Rivulet Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary image

Rivulet Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary

Tourist attraction National park Bird watching area

😐 The sanctuary should open one day during the weekend as most tourists would make the most of their visits. The sanctuary lacks in activities and attractions other than bird watching- which is only possible during the migration season. To disappoint, it has a tortoise pen and a plant nursery but wit... People often mention parking, birds, Nice, sanctuary, Port, Louis, Good, bird, species, Mauritius,


Address

VG53+C6V, Port Louis, Mauritius

Contact

+230 217 2886

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (455 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: (Mauritian National Day), 9 am to 4 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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  • 3/5 H L P. 2 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    The sanctuary should open one day during the weekend as most tourists would make the most of their visits. The sanctuary lacks in activities and attractions other than bird watching- which is only possible during the migration season. To disappoint, it has a tortoise pen and a plant nursery but with only two tortoise and a closed off plant nursery area. It lacks useful information (photos, facts) of the types of plants which are being propagated and grown in the nursery. The grounds itself could use with having more trees and flowers.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harold M. 4 years ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Natural reserve and bird sanctuary. Birds seasonally leave the cold regions of the North Pole each year on a long voyage of survival to Mauritius It is very unfortunate that les salines sanctuary has given place to The defunct Bulk Sugar Terminal. COOL place for meditation.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mehdi j. 7 months ago on Google • 627 reviews
    The visit is free for people who love tranquility and nature you will appreciate the setting you will see rare birds of Mauritius and endangered plant species which only grows in Mauritius I really appreciate it this visit I did not expect to see this wonderful place on red earth, wood rock

  • 3/5 JEO M. 2 years ago on Google • 28 reviews
    The government need to protect this place cause it is in great danger for the migratory birds... people throw all their rubbish and waste right here where the birds come... very sad to see that
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bashir C. 3 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    February marks the migration of birds to the northern hemisphere. There were still loads of terns and turnstones. The birds will all have left by March except for the whimbrels and will start reaching our shores again in September.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 vincent van r. 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Don’t go in your own if you are not a local, a local gave me this advice (it seemed like he wouldn’t even go on his own 😄) for safety reasons.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jean Noel K. 5 years ago on Google
    Secured parkings available there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ashiv D. 4 years ago on Google
    Secure parking in the shade. Larger vehicles will have difficulty manoeuvring there. Rs80 for the first 4 hours of parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jennifer LEUNG YOON S. 5 years ago on Google
    Safe and secure parking but a bit narrow
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 OCEAN G. 5 years ago on Google
    👍👍👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 gerard a. 5 years ago on Google
    one of the most expensive parking in port louis
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nooreena H. 6 years ago on Google
    Safe secure covered and convenient
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 olivier p. 1 month ago on Google • 247 reviews New
    👍👍

  • 4/5 Dr Mridul Murali K. 11 months ago on Google • 215 reviews
    The Rivulet Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary is a beautiful and peaceful natural reserve located on the north coast of Mauritius. The sanctuary is home to a diverse range of bird species, including both resident and migratory birds, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The sanctuary is spread over an area of approximately 100 hectares, and it includes a variety of habitats such as mangroves, mudflats, and marshes, which provide a natural haven for the birds. The sanctuary also serves as an important breeding ground for several species of birds, including the endangered Mauritius Fody and the Pink Pigeon. Visitors to the sanctuary can take a guided tour to learn more about the various bird species and their habitats. The sanctuary is equipped with observation decks and hides, which provide excellent viewing points for birdwatching. The sanctuary also features a visitors' center, where visitors can learn more about the bird species and the conservation efforts being undertaken to protect them. The Rivulet Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary is not only an important conservation area but also a place of natural beauty. Its tranquil setting and scenic views make it a great place for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. The sanctuary is also a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing, allowing visitors to explore the area's waterways and see the birdlife from a different perspective. Overall, the Rivulet Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in nature and birdwatching. Its natural beauty, diverse range of bird species, and importance as a conservation area make it a unique and valuable asset to Mauritius.

  • 4/5 R N. 1 year ago on Google • 201 reviews
    Really peaceful but did not see any migrating birds

  • 5/5 pravin G. 4 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    amazing n very calm...gud for sunset view...

  • 2/5 Parvez A. 6 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Good

  • 5/5 Kavita P. 6 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    A quiet piece of paradise where you can observe sea birds from all over the world. Interesting info centre, equipped with a viewing terrace and telescope for those of you wanting a closer look! Warm & helpful staff members

  • 5/5 Shah Nawaaz T. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to observe rare birds

  • 5/5 mooradkhan j. 4 years ago on Google
    Beauty of nature!!

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 5 years ago on Google
    Best place to relax...with the familly

  • 4/5 Asraf O. 5 years ago on Google
    Birds migration a natural beauty.

  • 5/5 Tommy S. 6 years ago on Google
    Very good place to explore for those who like nature and a healthy environment...

  • 5/5 Avinash G. 5 years ago on Google
    Natural place for birds.. various species.. seasonal migration at its best.!

  • 5/5 Mevin Booteeah M. 5 years ago on Google
    Not such a secured area. be wary how to venture there.

  • 4/5 Hans Jude M. 4 years ago on Google
    Top for jogging and fishing.

  • 5/5 Moosa A. 5 years ago on Google
    Better place to see bird of different country

  • 4/5 Ravi B. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice view and possible to see migrating birds there.

  • 4/5 Didier H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good reserves (Original) Bonne reserves

  • 3/5 EloOdy E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love well-prepared bread everything is good but only there is something that tires me since you have raised the price of bread to 100 rupees has become 125 the worst the porsion of the chips has to decrease I recommend more chips in order thank you. (Original) J'adore le pain bien préparé tout est bon mais seulement il y a quelque chose qui me fatigue vu que vous avez monté le prix du pain à 100 roupies est devenu à 125 le pire la porsion des chips a diminuer je recommande plus de chips dans la commande merci.

  • 4/5 Lionel M. 4 years ago on Google
    If u r searching for shade it good

  • 4/5 Joel R. 5 years ago on Google
    Your car is safe there.

  • 5/5 Tej K. 4 years ago on Google
    Safe parking and not expensive

  • 5/5 Yvette S. 4 years ago on Google
    Safe and convenient

  • 4/5 Brian I. 5 years ago on Google
    Good safe parking. The entrance is a bit hard to find.

  • 3/5 Imran S. 8 years ago on Google
    It's a car park not much more to say really. Free after 4pm and on weekends too. Very exciting.

  • 5/5 Zani C. 7 years ago on Google
    Easily accessible. Great view from waterfront

  • 2/5 anju r. 5 years ago on Google
    very narrow drive way for 4x4s

  • 5/5 priyesh r. 4 years ago on Google
    Looks awesome

  • 5/5 Desire B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Caudan water front (Original) Caudan water front

  • 4/5 Nit G. 3 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 Rood N. 3 years ago on Google
    Just love the atmosphere!

  • 2/5 Queen S. 4 years ago on Google
    Boring

  • 3/5 Jaysan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very secure parking (Original) Parking très sécurisé

  • 3/5 Stephane L. 4 years ago on Google
    Expensive parking

  • 3/5 Josian Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) December 24, 2019 (Original) 24 Décembre 2019

  • 5/5 Codarren V. 4 years ago on Google
    good but limited

  • 1/5 김지수 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The parking fee is 80 rupees, but I don't have a card, so I called a parking agent to pay for it. It was ridiculous and tried to pick it up. (Original) 주차요금이 80루피인데 카드가 없어서 돈으로 지불하기위해 주차요원을 부르니 180루피를 내라고 했다. 어이가 없어서 따지려고 했다가 참았다.

  • 3/5 Abdul R. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s safe to park over there

  • 3/5 Anoucheka R. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 3/5 Jean-Claude D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little disappointed by Port Louis, nothing extraordinary to see, if the market remains typical, the Museum remains disappointing, when the grand bazaar is a curiosity that is not necessarily worth seeing. (Original) Un peu déçu par Port Louis, rien d'extraordinaire a voir, si le marché reste typique, le Muséum reste décevant, quand au grand bazar c'est une curiosité qui ne vaut pas forcément le détour.

  • 4/5 Любен �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's close to the market! (Original) Близо е до пазара!

  • 4/5 Dominique M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Places and Port Louis is important and guarded, which allows for quiet shopping. (Original) Des places et à Port Louis c"est important et gardé. Ce qui permet de faire du shopping tranquille.

  • 5/5 Jitendra D. 4 years ago on Google
    In front of casino Port Louis.

  • 4/5 Indiwar S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice parking in Port Louis. Covered parking to protect car from sun. Rs80. near docks its Rs50.

  • 5/5 Michael H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very clear park recommendation to discover Port Louis. You can get over 4 hours for 80 rupees. But you park directly in the le caudan center and you get right in the center at the umbrella street and on the piers out. (Original) Ganz klare Parkempfehlung um Port Louis zu entdecken. 4 h für 80 Rupien kann man verschmerzen. Dafür parkt man direkt im le Caudan Center und man kommt direkt im Zentrum an der Regenschirm-Strasse und an den Piers raus.

  • 5/5 Samuele E. 4 years ago on Google
    Easy and cheap

  • 5/5 ee s. 4 years ago on Google
    Safe parking

  • 5/5 Deepesh D. 4 years ago on Google
    nice parking

  • 3/5 Kevin K. 4 years ago on Google
    OK service and parking fees

  • 4/5 Koushinee 5 years ago on Google
    Cozy

  • 3/5 R B. 5 years ago on Google
    👍🏻

  • 5/5 Rajendranath Das D. 5 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Nadine B. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing location

  • 2/5 melanie c. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very expensive for parking (Original) tres cher pour un parking

  • 5/5 Suhayl M. 6 years ago on Google
    Good architecture and just everything looks like a poche place

  • 4/5 Christopher Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting scenery with the port in front.

  • 5/5 Maryline K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent place, Air (Original) Lieu magnifique, Aérer

  • 3/5 Vimal P. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and calm place

  • 4/5 Ecclesia N. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place very quite lots of poeple do exercice here

  • 5/5 ikhlaas d. 4 years ago on Google
    My place

  • 4/5 FRVNCRO M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 agathe r. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Giovanni L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tres sympha (Original) Tres sympha

  • 5/5 Jhayvesh B. 4 years ago on Google
    Many birds to watch

  • 5/5 Simon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 black killers K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Lindsay S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place

  • 5/5 Gapion D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Port Louis is a beautiful town to stay 2 or 3 days. The market is also worth the spice. (Original) Port Louis est une magnifique bourgade pour y séjourner 2 ou 3 jours. Le marché mérite le détour aussi pour les épices.

  • 4/5 Avinash K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 3/5 Rob M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bbb (Original) Bbb

  • 5/5 Ezechiel P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Axel C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to see migrating birds

  • 4/5 Sanjana B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

  • 4/5 Darwin R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nature

  • 5/5 Karramutally Y. 4 years ago on Google
    For all birds observeŕ, this place is for you. Need to keep this place clean and tidy.

  • 4/5 Inuraebe 1. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 1/5 Darel N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Light blue (Original) Celeste

  • 5/5 sandrine j. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Empeigne Louis C. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 4/5 Joe P. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Legrand Z. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful for taking pictures. (Original) Magnifique pour prend des photos.

  • 2/5 Tang Yat Hee V. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The port make two (Original) Le port font deux

  • 5/5 Khizaar u. 5 years ago on Google
    interesting

  • 5/5 Rose A. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Christine R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Beau

  • 5/5 Viken G. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing Nature

  • 4/5 Floucheka L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet relaxing super harbor view (Original) Tranquilles détendre super vue sur le port

  • 5/5 Kissy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting spot.

  • 4/5 Fabrice Ho K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good to bring family and kids on a walk

  • 5/5 Mohammad yaseen K. 3 years ago on Google
    Fishing activities

  • 5/5 Khushal T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Suryavansh Sunrise (. 1 year ago on Google
    I was on duty in the vicinity , I am employed as Field Supervisor

  • 5/5 Franco F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place.need to preserved

  • 4/5 joomun z. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice peaceful place

  • 2/5 Vickram Vik P. 1 year ago on Google
    Boring and full of litter everywhere...mostly plastics Avide birders to stay patient

  • 3/5 Irfaan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Lack of gardening, tons of plastic and mosquitos

  • 4/5 Sobha Jaffar H. 3 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Amazing,I live just nearby,watching at them every time they came back. Students should do a must,teachers to be informed.


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