Lion Mountain near Vieux Grand Port is named for its silhouette, resembling a resting lion.
A popular but steep hiking trail leads to the “lion’s head” summit with panoramic coastal views.
The route passes through dry forest before opening onto exposed rocky ridges.
It’s a favourite sunrise hike among Mauritius’s local hiking community.
*Photo: carrotmadman6 from Mauritius, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.*
Photo: carrotmadman6 from Mauritius, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.