestrel, Grey white-eye, Pink Pigeon and Echo Parakeet.
Keen to share their passion for the Island’s nature and landscapes, Ebony Forest opened to the public in June 2017. The site offers visitors of all ages an opportunity to reinvigorate their senses by visiting the rare ebony forest with a guided tour along a raised walkway, hiking, safari jeep rides. Visitors can meet the endemic birds, enjoy the unbeatable views and journey through the Ebony Experience museum where you will witness 8 million years of natural history.
Ebony Forest is not only committed to restoring the forest, but to inspiring others to participate and get involved. Visitors can go on birdwatching and hiking tours, partake in the planting activities and visit the Ecology Centre. Special interactive activities are available for primary and secondary school children. The team welcomes volunteers and works with multiple local and international partners in support of the conservation work. A visit to Ebony Forest helps support the continuous conservation work.
Address: 90409, 7 Colored Earth Road,
Chamarel, Mauritius
Phone Number: (+230) 460 3030/ 460 3031
Mail: info@ebonyforest.com
Bookings: bookings@ebonyforest.com
