Frederica Nature Reserve

• 4X4 Safari - This is very popular among the tourists as it is the best way to embrace the lush green environment with friends and family. It takes you to the heart of the reserve which is a bombardment of priceless and closest connection with nature. Generally, it's two-hours of the informative trip where the driver shares his knowledge about the different sites within the reserve. There are two routes for this ride; the abundance of Mauritian wildlife at Dalsing Plains and home of the beautiful Hirondelles waterfall at Sentier Goyaves. The minimum ages requirement for the safari is three years.

Schedule: Monday to Sunday: Morning session at 9 AM and afternoon session at 1 PM

• Quad Biking - It is a combination of hiking and motorsports leading to the interior depth of the reserve after a 3 and half hour ride. The tourists can enjoy the view of sugarcane fields and rough terrain of the dense mountain roads on the quad bikes and buggies. The Quintre waterfall serves as a rejuvenating break, and lucky tourists can encounter sightings of rare bird species. The quad drivers must be at least 16 years in age, and the pillion rider must be five years or older. For the buggies, the minimum age requirement for the passengers is 12 years.

• Wildlife Trekking: This venture is ideal for budding ecologists and nature enthusiasts as it gives the tourists an in-depth knowledge of the reserve's ecosystem and how it works towards preserving the biodiversity. Throughout the two hour way, the trekkers come across several species of endangered plants and different kinds of wild orchids. Other endemic species of fauna that are widely visible during the trek are the White-tailed tropicbird, the Mauritian fruit bat and the echo parakeet.

• Night Safari - The appeal of the reserve doubles after sundown, and you couldn't possibly say no to this 2 and a half hour ride. Discovering hidden areas under the starry night and hauntingly beautiful silence of the surroundings together constitutes an unmatched ambience. You can experience the versatility of nature in the Frederica reserve as it gives a contrasting feel during the night which is entirely different than the daytime. When the tour ends, the tourists are treated with good food and beverages to amplify the entire journey.

If you are staying at any resort at Bel Ombre and completely oblivious about the bounty of natural grandeur and thrilling adventure, keep some days off for a trip to the Frederica Nature Reserve. It's going to be a one in a lifetime experience with the closest encounter with nature and you are definitely not going to regret it!