Mauritius Casela: Unleash Wild Adventure & Safari Thrills!

Casela National Park I a great day out. We went on a Tuesday morning family of 5, not much queuing, also think it was outside of the school holidays. Fully recommend doing the off road geo bike tour. Well worth the money, a real up close tour with the animals. Great fun Alan our guide was amazing took loads of pictures using our phones, knowledgeable about the animals and encouraged our involvement. Brilliant..thank you Alan

All in all a good day but with room for improvement. Unlike a few other reviewers, I don’t believe that the entry tickets are too expensive when you take into consideration you get a lot included in the price of the ticket such as the Safari drive thru, the Tulawaka attraction (main reason we went & is AMAZING) and if you have kids, most of the rides are included. There is a wonderful selection of birds and other animals however I do think having a few more staff present to take questions etc would be beneficial in the animal sections. The staff that were around were very nice, but a little un-enthusiastic and looked tired. The restaurants were pretty fast with getting orders and drinks out and the food quality was good. If you want a more animal based experience go to the WamWam restaurant, many birds, chickens & even a Peacock were roaming close by! We unfortunately didn’t have time to meet the lions etc but we did manage to feed the large collection of giant tortoises (who were very friendly!) & certainly enjoyed their apple. As a whole it was a good day out and we were satisfied but as mentioned some improvements could be made such as: more staff, some more enthusiasm from the staff (it’s supposed to be an exciting place), the safari drive thru could have commentary or even a staff member on board doing a talk through. Paper maps was also something we felt were missing. The parks grounds & facilities are great and have the potential to be something really special if a few changes are to be made!

It was a very nice experience and the guid guy was amazing his name norbet and the atmosphere was very nice and the scooters

I visited Casela a few years ago, and it’s an experience I haven’t stopped thinking about. They offer animal encounters with lions, caracals, and servals — majestic creatures that most of us would never otherwise see up close. I understand the appeal. I understand why people go. I went. And I left conflicted. The lions I walked with were allegedly rescued — and I want to honor that. I believe Casela may be trying to do something good. But it doesn’t quite land as a sanctuary. And it doesn’t feel fully ethical as a tourist attraction either. It sits somewhere in between — a hybrid space that gives you just enough magic to silence the questions… until you leave. During the lion walk, the animals were clearly excited to be out. They scratched trees, stretched, explored. They weren’t sedated — they were present. And you could see it gave them joy. But when the walk ended, they didn’t want to return to their enclosure. And that moment said everything. Their space isn’t “tiny.” But it is small — small relative to the fact that lions are meant to roam vast territories. The same was true for the servals and caracals I encountered. These animals weren’t being mistreated. But they were confined. And there’s a difference. What troubles me most is that Mauritius isn’t even their natural home. These species don’t belong on this island. Why are they here? What is their purpose? If they were truly rescued, could they not be cared for in a setting that honors their nature more fully — without needing to perform for guests? As someone who loves animals and believes in human-animal connection, I went hoping to feel something sacred. And I did, briefly. But I also felt something else — a truth I couldn’t shake: just because I can get close to an animal doesn’t mean I should. And just because an enclosure isn’t inhumane doesn’t mean it’s enough. Casela is not a terrible place. But I hope it evolves — into something less commercial, more conservation-forward, and fully aligned with the dignity of the animals it claims to protect. Because beauty alone isn’t enough.

A really average family day out. Could have been so much better eg safari has no commentary, staff look tired and bored, most outlets / rides understaffed, most rides closed eg zip lines, toboggan, 4d cinema etc. it’s a beautiful park but is desperate for investment and a new management team who actually care about what the park offers. Get a Disney manager in for six months and wake everyone up!

Not what I expected , a-lot of activities we wanted to try not included in the ticket and I didn’t know the options , the kids wanted to pet and feed the farm animals and wanted to ride the camel which was not included in the ticket and if we knew we will include them

Good experience but should invest more in the maintenance of the activities available and should put more animals. the guides were very friendly (especially Sarah Mustun). But the entry fee is expensive.

Had a good moment at Casela and also the best guide who made the journey even more enjoyable, so big thanks to Sarah Mustun who was the best ! But entrance price needs to be reviewed. It is very expensive.

I am a bit of a cat lady but this was the best experience I have ever had with big cats the trainers and keepers truly love their animals and the cats welfare is their top priority all the big cats seemed healthy and very happy!

it was expensive, but a worthwhile expenrience. we loved the views and natural setting while doing the quad bike. prebook tickets online