Moris
🐢 Parks & animals · South-East
Vallée de Ferney
A protected native forest valley near Vieux Grand Port, with guided walks and the chance to see the rare Mauritius kestrel fed at noon.
🚗 From the villa1 h 10 · 60.5 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1.5–2.5 hnot counting the drive
🕓 Best time of day☀️ Morning · 🕛 Midday
💰 PriceRs 700–1,500 (CHF 12–26)Guided walk per person; 4×4 tour extra.
The Ferney Valley conservation area protects a native forest where the Mauritius kestrel, once the rarest bird in the world, was saved. Guided walks (or a 4×4 tour) explain endemic plants, and around midday the rangers feed the kestrels, which swoop down right in front of you.
A great pairing with Lion Mountain or Mahébourg.
- Mauritius kestrel feeding
- Native forest walk
Getting there
Driving route from the villa
🚗 By car: 1 h 10 (60.5 km) off-peak. Car park at the entrance. Directions in Google Maps ↗
- 🚕 Taxi from the villa: about Rs 2,450–3,250 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).
Tips
- 💡 Arrive before 12:00 for the kestrel feeding.