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Unveil the Untouched Beauty of Bel Ombre
Set on Mauritius’ wilder, less developed southern coastline, Bel Ombre is the perfect destination for nature-loving travellers who prefer unspoiled beauty to shops, restaurants and bars. Beaches here are some of the most picturesque on the whole island, and the backdrop of Le Morne Brabant lends a touch of magic.
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A Glimpse into Bel Ombre’s Rich History
Bel Ombre takes its name from a fast-moving, salmon-like fish called the “ombre” that once lived in a pond on the old sugar estate. After catching a large specimen, the first tenant named the place Bel Ombre. The fish, a silver species with colorful markings, has since disappeared.
For decades, sugar production was central to Bel Ombre’s economy, but it ended in 1999. Today, the region mainly relies on tourism and real estate development, with sugarcane now processed in Médine.
Hotels in Bel Ombre
In Bel Ombre, you can book your resort in a 4*hotel or 5* hotel, which are listed below, or you can choose small family-owned bungalows, apartments and villas.
Tamassa Resort - an elegant beach resort surrounded by tropical lagoons and lush hillsides.
Outrigger Beach Resort - nestled in the Bel Ombre nature reserve, boasts splendid views of the Indian Ocean.
Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort Hotel - Beautifully nestled on a beach and surrounded by a lush green garden, Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort is situated in the heart of Domaine de Bel Ombre.
SO Sofitel - this 5-star resort offers views of mountains, lagoons and the Indian Ocean and features a private white sand beach
Kaz'alala - located at the heart of Bel Ombre, right next to Heritage Le Chateau and the award-winning Heritage Golf Club, Kaz’alala Hosted B&B is a unique lodging option in Mauritius for a different Mauritius experience.
Heritage Awali Golf and Spa Resort is an ideal place to experience authentic Mauritius and relax in harmony with nature, either for just the two of you or with the whole family, and it has an 18-hole golf course overlooking the ocean.
Shanti Maurice is a 5-star boutique lifestyle resort and a sanctuary where habitués return time and again for its world-class spa, health-conscious cuisine, and warm, friendly staff. Your stay in this earthly paradise promises to be nothing short of wonderful.
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Things to Do Near Bel Ombre
World of Seashells
The Natural History Museum in Bel Ombre showcases 8,000 seashells, revealing their morphology, defence systems, and stunning patterns. Visitors can also explore the historical uses of shells by humans. The museum includes a souvenir shop.
Heritage Golf Club
The Heritage Golf Club, a multi-award-winning championship course in Mauritius, boasts spectacular vistas from every green and tee. It offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all handicap levels.
La Vanille Nature Park
Half an hour from Bel Ombre, this La Vanille Nature Park is ideal for families, featuring giant tortoises, a 20,000-insect collection, Nile crocodile feedings, Oscar the iguana, a wildlife museum, pony rides, and a baby tortoise nursery. Kids can feed the tortoises for an extra fee.
Heritage Nature Reserve
The mountainous topography of Heritage Nature Reserve offers breathtaking views, vast plains where stags parade majestically, impressive waterfalls and intact natural beauty. The scenery is overwhelming and can be discovered through several activities, such as :
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Nearby Beaches Beaches
La Prairie Beach: Located just south of Le Morne Brabant with a stunning view of the mountain, the beach offers excellent snorkelling opportunities with shallow coral reefs and a variety of reef fish and sea stars. Its proximity to corals and uncrowded setting make it a popular spot for snorkelers.
Le Morne Beach, located at the foot of the majestic Morne Brabant mountain, listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO, is popular with windsurfers and kite surfers.
St Felix Beach: The beach is beautiful, perfect for a day at the beach with friends or for adventurers eager to find a piece of paradise to perfect their tans away from the crowded beaches of the island.
Riambel Beach: This beach is a peaceful bliss and a secluded spot of a white sandy beach, excellent for a stop while road-tripping the South Coast.
Telfair Beach: Located near Souillac, the small beach in Telfair Garden, named after naturalist Charles Telfair, is a popular picnic spot by the seaside. Telfair was instrumental in developing the Bel Ombre sugar estate.
Ilot Sancho: A small canal separates the mainland from this islet, which can be reached on foot. It offers beautiful ocean views and is steeped in legend, said to be a former pirate hideout where treasure may still be buried.
Gris Gris: Located a few kilometres from Bel Ombre, this dramatic site is famous for its high sea cliffs. With no coral reef to break the swell, powerful waves crash directly against the cliffs, creating spectacular water splashes.
La Roche Qui Pleure (Weeping Rock): Situated near Gris Gris, this natural rock formation appears to “weep” as strong waves hit the basalt cliffs below, producing a striking visual effect.
