Grosse Savanne Eco Tours is in the heart of the Creole Nature Trail in Bell City, Louisiana, midway between Houston and New Orleans. It is approximately 20 minutes South of Lake Charles.
Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours
Grosse Savanne has over 50,000 acres surrounding the Creole Nature Trail and is the perfect location for viewing wildlife, especially birds.
This is because this region is on the edge of two of the four bird migration superhighways spanning Canada and the United States.
The flyways include the Central Flyway and the Mississippi Flyway.
Another big reason that Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours is perfect for birders is that they have access to a multitude of various ecotypes, including fresh and saltwater marshes, cypress swamps, native coastal prairies, pine forest plantations, and agricultural lands.
Any wildlife photographer will tell you where two different ecosystems come together to create some of the best places for viewing wildlife. It is easy to say that you will be placing yourself in an ideal location for wildlife viewing by coming here!
It's a destination that should be on any serious bird watcher's list or for anyone who wants an experience unlike anywhere else in the area.
Naturalist Led-Tours
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is hire a professional when exploring an area for the first time. This is especially true for Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours. A professional Naturalist with incredible regional knowledge will take you out and cater the tour for the group. Since our naturalist knew we were birders and photographers, he took us to Roseatte Spoonbill and Egret rookeries with babies on the nest! Our Naturalist was highly knowledgeable and went out of their way to give us the experience of a lifetime in the Louisiana Outback!
Grosse Savanne Eco-Tour Rates
I was shocked about how affordable hiring a guide at Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours was! Their rates as of January 2025 are:
$75.00/Person for a 2-hour Eco-Tour
$125/Person for a Half Day 4-hour Eco-Tour
$200/Person for the full day 6-8 hour Eco-Tour (minimum two persons)
This is the same rate I paid in 2018!
Grosse Savanne Tour Options
Photography blinds have been strategically placed within their most productive rookeries, giving photographers the opportunity to get that once-in-a-lifetime photo!
There are Three tour options to choose from:
General Marsh Boat Tour - Take a leisurely guided boat ride through 500 acres of private marsh
Birding/Nature Tour - Guests will have access to several bird rookeries, primative marshes, and agricultural field roads and levees. You will have the chance to see numerous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, plants, and more.
Customized Tour - Any tour can be developed to your interest. You can choose sunset/sunrise tours, canoe/kayak trips, beach excursions, and more!
Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours Reservations
Phone Number: (337)310-4260
Online Reservations: Click here to make your reservation at Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours.
Email: info@gseecotours.com
Address:
358 Chalkley Road
Bell City, Louisiana 70630
Don't forget to Pack
Don't forget to pack
Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.
We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!
Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!
Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.
Park Ranger John Review
This is one of my favorite wildlife viewing/photography tours. Our tour guide had a strong connection with the area and knew exactly where to take our group for the most memorable experience. I appreciated that we were not rushed to keep on a schedule as I have on previous tours, especially when I am in my zone taking photos. All vehicles were well maintained, and I always find it a relief when you don't see engine lights on, etc.
I was especially impressed that our guide asked questions and got a feeling of what we wanted to see, then catered our tour to our interests. I will, without a doubt, retake this tour the next time I am in Lake Charles, Louisiana!
Fun and interesting Tours in the Lake Charles/Creole Nature Trail Area
Louisiana Creole Nature Trail Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour - Explore Louisiana's wild beauty with this self-guided driving tour of the Creole Nature Trail. You will listen to engaging storytelling while you uncover unique tales and thrilling history with comprehensive routes and stops as you discover diverse ecosystems, wildlife, coastal views. You will also dig into Cajun and Creole History, stroll along wetland walkways, relax on Holly Beach, and experience everything this area has to offer.
Click here to get your copy of the Louisiana Creole Nature Trail Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour!
Lively Lake Charles Scavenger Hunt - What makes this tour unique is that you have your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone with specially hand-crafted adventures that are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to search for hidden gems off the beaten trail and collectively interpret funart, history, and culture clues for points. Get ready to laugh out loud as you discover oddities, and make this experience your own!
Click here to book your tour for the Lively Lake Charles Scavenger Hunt!
Where to stay when visiting Grosse Savanne Eco-Tours
Golden Nugget Lake Charles - Beautiful property with numerous amenities, including a pool and a lazy river, gym, two poolside bars, full-service spa, complimentary self-parking, WIFI available, and seven restaurants, including Vic and Anthony steakhouse, Grotto Italian, Landrys Seafood House, Claim Jumper. They are even pet-friendly.
Click here to book your stay at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles.
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles - This is a casino with beautiful rooms and numerous amenities including a gym, a full-service spa, coffee shop/cafe, business services, golf course, tennis, steam room, outdoor pool, lazy riverfree extended parking on site, and six restaurants including Jack Daniels Bar and Grill, Ember Grille and wine bar, and Asia.
Click here to book your stay at L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles.
Additional Creole Nature Trail and Lake Charles Louisiana Resources
There is much to see and do in this area, from exploring nature to Mardi Gras Parades and fantastic restaurants. Here are some additional links to other excellent opportunities in the area when visiting the Gorsse Savanne Eco-Tours.
- Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
- Creole Nature Trail
- Things to do in Lake Charles, La
- Restaurants in Lake Charles ,La
Check out all of the Louisiana National Parks along with National Parks in Texas, Mississippi National Parks, and Arkansas National Parks
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