Ile Aux Aigrettes Island is a declared nature reserve. There is an ongoing eco-tourism project that was launched by the Mauritian Wildlife Fund in order to protect and conserve the island’s flora and fauna.
Ecological Significance
Ile Aux Aigrettes is spread over in a small area of 27 hectares and one might wonder if there’s any ecological significance at all. The island itself is a work in progress, with authorities aiming to create an island ecology similar to the one that existed before colonial times.
How to Reach the Island
Located off the coast of Mahebourg, Ile Aux Aigrettes can be reached in about 10 minutes from Pointe Jerome. The island can only be reached by boat and at specific timings.
Things to Do
Ile Aux Aigrettes Island is one of the best places to visit in Mauritius, and when you visit it you’re practically signing up for a fascinating lesson in nature. You can enjoy interesting activities from boating tours and guided tours of the forest to a trip to a wonderful nature museum that’s dedicated to the ecology of the island.
Island Fauna
Wildlife enthusiasts staying at resorts such as The Residence Mauritius or a similar other property will get to spot a number of creatures during their tours to Ile Aux Aigrettes Island. And these include the pink pigeon, Mauritius Fody, Aldabra Giant Tortoise, and more.
