Île d'Ambre
A 128 ha islet north-east of Mauritius, the largest in the Islets National Park. Though degraded, it still has blue latan palms and mangrove forests. The Saint-Géran was wrecked on its reef in 1744.
Approximate position.
- Other names
- Amber Island
- Location
- Nord-Est · near Poudre d'Or
- Area
- 128 ha
- Status
- Islets National Park – Open Reserve
- Access
- Open access
Open Reserve: conservation, educational and recreational use allowed; a popular weekend spot for Mauritians. - Getting there
- By boat or kayak from the north-east coast.
What to see
- Mangroves
- Blue latan palms
- Site of the Saint-Géran wreck (1744)
Sources : NPCS – Islet and Offshore Unit (Gouvernement de Maurice) · 4e Rapport national CBD, Ministère de l'Environnement (2010), Table 2 · Native Terrestrial Biodiversity and National Parks Act 2015, First Schedule · Wikipedia EN – Islets of Mauritius (piste)