Casela Nature Parks
Casela Nature Parks
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Casela Nature Parks: Mauritius' Premier Attraction Explore Casela Nature Parks; 350-hectare wonderland divided into 5 zones: Thrill Mountain: For adventure seekers, offering zip-lining and quad biking. Predator Kingdom: Get close to lions, tigers, and cheetahs, guided by experts. African Safari: Witness giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and exotic birds in a simulated African environment. Pangia Birds and Rides: Exotic birds and family-friendly attractions. World of Events: Ideal for corporate events, weddings, and special occasions.
Cascavelle, Mauritius
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Kim
Wells, UK5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
An absolute must if you go to Mauritius!! I was a little apprehensive at first, but once the lions came strolling out I felt calm. The keepers were eyes on all the time and the atmosphere was amazing.The guides are born entertainers so help keep your nerves at bay! Never in my life did I think I'd ever get to touch a lion, but to stroke, walk along and interact with both a male and female lion ticks off a must do on the bucket list. The photographer takes tons of photos, you get a commemorative postcard, and you can get a video (at extra cost) It is quite expensive, but absolutely worth every penny.
Written April 28, 2020
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JayRae1
Glasgow, UK1,602 contributions
Mar 2020
I really can’t recommend this experience highly enough. It was a magical experience that I’ll never forget. However, as I came here alone from our resort, (my wife was terrified by the idea), I only spent a few hours at the park. I visited the park specifically to walk with the lions, but soon realised that there are many other things of interest that can be done here. I’d recommend visiting their website and planning your day in advance.
For my own experience, walking with the lions was not only exhilarating, but was totally safe, as long as you followed the guidance given by the guides prior to setting off. We stopped regularly for photo opportunities and could use our own cameras. However, the guides are also taking photos and video at regular intervals and, as you’d expect, there is an opportunity to buy them all on a usb stick at the end. What surprised me most was that the cost of the usb stick was relatively cheap and, when I got it home, the content and the quality were excellent. Something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.
One point worth mentioning is the treatment of the lions. Many people seem to think they are drugged, to avoid attacks, but I don’t believe that for one minute. The lions are raised with lots of human contact, meaning they are accustomed to our presence. However, I did think that, to be ultra-safe, they had probably been fed prior to the walk. That may explain why some people think they are lethargic and confuse that with being drugged.
If you do the walking with lions experience, be sure to buy the usb stick at the end. It is worth every penny.
For my own experience, walking with the lions was not only exhilarating, but was totally safe, as long as you followed the guidance given by the guides prior to setting off. We stopped regularly for photo opportunities and could use our own cameras. However, the guides are also taking photos and video at regular intervals and, as you’d expect, there is an opportunity to buy them all on a usb stick at the end. What surprised me most was that the cost of the usb stick was relatively cheap and, when I got it home, the content and the quality were excellent. Something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.
One point worth mentioning is the treatment of the lions. Many people seem to think they are drugged, to avoid attacks, but I don’t believe that for one minute. The lions are raised with lots of human contact, meaning they are accustomed to our presence. However, I did think that, to be ultra-safe, they had probably been fed prior to the walk. That may explain why some people think they are lethargic and confuse that with being drugged.
If you do the walking with lions experience, be sure to buy the usb stick at the end. It is worth every penny.
Written February 28, 2021
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Dear JayRae1
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. You managed to capture the essence of the park and what we stand for : Fun, Safe, Unique, Conservation, Animal Welfare and Passion!
We hope that you will recommend Casela Nature Pars to your friends and family.
Best,
Written September 20, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kimberly W
355 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Visited here recently, you pay for the entrance and then once you’re inside you basically have to pay for everything. Want to walk with the tigers? You pay. Want to safari through the predator kingdom? You pay. Want to feed the fish? You pay.
I can understand why the zip lining/quad biking is extra. We went zip lining. They told us to come to the bus stop for 3pm, the bus did not pick us up until 3:45pm I was really pissed off, no one acknowledged that they were even running late. However once zip lining, it was really fun and the views were amazing. The workers were really funny and made it fun, however I did not tip as we already paid loads for the day!! Sorry!!
I wouldn’t recommend it really, I’m sure there’s a lot of other things you can do in Mauritius for better value and elsewhere to spend your day.
It would be better if they reduced the entrance then it would be more value for money. This is just a tourist trap!
The food was good there though.
I can understand why the zip lining/quad biking is extra. We went zip lining. They told us to come to the bus stop for 3pm, the bus did not pick us up until 3:45pm I was really pissed off, no one acknowledged that they were even running late. However once zip lining, it was really fun and the views were amazing. The workers were really funny and made it fun, however I did not tip as we already paid loads for the day!! Sorry!!
I wouldn’t recommend it really, I’m sure there’s a lot of other things you can do in Mauritius for better value and elsewhere to spend your day.
It would be better if they reduced the entrance then it would be more value for money. This is just a tourist trap!
The food was good there though.
Written June 24, 2022
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Elsa F
London, UK76 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We had a good day at Casela Nature Parks, there is a good variety of animals, but it’s widely spread out, so it takes a long time especially with kids to get to the big cats and safari. There, it’s not really well sign posted, we had to get on different buses to do the tour, massive queues, had to wait 40min for a bus to go and feed the giraffes, no indication what bus you need to take to do what etc...
It’s also very expensive for a family (tourists, there is a cheaper rate for locals), compared with the Vanilla Park for example.
It’s also very expensive for a family (tourists, there is a cheaper rate for locals), compared with the Vanilla Park for example.
Written March 3, 2020
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Islander
Mauritius56 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Im at my 3rd visit of the park this year !! All three times we noticed a poor level of customer service at start we put it all down on the lockdown, borders being closer etc ..
Visited the park on 26th December and i must say that the level of service is terrible !!!
From the entrance , only a security guard scanning visitors and also acting as guide to assist given info and directing people , it takes ages to get trough the entrance.. staffing at the entrance seems not to understand their own turning access control barrier !
Lunch time !! The worst part , first you don’t have the choice only one restaurant available , you enter the restaurant ( more a lunch area ) the word restaurant is too sophisticated for this place !!
Nice and simple menu , with pizza, burgers, pasta, salade and snacking.. this make you thinks it would be quick but god it took ages . First battle is to get someone acknowledge you are seated , second battle get a menu then fight to het someone take your order, of course your order is not complete because they forgot stuff on the order, you find yourself eating without covers no service at all all staff running like chicken without head !!Horrible service, other table was leaving without being able to get the menu we could heard other visitors next to us complaining they waited one hour to get a coke !!! How can a restaurant in such a place have this kind of service imagine there are kids everywhere and making toddler/children around wating ages in a restaurant to get food is the worst thing to deal with.
At least 2 or 3 of the rides was not working , the system to get ticket for the rides need to be reviewed… the personnel at the rides ticketing hut give you info about the requirements (ages etc) ans the person managing the ride give you another version, with most of the rides being at the same price a unique token or voucher system would be easier for everyone.
Well the park set up and variety of animals are great its amazing how the park has evolve through years but the service should have evolve with the park which is not the case !! Really hope the management do focus on the customer service…
Visited the park on 26th December and i must say that the level of service is terrible !!!
From the entrance , only a security guard scanning visitors and also acting as guide to assist given info and directing people , it takes ages to get trough the entrance.. staffing at the entrance seems not to understand their own turning access control barrier !
Lunch time !! The worst part , first you don’t have the choice only one restaurant available , you enter the restaurant ( more a lunch area ) the word restaurant is too sophisticated for this place !!
Nice and simple menu , with pizza, burgers, pasta, salade and snacking.. this make you thinks it would be quick but god it took ages . First battle is to get someone acknowledge you are seated , second battle get a menu then fight to het someone take your order, of course your order is not complete because they forgot stuff on the order, you find yourself eating without covers no service at all all staff running like chicken without head !!Horrible service, other table was leaving without being able to get the menu we could heard other visitors next to us complaining they waited one hour to get a coke !!! How can a restaurant in such a place have this kind of service imagine there are kids everywhere and making toddler/children around wating ages in a restaurant to get food is the worst thing to deal with.
At least 2 or 3 of the rides was not working , the system to get ticket for the rides need to be reviewed… the personnel at the rides ticketing hut give you info about the requirements (ages etc) ans the person managing the ride give you another version, with most of the rides being at the same price a unique token or voucher system would be easier for everyone.
Well the park set up and variety of animals are great its amazing how the park has evolve through years but the service should have evolve with the park which is not the case !! Really hope the management do focus on the customer service…
Written December 26, 2021
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tayef s
London, UK45 contributions
Nov 2022
We booked a 2 hour quadbike safari tour which was an amazing experience. Even though we arrived late, Jonathan volunteered to be our personal guide. He was very professional and accomodating and provided interesting information about the animals. We saw Giraffe's, Rhinos and Ostriches and even interacted with Zebras which was a memorable experience. We would highly recommend the quad bike tour as you can interact with the animals much more compared to the safari tour.
We also experienced the risk factor bridge and zip lining which was another amazing experience and the guides were very helpful and made you feel comfortable throughout.
The Tuluwaka gold coaster was great fun however the queue for this was very long and the workers did not really take the time to explain the activity.
The park itself was nice and had lots of animals to see including lions. However, there is not many places to eat in the park and Blue Bird restaurant was not great - none of the tables were clean, it took over half an hour to order and the customer service was horrible.
We also experienced the risk factor bridge and zip lining which was another amazing experience and the guides were very helpful and made you feel comfortable throughout.
The Tuluwaka gold coaster was great fun however the queue for this was very long and the workers did not really take the time to explain the activity.
The park itself was nice and had lots of animals to see including lions. However, there is not many places to eat in the park and Blue Bird restaurant was not great - none of the tables were clean, it took over half an hour to order and the customer service was horrible.
Written November 7, 2022
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Siobhan
4 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Looks good on the outside… will admit the space some of the (non dangerous) animals have is amazing in terms of wide open space.
Every animal that is non dangerous essentially has free run almost (apart from the birds obviously)
However.. the predators on the other hand is absolutely diabolical. Tiny small cages filled to the brim with animals that have no room to walk Never-mind run… if they even had the ability to move!
Their back ends are skin and bones, for a cheetah that has the ability to run around 80km per hour they sure don’t get that option. You can tell they’re kept in that cage day in and day out so they don’t have to deal with lively well fed predators!
Lions were just as bad.. who knew you could keep 4 male lions in the same cage and not have any fights break out? That’s because they’re so tired, hungry and malnourished they can’t even break energy to socialise. Not to mention they weee covered in rot from the flies eating away at them!!! The lions were so lethargic they didn’t even try and get them off!!!
Never EVER again… I can’t condone to pay for something that makes me so angry and upset and the fact so many people think this is normal and humane baffles me.
Every animal that is non dangerous essentially has free run almost (apart from the birds obviously)
However.. the predators on the other hand is absolutely diabolical. Tiny small cages filled to the brim with animals that have no room to walk Never-mind run… if they even had the ability to move!
Their back ends are skin and bones, for a cheetah that has the ability to run around 80km per hour they sure don’t get that option. You can tell they’re kept in that cage day in and day out so they don’t have to deal with lively well fed predators!
Lions were just as bad.. who knew you could keep 4 male lions in the same cage and not have any fights break out? That’s because they’re so tired, hungry and malnourished they can’t even break energy to socialise. Not to mention they weee covered in rot from the flies eating away at them!!! The lions were so lethargic they didn’t even try and get them off!!!
Never EVER again… I can’t condone to pay for something that makes me so angry and upset and the fact so many people think this is normal and humane baffles me.
Written September 16, 2022
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Elliot Bradbury
Devon, UK12 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We’ve been in Mauritius for just under two weeks now and going to Casela was our main day out, as my wife loves wildlife.
An hours drive from our hotel return trip, alongside tickets, made for a £110 day.
We booked the non-resident tickets online in a package, consisting of entry, 0930 African Safari, 11.30 Talawaka Gold Coaster.
Upon arrival there was a small sign simply saying “Talawaka Coaster closed”. Also whilst queuing for entry, we had our lunch and drink removed, although taking cakes in the park was fine. Just not sandwiches. Okay?
We asked why the coaster was closed, and it was due to “maintenance”. Our best guess is because there a cost to run it and the park wasn’t busy.
We asked if we could get a refund for the tickets for the coaster, to which the answer was no refunds.
On asking what we’d get instead, perhaps the zip line or toboggan, the response was that the toboggan was also closed and the zip line would be an extra 1100 rupees each.
Also offered as an alternative was going on the 4D version of the coaster. As opposed to the kids coaster itself haha.
Instead, we were given “free access” to the Pangea Kids park. My wife and I are both 26.
After going there, there was no charge to go in the kids park. And it consisted of kids activities which were run down. There was a huge digger in the middle of it doing construction.
The safari was average at best. You drive past some zebras and deers and a few others. Minimal interaction and the vehicle is more of a bus than a 4x4. Probably to be expected as it was affordable, but still underwhelming.
The only saving grace was being able to feed the giraffes at 10.30am. A bag of feed only costing 200 RPs, so about £4.
The big cats all seem to have minimal space to roam, and most also looked rather skinny.
It’s a shame as the park itself is spacious and vast and set up to be decent but the feeling was it’s been neglected and botched since lockdown ended. Who knows though. Either way it was underwhelming and a waste of big money considering the distance travelled.
An hours drive from our hotel return trip, alongside tickets, made for a £110 day.
We booked the non-resident tickets online in a package, consisting of entry, 0930 African Safari, 11.30 Talawaka Gold Coaster.
Upon arrival there was a small sign simply saying “Talawaka Coaster closed”. Also whilst queuing for entry, we had our lunch and drink removed, although taking cakes in the park was fine. Just not sandwiches. Okay?
We asked why the coaster was closed, and it was due to “maintenance”. Our best guess is because there a cost to run it and the park wasn’t busy.
We asked if we could get a refund for the tickets for the coaster, to which the answer was no refunds.
On asking what we’d get instead, perhaps the zip line or toboggan, the response was that the toboggan was also closed and the zip line would be an extra 1100 rupees each.
Also offered as an alternative was going on the 4D version of the coaster. As opposed to the kids coaster itself haha.
Instead, we were given “free access” to the Pangea Kids park. My wife and I are both 26.
After going there, there was no charge to go in the kids park. And it consisted of kids activities which were run down. There was a huge digger in the middle of it doing construction.
The safari was average at best. You drive past some zebras and deers and a few others. Minimal interaction and the vehicle is more of a bus than a 4x4. Probably to be expected as it was affordable, but still underwhelming.
The only saving grace was being able to feed the giraffes at 10.30am. A bag of feed only costing 200 RPs, so about £4.
The big cats all seem to have minimal space to roam, and most also looked rather skinny.
It’s a shame as the park itself is spacious and vast and set up to be decent but the feeling was it’s been neglected and botched since lockdown ended. Who knows though. Either way it was underwhelming and a waste of big money considering the distance travelled.
Written October 4, 2022
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Geez
England, UK109 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The zoo was ok , was about £18 per adult to go to . That’s just the basic package . The rollercoaster and other the mine thing was closed ‘due to weather’ didn’t rain until late afternoon so unsure why . Pint of lager was £5 in the restaurant . The safari war a bit of a disappointment . The walkways were of poor quality , I think wheelchair users wouldn’t be able to navigate around the site very capably . Safari was a bit of a let down to be honest . Wouldn’t go again if I came back to Mauritius . Petting zoo where the giant tortoise are was decent . Didn’t do the walking with lions as we were unsure if they were drugged and again were unsure about the signs explaining why you should carry a stick whilst in there
Written February 4, 2020
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pk
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Bus safari- frustrating experience & pure rip off! Out of 2 hours we got 20 min safari and rest is waiting for busses in queues with hundreds of people. Safari bus overloaded, so our family of 4 had to seat on two tiny seats all scrambled. Number of tickets sold must be reduced by 50% or number of busses increased. The way it is is unbearable, especially with small children. Feels like brutal rip off also
We had not been able to see / experience anything else as we spent all the time waiting in queue for busses
We had not been able to see / experience anything else as we spent all the time waiting in queue for busses
Written November 1, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
We took your comments into consideration. We now have 3 additional buses that are operating at Casela for your movements around Casela.
We hope to see you again for new adventures.
Written November 13, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hello. My husband and I will be completing the following activities: Nepalese Bridge, Quad Biking and Tulawaka. I can there there are photo souvenir points, how much is the cost of the photo souvenirs?
Thank you in advance.
Written September 1, 2024
Hello Mrs Kieram,
we do have photography for The Nepalese Bridge.
However, for the Quad Biking and Tulawaka, it is in the pipe line for the implementation for September. no date is foxed yet and shall advise for same upon your arrival at the Park.
Regards and Thanks,
Written September 3, 2024
Hi, we are coming in October and wondering if it’s best to book a package tour or Hire a car and pay direct? We would like to do the Lion walk but unsure if need to book in advance and best way?
Written August 2, 2024
Hello, i shall suggest you to rent a car to be at ease and not worrying about time, as Casela needs 2 full days to enjoy all activities.
Written August 16, 2024
How do I book to feed the giraffe pls?
Written January 1, 2024
We had to book via the website in advance
Written January 21, 2024
How much do they charge for the photos?
Written August 26, 2023
My wife bought the pictures taken during the quad tour and they were 1,200 rupees. I feel this is expensive.
Written August 26, 2023
What all is included in the entry fee? Do they have a age limit for Walking with Lions and Experience with Cheetah?
Written June 13, 2023
How much is it to get up close with the animals please.
Written May 22, 2023
I think it was approx £70 each. It was worth every penny. Our trip included the quad bike safari. Enjoy.
Written May 26, 2023
Bonjour, je voudrais savoir quelle sont toutes les activités possibles avec un bébé de 9mois s'il vous plaît? Merci.
Written May 5, 2023
Bonjour. Le safari en bus ainsi que la visite en bus des lions & tigres dans leur espace d'habitation sont 2 activités possibles avec un bébé. Il y aussi des expériences de nourrissage d'animaux - giraffes, biberons de lait pour les chèvres, entre autres.
Written May 10, 2023
No, we just showed the people at reception our confirmation.
Written June 14, 2023
Hi the admission ticket of casela includes what????
Written April 10, 2023
As a non-resident it seems that entry is grouped with an activity, mostly the African Safari Truck Tour and Tulawaka Gold Coaster. After that if you want to do other things like the walk with lions, 4D cinema or thrill mountain those are all additional fees.
As a resident it seems there is a lower entry fee, which gains access to the open attractions or the petting area/kids ride area.
Written April 11, 2023
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