Discovery of the Pandanaie

How not to be charmed by this unique forest in the world ? This natural heritage of exception invites us to a journey to the heart of a mosaic of remarkable environments ! It is a formation plant formation unique in its kind. It is the privileged domain of the Pimpin des Hauts (Pandanus montanus, endemic of Reunion Island). The Pandanaie de la Plaine des Palmistes is a small territory of a few square kilometers located at the limit of the commune of Saint-Benoît. Still too little known and appreciated, it is however a privileged place of observation and study of the diversity of environments and species. It is a a space that deserves to be valued and better protected by each of us. Also, we welcome you to visit this little known place in the presence of Jean Maurice TAMON, self-taught naturalist and specialist of the flora and fauna of the Mascarene Islands. Giving meaning to this natural beauty is to better understand, better protect and share this exceptional site. There are so many species, sometimes rare, on so little space that we take the time to discover to appreciate this richness... In the middle of the orchids, we will certainly have the chance to observe the Green Zoizo foraging a flower of Tan Rouge, the green gecko of Bourbon which hides in the leaves of the Pimpin des Hauts or the architect spider in the heart of its 3D web..