All about Grande Montagne Nature Reserve
With indigenous seedlings grown in its nursery (located at Solitude), the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation has been actively involved in the restoration of Grande Montagne Nature Reserve (GMNR) since 1996.Grande Montagne is a region with rich fertile soil that is regarded to be high altitude (300–350 m). Due to the seedlings' high success rate, the restoration effort has advanced successfully. This reserve is successfully preserving a number of endangered species, including Ramosmania rodriguesii, Hibiscus liliiflorus, and Eugenia rodriguesensis. Officers from the non-profit organisation is in charge of the Grande Montagne Nature Reserve, and they also maintain the Visitors’ Centre and perform restoration work there. MWF and the Forestry Department collaborate closely.
Ecotourism at Grande Montagne - From Monday to Saturday, guided excursions are available in the Grande Montagne Nature Reserve.
No reservations are necessary for excursions at 9.30 a.m. and 13.15 p.m. However, you may make reservations for tours at other times or for photographing by calling (230) 831-4862 for Grande Montagne or (230) 831-4558 for Solitude or sending an email to grandemont@mauritian-wildlife.org.
Additional information is available on "Our Ecotours”