Hiking in the Black River Gorges National Parc - Discover the Heart of Mauritius Island

Embark on a thrilling hiking adventure in the Black River Gorges National Park, the heart of Mauritius Island. Discover stunning viewpoints, observe endemic species, and enjoy a refreshing swim in the black-river. Dive into nature’s beauty today!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Black River Gorges National Park - The Black River Gorges National Park, 67.54 km² of pure, wild, nature. The heart of Mauritius island, home of many endemic species, both animal and floral.

It offers a great discovery of the nature of the island.

During this hike we will discover different viewpoints from which we can contemplate different parts of the park and its surroundings.

Half-way up our climb, we discover the “Mare aux Joncs Gorge” that we like to call the “Bats Valley” because of the thousands of Mauritan Fruit-Bats we can observe there.

On top of our ascension, at 400m above sea level we get an amazing sight on the West-Coast, its lagoons and beautiful villages amountains. From there, we start our back back down until the black-river where we can stop to enjoy a nice swim before continuing and reach back our starting point, where we’ve met a few hours earlier.

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
Additional Information

The Black River Gorges National Park, a pristine 67.54 km² wilderness, is nestled in the core of the island of Mauritius. It is a sanctuary for a myriad of indigenous animal and plant species.

The park provides a splendid exploration of the island’s natural environment.

On this hiking journey, we will uncover varied vantage points presenting diverse views of the park and the areas around it.

Midway through our ascent, we stumble upon the “Mare aux Joncs Gorge”, fondly referred to as the “Bats Valley”, attributable to the innumerable Mauritian Fruit-Bats spotted there.

Upon reaching the zenith of our climb, at an altitude of 400m, we are rewarded with a breathtaking panorama of the West-Coast, its blue lagoons and picturesque villages nestled amongst the mountains. From this point, we begin our descent towards the black river, a perfect spot to unwind with a refreshing swim before moving on and returning to our initial meeting point, where we had gathered a few hours earlier.

Location
Frenchie Café
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jeremytduc
Aug 30, 2024
A superb accessible hike with outstanding guide! - An amazing hike, accessible to all, giving superb view over the Mauritius landscape. Frederick was an outstanding guide, both for English and French speaker in our group, taking the time to accommodate our needs, pace and many questions we had. I highly recommend this activity to anyone without hesitation. Ps : we also had a bonus about discovering meditation and self control at the end of the journey! Jeremy
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Tourist67645229486
Aug 14, 2024
Black River Gorge - Great Guide, adorable and who taught us a lot about fauna and flora at the throat. I recommend! Thanks again.
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Oanichou
Aug 1, 2024
Must do 😍 - A hike not to be missed with an exciting guide (we were Matthew). Beautiful landscapes, surprises along the way (fauna and flora), everything was there 👌🏾 We highly recommend doing this tour with Yanature, their approach is top!!! (Oanell & Eddy)
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Franb1040
Jul 30, 2024
Birdwatching tour black river gorge - Great birdwatching tour with Fabrice. Saw many endemic species including the paradise flycatcher. Fabrice was a friendly knowledgable guide with a good sense of humour and we had a great experience.
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Assenic
Jul 17, 2024
Refreshing Experience - I had an amazing hiking experience . The trail was beautiful and well-chosen, offering stunning views and a variety of terrain. Fred was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, making sure everyone was comfortable and engaged throughout the hike. He patiently waited when we were slow and gave us time to explore and enjoy the route.I highly recommend this hike for anyone looking for a Calm and memorable outdoor experience.
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Compass50279079621
Jul 11, 2024
Lovely! - I thoroughly enjoyed this hike. Fred was the perfect guide with utmost patience and so many interesting facts to share. It was a perfect send off from my holiday here.
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Jensrl6211be
Jul 3, 2024
👍👍👍👍👍 - We had a wonderful day with Frederick. He was an excellent guide. We learnt a lot about the Mauritian nature and loved it. Frederick is really a nice and open minded guide who brought fun motivation to our group. Thank you very much!
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Valeriedb708jy
Jul 2, 2024
Nice surprises and thanks to the guides. - Beautiful 3-hour hike to Tamarind Falls. Falls all more impressive from each other. Very professional guides, friendly and with us are completely safe thanks to the instructions to bring along the trail. Many thanks to them.
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Michelleaj793cu
Jul 1, 2024
An easy and stunning hike in the national park along the black river with guides who inform on the local flora and fauna - A beautiful hike along the forests of black river gorge with the opportunity for stunning views. Our 2 guides gave us lots on information about the native species and the imported plants we saw. Even tasting a termite to save us the experience! The took us to the prime spot to see a colony of fruit bats and we were lucky enough to see monkeys. A lovely morning hike with lovely company. We learnt so much. Excellent value for money and a lovely experience in Mauritius.
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Erica_b
Sep 2, 2024
Beautiful forest hike - The guide was so patient and helpful! Just be aware that it is an extremely steep climb on rocks and trees and tree roots. Unfortunately no waterfall...
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