Moris
🌿 Nature & viewpoints · Central plateau
Mare aux Vacoas reservoir
The island's biggest reservoir, in a crater-like bowl on the cool plateau, with a walk on the dam and forest views.
🚗 From the villa35 min · 27.7 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed30 min – 1 hnot counting the drive
🕓 Best time of day☀️ Morning · 🌤️ Afternoon
💰 PriceFree
Mare aux Vacoas is the largest lake in Mauritius, a reservoir in an old volcanic depression surrounded by forest at 600 m. Walk on the dam, look for the monkeys, and enjoy the cool air: a quiet stop between Curepipe and Grand Bassin.
- Largest lake on the island
- Cool plateau air
Getting there
Driving route from the villa
🚗 By car: 35 min (27.7 km) off-peak. By the dam. Directions in Google Maps ↗
- 🚕 Taxi from the villa: about Rs 1,100–1,500 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).