Journey of Discovery at The Residence Mauritius

A Memorable Expedition Through the Southern Part of the Idyllic Island

A Jewel of elegant refinement reminiscent of a bygone age, The Residence Mauritius is a beachfront paradise set along a stunning stretch of pearl-white sand, swept up in the warmth of Mauritian hospitality and exceptional island experiences.

From the North to the South, Mauritius is inundated with the beauty of nature, culture and history. While the northern part of the island is filled with glossy, pristine resorts, the southern part of the island offers the most beautiful and wildest landscape from the spectacular views of the mountainous terrains, stunning shorelines to irrepressible tropical coastal environment.

Discover the southern part of the island, immerse in the abundance of rare indigenous wildlife and authentic island life with The Residence Mauritius. With several notable destinations including the Sancho Island, Black River Gorges and Grand Bassin to explore, guests are invited to witness the best natural beauty and history that Mauritius has to offer.

The Wild South Eden

Experience romance, adventure and the genuine hospitality of its people as Mauritius inspires to slow down and go with the island flow in the south coast. Prepare for amazing encounters among the island’s natural wonders as guests head to the Black River Gorges National Park to see the protected tropical hardwood trees, including the Mauritius ebony which once covered much of the island.

Famous for its waterfalls, vistas and hiking, the gorge is the largest national park in Mauritius, located in the central highlands. The viewpoint at the park offers captivating views of the forested mountain landscape, often include sightings of white-tailed tropicbirds, variety of dove species and the rare Mauritian pink pigeon for the lucky ones.

For a more leisurely park exploration, Vanilla Nature Park is a stunning lush tropical vegetation covering 3.5 hectares. Showcasing a diverse range of animal species, this reserve comprises a large number of crocodiles as well as the largest colony of tortoise in captivity in the world in addition to many other animals including deers, wild boars and carp to name a few.

The park also houses an insectarium where the work of Jacques Siedlecki is stored and features specimens of inestimable rarity, some of which are now extinct. Another valuable asset of the park is the fossil museum where visitors are introduced to the ammonite collection along with skeletons of various species on the island and the history of marine mammals.

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