Other walks to try

DOMAINE DE L’ÉTOILE This 1 200hectare private nature reserve in the south-east has trails to the top of the Bambou mountain range from where you’ll get splendid views over the eastern and southern coastline. There’s also horse riding, a 3,5-kilometre zip line, children’s adventure village and a restaurant serving traditional Mauritian cuisine. mauritiusattractions.com

ÎLOT MANGÉNIE Only guests staying at Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, can take a skiff from the jetty to this private 46-hectare islet with a beach club and butlers. You can walk all the way round this islet in about 20 minutes and cross (at low tide) to the watersports hub on the neighbouring island, Île Aux Cerfs. shangri-la.com