About the Activity:
- Located in Baie Du Cap Rd in Chamarel, Curious Corner of Chamarel is the first of its kind in Mauritius, a gallery of interactive illusions and mind bending puzzles.
- It is a house filled with fun packed illusions, an adventures to be enjoyed with friends and families which are set out for your entertainment or even frustration.
- Immerse yourself in a fascinating, fun and social excursion into the wonderful world of optical illusions, which will leave you quite literally, not believing your eyes!
- The site is opened everyday of the week from 09.30 AM to 17.00 PM and provides activities to the visitors for an hour.
About the Activity:
- Start your expedition from the parking in front of Le Paradise Hotel around 7 AM to catch a glimpse of some of the most endangered rarest species of birds on the planet.
- This bird-watching tour planned on a half day basis offers you the opportunity to discover these one of a kind species in their natural habitat.
- The tour takes place in the Black-River Gorges National Park a heaven kind of paradise that consist of hundreds of kilometer trails and breathtaking views.
- Throughout the day, look for endangered Mauritian pink pigeons, echo parakeets, dodo trees and black ebony trees whit the help of a professional guide.
- Also enjoy a nice little picnic and an amazing show the curious native birds put on in their natural habitat and this tour is available only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Starting Point: Le Paradise Hotel
Timings: 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 5 hours
About the Activity:
- Starting your hiking early in the morning from Le Petrin in Plaine Champagne you will take a scenic track through the Maccabée forest .
- Enjoy this opportunity to discover the breathtaking views on the island with possibilities of many snapshots along the way..
- Catch a glimpse of the endangered Echo Parakeet or even the Pink Pigeon, both native birds of Mauritius, exclusively found in the black River national park.
- Enter the Black River through an ancient hike trail and enjoy the delicious lunch at a kiosk. Then take 45 minutes hike to exit at the Black River National Parks Forestry.
About the Activity:
- Alexandra Falls viewpoint is on the road through the Gorges National Park Black River. By their finesse and lush environment, these falls are an undeniable attraction of Mauritius.
- These 500 ft falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island of Mauritius mostly unexplored and untouched.
- Starting from Plaine Champagne uplands in Chamarel , take a small and accessible trail that will lead you down to the edge of this impressive waterfall.
- Take a hike for just 50 minutes land through muddy narrow tracks while we make our way through the Chinese guava bushes.
- Once you reach the top spend some quality time marveling the stunning views of the Bel Ombre forest and authentic south seas.
- You’ll hike back to the starting point through the same trail. The trek can be accessed from early morning to late evenings.
- 9H
- Port Louis
- 9H
What to Expect
Visit the island's biggest ship model factory
Visit the Historic Marine, which is famous for being the biggest ship model factory in Mauritius. The factory is centuries-old and still preserves the old techniques of shipbuilding. It is a great place to travel back in time.
Visit the southern Mauritian tip of Gris Gris
Different from the beautiful emerald beaches in the north, the southern tip of Mauritius is gilded by Gris Gris. It is home to fierce waves & charcoal cliffs, as well as the wave-cut Pont Naturel.
Enjoy glass-bottom boat trip and snorkelling
You will also be stopping at Blue Bay which is home to colourful aquatic life. Enjoy glass-bottom boat ride and snorkelling at this place. These activities will give you an amazing view of the vibrant aquatic life.
Visit Grand Basin & Trou aux Cerfs volcano
You will be taken to Trou & Cerfs which is a dormant volcano surrounded by lush green tropical forest located in Curepipe. Then you will be going to the Grand Basin which is also known as Ganga Talao. It is a crater lake located in a secluded mountain region and is a sacred lake and a pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is surrounded by shrines and temples including the highest statue in Mauritius, the elegant 33 meters tall Shiva.
Know Before You Go
Hotel Pick Up for South Island Tour Mauritius:
Time: Approximately 8:30am
Exact pick up time will be displayed on your voucher upon booking confirmation
Drop off for South Island Tour Mauritius:
Time: 5:00 PM
Drop off time will depend on the location of your hotel
- Child ticket: Ages 4-9
- Infant ages 0-3 can travel for free with a
Insider Tips for South Island Tour Mauritius
- Experience Grand Bassin two ways: with devotees making their pilgrimage throughout end-February to March, or during other, quieter months in the air
- To thank your friendly guides, gratuities of approximately USD5 for the driver and USD5 per person for the tour guide is the average rate in Mauritius paying adult
The Black River Gorges is worth visiting for all trekkers, as well as for the pure nature lovers and bird-watchers.
The Black River Gorges is the largest national park in Mauritius. Famous for its waterfalls, vistas and hiking, the gorge is in the central highlands, making it cooler than much of the island.
The "Black River Gorges" National park is a national park in the hilly south-western part of Mauritius. The park extends over an area of 6,754 hectares. With the help of the guides, you will discover Mauritius' natural heritage in this unique area which is also the location of one of the rarest forests in the world. It harbors about 311 species of native and endemic flowering plants and 9 species of birds, which are found only in Mauritius.
This hike will take you into the heart of the indigenous forest with many panoramic views.
During the trip you will learn about the natives, the vegetation as well as on the endemic and exotic bird life.
About the Activity:- Spend a scenic day away from the beach crowds at this stunning expanse of rain forest on Mauritius. Trek, swim, picnic and indulge in sightseeing in abundant nature.
- Get to Black River Gorges National Park in 40 minutes by car or taxi from the nearby villages of Tamarin and Black River.
- The highest and surprisingly the easiest mountain to hike up in Mauritius, a 90 minutes hike brings you to the top of that small peak.
- Enjoy the walk along the ridge, up and down between the endemic trees, exotic plants and Chinese guava bushes.
- This hike offers beautiful views over Chamarel in the St Denis Valley, the hills above the Coloured earth, Le Morne mountain and Ile aux Benitiers island on the south-west coast.
- Get excited to know the last part of the trail which is very rugged and rough terrains so ropes will be carried to help you up.
- Then trail back down the hill following the same track with an option of ending the hike on the road leading to Chamarel and 7 Coloured earths.
- Region: Mauritius West
- Difficulty: Easy - Medium
- Minimum age requirement: 10 years and above
- Meeting Point: Parking facing the entrance "Le Paradis Hotel"
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop: For an additional supplement, we can also offer hotel collection.
- Duration: The entire trip will take half a day: from 9:30 am - 13:00 pm.