Mauritius

Mauritius's Northern Islets Seabird Tour visits a chain of protected offshore island reserves — Gunners Quoin, Flat Island, Serpent Island, and Round Island — that are otherwise closed to the public. The headline target is the Round Island Petrel (Trindade Petrel), which breeds at only two sites on Earth, this being the larger colony. Wedge-tailed Shearwater nests on Round Island in vast numbers, while Red-tailed and White-tailed Tropicbirds circle the basalt stacks, Sooty Terns wheel in dense flocks, and Masked Booby plunge-dives alongside the boat.

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Northern Islets Seabird Tour

Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF)

Mauritius › Rivière du Rempart
  • Northern Mauritius coast
  • Year-round on request; morning (08:00–13:00) or afternoon (12:30–17:30) half-day trips; advance booking 2–3 weeks required; operates subject to weather and sea conditions
  • Price on request — contact reservation@mauritian-wildlife.org or call (230) 631 2396

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pelagic birding trips are there in Mauritius?

Mauritius has 1 pelagic birding trip listed in the directory.

Where do pelagic trips depart from in Mauritius?

Pelagic trips in Mauritius depart from Northern Mauritius coast.

Who operates pelagic trips in Mauritius?

Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) operates the pelagic birding trip listed for Mauritius.

Further Reading

Best Places to See Boobies, Frigatebirds, and Tropicbirds on Pelagic Trips

A guide to where to see boobies, frigatebirds, and tropicbirds on pelagic birding trips worldwide, from the Galapagos and Isla de la Plata to Hawaii, Bermuda, Cape Verde, and Mauritius.

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Best Places to See Petrels on Pelagic Trips

A guide to where to see gadfly and true petrels on pelagic birding trips worldwide, headlined by the Round Island Petrel — the star target of Mauritius's Northern Islets seabird tour, breeding at only two sites on Earth.

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