Reunion Island is a real Garden of Eden, with many endemic plants and animals. In spite of human activity, 30% of the natural environments of Reunion Island have remained intact.
Reunion Island is an explosion of colors and scents in every respect. The bird life has twenty indgenous species, of which six are endemic. The typical endemic species is the “Paille-en-queue”, that is settled at the cliffs and can be seen in the sky of Palm, every day.
The diversity of the climates of the Reunion Island creates different micro-regions with different Eco-systems. The most beautiful plant is undoubtedly the orchid, of which the island offers more than 100 species such as the vanilla orchid, the unique edible orchid, which gives many dishes an irreplaceable taste.
At Reunion Island you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of terrestrial and marine wildlife, such as the “tangue” (a hedgehog species originating from Madagascar), the “zourite” (an octopus which is a delicacy at Reunion Island) and many others...
The best way of experiencing the flora and fauna of Reunion Island is hiking. There are offered many possibilities to go hiking for -beginners and advanced learners.
