Ferney Nature Lodge

Half Board at Ferney Nature Lodge in Ferney:

• Meal plan: breakfast and dinner (lunch and drinks not included)

Full Board at Ferney Nature Lodge in Ferney:

• Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner (drinks not included)

Things to do near Ferney Nature Lodge

1. Beaches near Vieux Grand Port
   • Blue Bay Marine Park beach (20 min drive): the public beach of the protected Blue Bay Marine Park, known for snorkelling and glass bottom boat trips.
2. Landmarks and nature near Vieux Grand Port
   • Frederik Hendrik Museum, Vieux Grand Port (6 min drive): ruins and a museum on the site of the first Dutch settlement in Mauritius.
   • Lion Mountain trail (7 min drive): a steep hike to the summit above Vieux Grand Port, with views over the bay of Grand Port.
   • Mahébourg waterfront (14 min drive): the seafront promenade of Mahébourg, the main town of the south east.
3. Restaurants near Ferney
   • Le Bazilic (13 min drive): a Creole restaurant in Mahébourg on two floors with an outdoor deck, known for grilled calamari, fish curry and octopus salad.
   • Salut les Copains (13 min drive): a simple Mauritian restaurant in Mahébourg known for prawns in garlic sauce, fried squid and homemade samosas.
   • Le Capitaine (13 min drive): a Chinese and Indian restaurant in Mahébourg praised for its calamari, prawns and lamb curry.
   • Les Copains d'Abord (15 min drive): a seafood restaurant on the Mahébourg waterfront looking over the bay, open for over thirty years and known for its fisherman's platter.
   • Ti Kaz Kreol (15 min drive): a family run Creole restaurant in Mahébourg open in the evening, known for seafood noodles, grilled gambas and seafood platters served in a pineapple.
   • La Vielle Rouge (16 min drive): a seafood restaurant in Mahébourg cooking the daily harbour catch, with dishes like spiced fish in banana leaf with coconut sauce and smoked marlin.
4. Island trips on MariDeal near Ferney
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (11 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (11 min drive to the boat)
   • Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg with Croisières Australes (14 min drive to the boat)
   • Private Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Mahébourg (14 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos (17 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (17 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile des Deux Cocos Saturday Day Pass with Lunch Buffet (17 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (19 min drive to the boat)

Scuba diving near Ferney Nature Lodge

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of Ferney Nature Lodge, nearest first:
  • Blue Bay Divers (20 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive centre in Blue Bay offering PADI, SSI and CMAS courses and Nitrox dives.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Colorado: a 400 m canyon behind the reef off the south east coast, around 33 m deep, with a tunnel, an arch, sea fans and sometimes blacktip reef sharks.
  • HMS Sirius wreck: the wreck of a British frigate sunk in 1810 during the Battle of Grand Port, lying at 18 to 25 m with its cannons still visible.
  • Blue Bay Marine Park: a shallow coral reef no deeper than 10 m inside the marine park, suited to first dives.

Ferney Nature Lodge in Vieux Grand Port

Ferney Nature Lodge is a four room eco lodge in La Vallée de Ferney at Vieux Grand Port, on the south east coast of Mauritius, set inside a private nature reserve at the foot of the Bambou mountains where the Mauritius kestrel, the pink pigeon and the echo parakeet live. Each room is a separate 32 m² lodge with a terrace facing the valley. Guests have a butler, a shared infinity pool, a lounge with a fireplace and bar, and meals made with seasonal produce from the Ferney estate. Hiking trails of 5, 13 and 18 km start from the lodge, and guided tours take you into the conservation park and across the valley by 4x4.

Where is Ferney Nature Lodge?

• Location: in La Vallée de Ferney, on the B28 road at Vieux Grand Port, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius, north of Mahébourg. The lodge recommends a 4x4 or SUV for the valley road.
• Nearby: the Frederik Hendrik Museum at Vieux Grand Port is 6 minutes away by car and the Mahébourg waterfront 14 minutes.

Who is Ferney Nature Lodge best for?

• Hikers: guests have free access to the 5, 13 and 18 km open tracks of the valley, rated from 2 to 4 out of 5 for difficulty.
• Birdwatchers: the Mauritius kestrel, pink pigeon and echo parakeet live in the conservation park, which you visit on a guided 3 km walk.
• Couples: only four lodges, each with a king size bed and a private terrace over the valley, plus butler service and fireside dinners.
• Small families: each lodge takes 2 adults and 2 children on the sofa bed, a baby cot is available and the 4x4 tour accepts children from age 5.

Rooms and suites at Ferney Nature Lodge

• Four lodges: separate 32 m² units named after endemic birds, among them Kestrel, Echo-Parakeet and Pink Pigeon, in a safari chic style.
• Bedroom and bathroom: a king size bed, a sofa bed and an en suite bathroom with an Italian shower.
• Terrace: every lodge has its own terrace with a panoramic view over the valley.
• In the room: air conditioning, ceiling fans, a minibar, a safe, a telephone and free Wi-Fi.
• Occupancy: up to 2 adults and 2 children per lodge, with a baby cot on request.

Restaurants at Ferney Nature Lodge

1. Ferney Nature Lodge restaurant, farm to table on the lodge terrace
   • Mauritian flavours cooked with seasonal produce grown on the Ferney estate. Lunch is à la carte on the terrace overlooking the valley, and dinner is a set menu served by the fire or in the open air.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 08:00 to 10:00, Lunch 12:00 to 15:00, Dinner 19:00 to 21:00
2. Picnics and cooking classes
   • Picnics can be set up in the gardens of the reserve, and cooking classes of about two hours start at 09:30.

Bars at Ferney Nature Lodge

• Lodge lounge bar: a communal lounge with a fireplace and bar in the main lodge, the place for a drink before dinner.

Families and kids club at Ferney Nature Lodge

• Ferney Nature Lodge has no kids club, but children aged 0 to 17 are accepted, with up to 2 children sharing a lodge with 2 adults.
• Babies: a baby cot is available on request.
• Age limits on activities: the 4x4 guided tour is open to children aged 5 and over, and the 13 km and 18 km trails are not suitable for children under 12.

Activities and nature tours at Ferney Nature Lodge

• Open tracks: free access for guests to three marked trails: 5 km in about 1 hour (last start 14:00), 13 km in about 3 hours (last start 11:30) and 18 km in about 5 hours (last start 10:30).
• Conservation park guided tour: a 3 km walk of about 2 hours through native forest of ebony, bois clou and takamaka, starting at 09:00 or 13:30.
• Endemic birds: the Mauritius kestrel, pink pigeon and echo parakeet; the kestrel has grown from four known birds to almost 600, and the Ferney trust works with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.
• 4x4 guided tour: up to 9 passengers per vehicle, from age 5, not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems.
• Wildlife dusk safari: about 2 hours with snacks and drinks, leaving at 17:00 in summer and 16:30 in winter.
• Wellness on request: morning yoga sessions and massages in your lodge.

Beach, pools and facilities at Ferney Nature Lodge

• Beach: Ferney Nature Lodge is inland in the valley and has no beach; the nearest are the Blue Bay Marine Park beach (20 min drive) and Pointe d'Esny beach (22 min drive).
• Pool: one infinity pool with a view over the valley, shared by the four lodges.
• Facilities: butler service, free Wi-Fi throughout, and a communal lounge with a fireplace in the main lodge.

Ferney Nature Lodge or La Hacienda Mauritius?

• Both are small nature stays in the hills of Grand Port on the south east coast, next to La Vallée de Ferney.
• Ferney Nature Lodge: four 32 m² lodges with butler service, meals served at the lodge, an infinity pool and guided tours of the conservation park.
• La Hacienda Mauritius: four self-catering villas with kitchens on the slopes of Lion Mountain, a shared pool and no restaurant.

MariDeal offers near Ferney Nature Lodge

1. Day and evening passes at Ferney Nature Lodge:
   • Day Pass with Hike or 4x4 Tour & Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge (at Ferney Nature Lodge)
   • Evening Pass with 4x4 Dusk Safari & Dinner at Ferney Nature Lodge (at Ferney Nature Lodge)
2. Nature tours and hikes:
   • La Vallée de Ferney Discovery Package with Lunch (2 min)
   • 4x4 Guided Tour & Lunch at La Vallée de Ferney (2 min)
   • Hike & Picnic at La Vallée de Ferney (2 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes Guided Tour with Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (11 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes & Blue Bay Marine Park Day Tour with Lunch (11 min)
   • Ile aux Aigrettes, Manioc Biscuit Factory & Lunch in Mahébourg (19 min)
   • Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge & Open Track Hike at La Vallée de Ferney (21 min)
   • Wild South E-Bike Adventure with Yanature (21 min)
3. Day passes nearby:
   • Day Package with Room Use & 3-Course Lunch at La Case du Pecheur (17 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Ile des Deux Cocos (17 min)
   • All-Inclusive Preskil Day Package with Lunch Buffet (20 min)
   • Day Pass with 2-Course Lunch at Astroea Beach (20 min)
4. Spa and evenings out:
   • Spa Break with 60-Min Massage & Lunch at Preskil Island Resort (20 min)
   • All-Inclusive Evening Pass at Preskil Island Resort (20 min)
5. Diving:
   • Exploration Dive with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (20 min)
   • PADI Discover Scuba Diving with Scuba World Diving Mauritius (20 min)
6. Other hotels in Grand Port:
   • La Hacienda Mauritius (8 min)
   • La Case du Pecheur (17 min)
   • Preskil Island Resort (20 min)

Ferney Nature Lodge FAQ

1. Where is Ferney Nature Lodge?
   • In La Vallée de Ferney at Vieux Grand Port, in the Grand Port district on the south east coast of Mauritius, 14 minutes by car from the Mahébourg waterfront.
2. How far is Ferney Nature Lodge from the airport?
   • Ferney Nature Lodge is 14 minutes by car from SSR International Airport; a 4x4 or SUV is recommended for the valley road.
3. How many rooms does Ferney Nature Lodge have?
   • Four separate 32 m² lodges, each with a king size bed, a sofa bed, an Italian shower and a terrace over the valley.
4. Is Ferney Nature Lodge good for families?
   • Yes for families who like the outdoors: children aged 0 to 17 are accepted and a baby cot is available, but there is no kids club, and the 4x4 tour starts from age 5.
5. Does Ferney Nature Lodge have a restaurant?
   • Yes. The lodge serves farm to table Mauritian cooking with estate produce: lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 on the terrace and a set dinner from 19:00 to 21:00.
6. Does Ferney Nature Lodge have a beach and pool?
   • Ferney Nature Lodge has an infinity pool over the valley, shared by the four lodges, but no beach; Blue Bay Marine Park beach is 20 min by car and Pointe d'Esny beach 22 min.
7. What birds can you see at Ferney Nature Lodge?
   • The Mauritius kestrel, the pink pigeon and the echo parakeet, best seen on the guided conservation park tour at 09:00 or 13:30.
8. What is there to do near Ferney Nature Lodge?
   • Hike Lion Mountain, visit the Frederik Hendrik Museum, walk the Mahébourg waterfront, take a guided tour of Île aux Aigrettes and snorkel at Blue Bay.
9. Can you visit Ferney Nature Lodge for the day?
   • Yes. The Day Pass with Hike or 4x4 Tour & Lunch at Ferney Nature Lodge combines a hike or a 4x4 tour with lunch at the lodge.