Andrea Lodge Hike Mauritius: Gris Gris Coastal Trail

The Andrea Lodge hike follows the wild south of Mauritius from the lodge near Rivière des Anguilles towards the dramatic Gris Gris coastline. It suits hikers, couples and nature lovers seeking cliffs and ocean scenery. The route varies with conditions, with lunch served back at Andrea Lodge after the hike.

The Andrea Lodge hike to Gris Gris is a different way to experience southern Mauritius: on foot, through a landscape shaped by volcanic cliffs, vegetation and the open Indian Ocean rather than the calm lagoons found around much of the island.

The walk begins from Andrea Lodge near Rivière des Anguilles and heads towards the Gris Gris area. Andrea Lodges officially lists the route to Gris Gris among its established hiking options, alongside routes involving Cascade Mamzelle and Pont Senneville.

What makes this hike distinctive is the transition in scenery. Around Andrea Lodge, the setting combines greenery and rugged volcanic coastline. Moving towards Gris Gris brings you closer to the exposed southern shore, where cliffs, waves and uninterrupted ocean replace the protected lagoon scenery associated with many Mauritius beaches.

This page should focus specifically on the Andrea Lodge to Gris Gris route. Cascade Mamzelle, Pont Senneville and natural pools can be mentioned as other possibilities in the area, but they should not be presented as guaranteed stops unless they form part of the selected route on the day. The Lodge itself states that several hiking options are available.

After the walk, the experience returns to Andrea Lodge for lunch. The restaurant sits in the clifftop setting of the lodge, overlooking the surrounding landscape and ocean, making the meal a natural conclusion to the outdoor part of the day.

This experience suits travellers who want walking, wild coastal scenery and a quieter side of Mauritius rather than a conventional sightseeing stop. It is particularly relevant to couples, photographers, repeat visitors and active travellers. Visitors looking for a short paved stroll or simply wanting to photograph Gris Gris may prefer to visit the Gris Gris viewpoint independently.