Otentic

Otentic sits on the bank of the Grande Rivière Sud Est, Mauritius's longest river, in the small village of Deux Frères on the island's less-developed east coast. Safari-style tents are built almost entirely from natural and upcycled materials, including reclaimed wooden pallets and crates, each with one double and two single beds, a large private terrace and an open-air bathroom.

A permaculture planting programme, begun in 2023, manages rainy-season water runoff and soil erosion across the site while supporting local birdlife. Canoes and kayaks are free to guests for paddling to a nearby waterfall, and a daily boat shuttle crosses to Ile aux Cerfs, one of Mauritius's best-known lagoon beaches, included in the room rate. Meals are homemade and served in the communal riverside area, which also has a small pool and bar. Diving, snorkelling and fishing trips can be arranged for an extra charge.