{"gallery":"","desc":"<h3>Description<span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At Pointe Jerome, in the South-east, <strong>Ile Aux Aigrettes <\/strong>is, owing to its isolation from the mainland, one of the only places in Mauritius where several varieties of floral endemic species had survived civilisation, including the great Grand Port naval battle between the French and the British. Now a protected natural reserve under the management of the Mauritius Wildlife Foundation, all non endemic plants, insects and reptiles have been removed. On the other hand, several endemic species recovered from extinction on the other outer islands of Mauritius are now being bred on I<strong>le Aux Aigrettes<\/strong>. The Mauritius Wildlife Foundation invites for guided walks for the re-discovery of Mauritius's original coastal forest where the Dodo and many other species unique to Mauritius were roaming hundreds of years ago. Giant tortoises, Telfair Skinks and the more famous Pink Pigeon live freely on the island. Viewpoints provide breathtaking sceneries over the bay and the mountain ranges.&nbsp; A guided walk lasts about 90 minutes.<br \/><br \/>A few minutes away there is the <strong>Marine National Park of Blue Bay<\/strong>. On Board a glass-bottom boat&nbsp; discover the splendid underwater life with its multitude of well-preserved corals and colourful fish. With some luck, one might even see a graceful turtle passing under the boat. <em>Part of the revenue from this tour goes to the MWF for the restoration programme of Ile aux Aigrettes<\/em>.<\/p>"}