François Leguat Giant Tortoise and Cave Reserve Travel Guide: Top

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François Leguat Giant Tortoise and Cave Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Mauritius; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The François Leguat Giant Tortoise and Cave Reserve on Rodrigues Island is a vital conservation area focused on preserving the island's unique flora and fauna. Opened in 2007, the reserve is named after François Leguat, an 18th-century settler who documented the island's now-extinct species. It is home to introduced species like the Aldabra giant tortoises, which help restore the island's vegetation, and the critically endangered Rodrigues fruit bat. Visitors can explore the reserve's diverse ecosystem, including its coastal flora and cave system, with guided tours through the Grande-Caverne and Caverne-de-la-Vierge. The reserve plays a key role in maintaining the island's natural balance while offering an educational experience for travelers.

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Reviews of François Leguat

Mathieu Empeigne

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-28

Excellent tour with cavern and tortoises. Excellent tour guide!!
Lovena Marie

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-24

Loved the history behind the purpose of the centre and learning about the history of Rodrigues. The cave tour was amazing and the guide Wayne was all about making it funny.
Raymond Genovese

5
Reviewed: 2022-12-17

This place is a must great walking trails so many tortoise to see and touch. The cave is has some spectacular formations. Good value for money. If you intend going there wear some good shoes I don't recommend sandles or thongs.
iRINA Yakimchuk

5
Reviewed: 2022-11-20

The best initiative in Rodrigues island, covering environment protection, biodiversity, tourism and economy - all in one@!!! An example to follow! Loved it. Absolutely genuine, with devoted manager and every single person from the staff. Would like to be back very soon. Congratulations to all of you who made this beautiful idea work so well!!!
Kritee Chumbhith

5
Reviewed: 2020-12-09

The staff for the guided tour was just amazing! She did such a great job. It's approximately a 1h30min walk through the tortoise nursery, ground and the big cave. You have full time to take pictures and admire the reserve