Mauritius Domaine Anse Jonchee Vieux Grand Port Lodges Mountain

Nestled between the turquoise blue of Le Vieux Grand Port and the emerald green of a unique primary forest, Le Domaine d'Anse Jonchée is a heaven of peace and a calm retreat, away from stressful cities and noisy places.

Part of the valley of Le Domaine d'Anse Jonchée used to be known as Le Domaine du Chasseur.

With the acquisition of Le Domaine d’Ylang-Ylang and surrounding land, Le Domaine d’Anse Jonchée has considerably grown in size and is run since February 2007 under a new management with a new work force.

Trekking
Our guests can discover the Mauritian fauna and flora on our 4 trails with different levels of difficulty designed to please occasional hikers or trained ironmen.

Le Domaine d’Anse Jonchée stretches over hundreds of hectares and offer several trekking possibilities. Guest will be able to discover Mauritian fauna and flora in a preserved natural environment along carefully laid out trails. Circuits go from one to two hours walks. Panoramic views and lush vegetation mix with wild boars, deers and our preserved resident, the Mauritian Kestrel in order to vivify the ramblers’ souls and hearts.

Proposed Rambles
• Green ramble: less than one hour track –2 Km walk
• Yellow ramble: one hour track – 3 Km walk
• Blue ramble: one and a half hour track – 4 Km walk
• Red ramble: two hours track – 6 Km walk

We advice you to wear good walking shoes, a pull-over during the winter season, and protect yourselves with mosquito repellent and sun cream.

Hunting
Hunt by stalk is possible throughout the whole year. Hunters have the opportunity to track down and shoot Java deers or wild boars using rifle or bow.

Hunting at Le domaine d’Anse Jonchée
Le Domaine d’Anse Jonchée is one of the most popular hunting grounds of Mauritius. Hunting is possible during the whole year. We are proposing you hunting grounds of more than 300 hectares, through primary forest and luxuriant vegetation. The best season for hunting is from May to December, but we recommend hunting from July to September. Hunting is by stalk or in wait on a belvedere. The hunter can shoot using rifle or bow. Our private hunting reserve counts 600 Java deers.

Our Trophies
Java deer is a typical animal of the primary forest. It has wood that rounds up on its neck and can grow long enough to be as long as its back. Three points on each antler start crowning its head when the deer is two years old. Its wood grows every year after each metamorphosis which begins by mid-December. Each hunter will have the opportunity to see and track down several big trophies in our primary forest and our mountains, such as the Gold Medal stag, the Silver Medal stag etc.

What you need to know about hunting at Le Domaine d'Anse Jonchée
• One hunt per day
• Each hunting party are accompanied by one of our guide
• We supply gun and scroll. Hunters by bow must bring their own gear.
• Each hunter is “owner of his final decision”. If any kind of deer, even one unexpected, is wounded the hunter has to pay for the total cost.
• If the hunter doesn’t kill anything, a minimum charge will be payable
• The non hunter can follow the hunt but a fee will be payable
• The meat is the property of “Le Domaine d’Anse Jonchee”
• If the hunter damages a rifle or a scope he will have to pay for the damaged items.
• Each hunter will have to procure his hunting permit and a copy of his passport

If challenge is not a hurdle, if you enjoy the thrill of a real hunt by stalk and walk using rifle or bow, if the unique trophies fascinate you, you found the right place.

Our wildlife
Since June 2007, we are the proud official partner of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation on their project to preserve the kestrel (endemic falcon).

Accommodation
Le Domaine d'Anse Jonchée offers accommodation in 7 “Ti-Vilaz” lodges surrounded by luxurious vegetation, a natural habitat of endangered species.

Restaurant
Our restaurant, “Le Panoramour” entices our guests into an authentic combination of typical Mauritian cuisine (venison specialties) and panoramic views.

Savoring distinctive specialties of the island while contemplating panoramic views, a perfect combination for a unique culinary experience offered at “Le Panoramour” Restaurant. A delight for your mouth and your eyes in a Mauritian pure tradition!

Our restaurant is open every day for lunch from 11h to 15h00 and proposes a variety of Mauritian dishes and venison specialties. On request, we also prepare special menus for group of 10 to 150 persons.

"Le Panoramour" Restaurant is at about a 250 m elevation and boasts a breathtaking view on the Anse Jonchée sea front. It faces l’Ile au Phare and l’Ile de la Passe, two historical islands, memory of the only sea battle that the French colony won when the English empire tried to invade Mauritius.

Organisation of events
We can organize special events such as our famous “Out of Africa night” (other theme nights on request), anniversaries, team building, End of the year lunch and dinner parties.

Accommodation "Ti Vilaz Lodges"
If you are looking for wide space and seeking for a calm retreat away from daily stress, Lodge “Ti-Vilaz” offers 7 comfortable bungalows surrounded by lush and exotic vegetation, located at a 300 m elevation.

The guests will enjoy a rustic ambiance favoring the search for perfect harmony with nature and dwell on enchanting views from their lodge balcony.

This natural habitat for endangered species, such as the kestrel, will delight nature lovers while they are pampered by a typical Mauritian culinary experience.

Number of "Ti-Vilaz" Lodges: 7
Our "Ti-Vilaz" Lodges propose:
• One queen size bed for two persons with a mosquito net
• Ceilling fan
• Two bottles of water in the mini bar
• Tea/coffee facility
• Bathroom (shower only)
• Balcony with panoramic view
• Our accommodation packages are on Half-Board basis, including dinner and breakfast. Dinner (Menu à la carte)
Guests can choose one starter, one main course and one dessert from the menu.

Continental Breakfast
• Self service from 7h30 to 10h at “Le Panoramour” Restaurant (150 m away from “Ti-Vilaz”)
• Buffet: tea/coffee & milk, orange juice, fresh water, toasted bread, butter, a choice of jam, cereals & fruits.

Extras
• Candle light and flower set up
• English breakfast supplement (Eggs, ham, mushroom)
• Transfer by 4x4 supplement (lodge-parking-lodge) - Applicable if residents don’t have their own transport for night transfer

Important
• Cellphone connection is not available throughout all areas of the Domaine d'Anse Jonchee (poor network connection, except on the restaurant platform)
• “Le Panoramour” Restaurant is open at night from 18h30 to 21h. The last order will be taken at 19h30
• There is no telephone, TV and radio in the room - only the sound of nature

Conditions
Check-in: 14h00
Check-out: 11h00
Early check-in (6h00) & late check out (18h00): 50% room cost

Mauritius is not only beautiful beaches of white sand, colourful markets and friendly inhabitants. There is a lot more to see and do and so much to experience. Le Domaine d'Anse Jonchée is inviting you to the green side of the island, in a peaceful environment which is perfect for nature lovers’.