Giant Tortoise and Cave Reserve of François Leguat

The main attraction at the François Leguat Gigantic Tortoise and Cave Reserve is strolling among 200 gigantic tortoises in the wild . Approximately 1500 Aldabra tortoises that were transported from ‘La Vanille Réserve Mascareignes’ in Mauritius eight years ago, have now been reintroduced in the wild in this 20-hectare nature reserve. A suspended wooden bridge leads you through the 275,000 plants that have been planted with the help of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF).

A half-hour guided tour in a limestone cave is also included in the ticket price. The reserve is located on the south western side of Rodrigues and has a unique set of limestone features including 9 beautiful caves and dolines. Among them is the aptly named cavern; Grande Caverne. It's been equipped with state-of-the-art elevated paths, stairs and eco-friendly lighting system.  

With the help of a cave consultant from Australia, Grande Caverne has turned out to be one of the most beautiful "show caves" in Southwest Indian Ocean and has been constructed to international standards.