- 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.
- Complimentary bottled water
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
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.
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