Things to do in Black River

Geopark

Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth

Chamarel · Black River

Dunes in seven shades, the island’s tallest waterfall seen from two viewpoints, and Aldabra giant tortoises: the Chamarel geopark takes about an hour.

from MUR 800 per person

Wildlife and leisure park

Casela Nature Parks

Cascavelle · Black River

On the west coast, 350 hectares of savannah and parkland: a safari among giraffes and rhinos, a predator kingdom, aviaries and attractions for children.

Distillery

Rhumerie de Chamarel

Chamarel · Black River

A distillery of pure cane rum in a valley 300 metres up, designed to be visited: copper stills, ageing cellars and a tasting.

from MUR 800 per person

Day tour by car

Panoramic adventure in the south-west

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A tour of the south-west of Mauritius, turned towards its panoramas.

Horse riding

One-hour horse ride at Le Morne, with ocean views

Le Morne · Black River

An hour on horseback at Le Morne, facing the ocean.

Dolphins and whales

Boat trip at Flic en Flac: whale watching and a swim near dolphins

Flic-en-Flac · Black River

A boat trip at Flic en Flac, combining whale watching and time in the water near dolphins.

Boat trip

Private boat: Île aux Bénitiers, a swim near dolphins and lobster

Le Morne · Black River

A private boat outing in the south-west: time in the water near dolphins, Île aux Bénitiers and lobster on the menu.

Entry ticket

Entrance ticket for the Seven Coloured Earth geopark, Chamarel

Chamarel · Black River

The entrance ticket to the Chamarel geopark: seven-coloured dunes, viewpoints over the waterfall and giant tortoises.

Entry ticket

Chamarel: entry ticket to the Seven Coloured Earth Geopark

Chamarel · Black River

The entry ticket to the Chamarel geopark, home of the seven-coloured dunes.

Canyoning and thrills

Helicopter flight over the underwater waterfall

Le Morne · Black River

A helicopter flight over the “underwater waterfall”, the optical illusion off the south-west of Mauritius.

Day tour by car

Casela Nature Parks and Flic en Flac beach

Black River

A day on the west coast, between the Casela park and the long beach of Flic en Flac.

Day tour by car

Chamarel, Le Morne and rum tasting: highlights of the island

Black River

Chamarel, Le Morne and a rum tasting brought together in one tour.

Day tour by car

Chamarel and Le Morne: private tour with no commission stops

Black River

A private tour of Chamarel and Le Morne, billed as free of commission stops.

Day tour by car

Chamarel: tour of the four parks

Chamarel · Black River

A tour of Chamarel by way of four of its parks.

Private tour

Chamarel: private guided day tour of the south-west

Chamarel · Black River

A private, guided day tour of the south-west of the island, with Chamarel at its heart.

Private tour

Chamarel: private tour of the great sights of the south-west

Chamarel · Black River

A private tour of the great sights of the south-west of the island, around Chamarel.

Day tour by car

South-west circuit

Black River

A sightseeing circuit in the south-west of Mauritius.

Day tour by car

Exclusive tour of the south-west

Black River

A tour devoted to the south-west of Mauritius.

Day tour by car

Private tour: the south coast and a dolphin outing

Black River

A private day tour bringing together the south coast of Mauritius and a trip out to sea near dolphins.

Private tour

Private tour of the wild south-west, with pick-up

Black River

A private tour of the south-west of Mauritius, pick-up included.

Catamaran cruise

Sunset catamaran cruise with drinks and snacks, La Preneuse

La Preneuse · Black River

An evening catamaran cruise on the west coast, with drinks and snacks on board.

Catamaran cruise

Catamaran cruise: dolphin watching, barbecue and drinks

La Gaulette · Black River

A catamaran cruise in the south-west, with dolphin watching, a barbecue and drinks.

Dolphins and whales

Private cruise: dolphins, turtles and rays

La Gaulette · Black River

A private cruise on the west coast, in search of dolphins, turtles and rays.

Boat trip

Tamarin: dolphins, snorkelling, Crystal Rock and Île aux Bénitiers

Tamarin · Black River

A day at sea on the west coast combining dolphin watching, a snorkelling stop, Crystal Rock and Île aux Bénitiers.

Dolphins and whales

Dolphin watching and snorkelling by speedboat, La Preneuse

La Preneuse · Black River

A speedboat outing at La Preneuse, on the west coast, to watch dolphins and take to the water.

Guided hike

From Chamarel: waterfall eco-hike

Chamarel · Black River

An eco-hike to waterfalls, setting out from Chamarel.

Canyoning and thrills

Abseiling and canyoning in Mauritius

Black River

An outing that combines abseiling and canyoning.

Day tour by car

From wine estate to rum distillery: outing in the south-west with lunch

Black River

An outing in the south-west, from a wine estate to a rum distillery, lunch included.

Guided hike

Le Morne Brabant: guided eco-hike and transfers

Le Morne · Black River

The guided ascent of Le Morne Brabant, in the south-west of the island, with transfers included.

Day tour by car

Romantic sunset escape, bubbles and local flavours

Le Morne · Black River

A romantic escape at sunset, with bubbles and local flavours.

Day tour by car

The essentials of Mauritius

Black River

A tour that takes in the great sights of Mauritius.

Kayak and paddleboard

Guided stand-up paddleboard excursion on the Tamarin River

Tamarin · Black River

A stand-up paddleboard excursion on the Tamarin River, led by a guide.

Boat trip

Excursion to Île aux Bénitiers and Crystal Rock

Flic-en-Flac · Black River

A boat excursion in the south-west lagoon, to Île aux Bénitiers and Crystal Rock.

Dolphins and whales

Private excursion: dolphins, sea turtles and Île aux Bénitiers

Flic en Flac · Black River

A private sea outing on the west coast: dolphins, turtles, then Île aux Bénitiers.

Private tour

Private day trip to the south-west

Black River

A private day trip to the south-west of Mauritius.

Day tour by car

Outing in the tropical south-west of Mauritius

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An outing in the south-west of Mauritius.

Guided hike

Black River Gorges National Park: eco-adventure day trip

Black River

A day in the largest national park in Mauritius, among forest, trails and endemic species.

Boat trip

Île aux Bénitiers: private full-day cruise

Rivière Noire

A private full-day cruise in the south-west lagoon, to Île aux Bénitiers.

Boat trip

Île aux Bénitiers: excursion with dolphin watching and lunch

Tamarin · Black River

An excursion at sea on the west coast: dolphin watching, Île aux Bénitiers and lunch.

Boat trip

Île aux Bénitiers: feet in the water, snorkelling and lunch on the island

La Gaulette · Black River

An outing in the south-west lagoon: snorkelling, and lunch with feet in the water on Île aux Bénitiers.

Boat trip

Île aux Bénitiers: private visit to Crystal Rock and lunch on the island

Rivière Noire

A private outing in the south-west lagoon, between Crystal Rock and Île aux Bénitiers, where lunch is served.

Day tour by car

Mauritius in a day: guided tour by car

Black River

A day’s guided tour of Mauritius, by car.

Boat trip

Full day: eco-minded dolphin encounter and barbecue on Île aux Bénitiers

Le Morne · Black River

A full day at sea in the south-west, from dolphin watching to a barbecue on Île aux Bénitiers.

Boat trip

Full-day fishing trip by private boat

Rivière Noire

A day of sea fishing, aboard a boat reserved for a single party.

Kayak and paddleboard

Guided kayak excursion in search of dolphins, Tamarin

Tamarin · Black River

A guided kayak excursion off Tamarin, in search of dolphins.

Kayak and paddleboard

Guided kayak tour of Île aux Bénitiers

Le Morne · Black River

A guided kayak outing in the south-west lagoon, around Île aux Bénitiers.

Kayak and paddleboard

Guided sunrise kayak tour on the Tamarin River

Tamarin · Black River

A guided kayak outing on the Tamarin River, at first light.

Kayak and paddleboard

Guided kayak tour on the river, in search of monkeys, Tamarin

Tamarin · Black River

A guided kayak tour on the river, at Tamarin, with the monkeys of its banks as its theme.

Kayak and paddleboard

Guided kayaking on the Tamarin River

Tamarin · Black River

A guided kayak outing on the Tamarin River, on the west coast.

Kayak and paddleboard

Guided sundowner kayak excursion, Tamarin

Tamarin · Black River

A guided kayak excursion at Tamarin, at the end of the day, as the sun goes down.

Kayak and paddleboard

Kayak excursion to watch dolphins in Tamarin Bay

Tamarin · Black River

A kayak outing in Tamarin Bay, in search of dolphins.

City tour

Lakaz Chef: local cooking class

Tamarin · Black River

A Mauritian cooking class in Tamarin, on the west coast.

Dolphins and whales

Le Morne: eco-friendly dolphin-watching trip

Le Morne · Black River

A trip out to sea at Le Morne to watch dolphins, with an ecological approach.

Kayak and paddleboard

Transparent kayak hire, Flic en Flac

Flic-en-Flac · Black River

A clear-hulled kayak for hire at Flic en Flac, to watch the lagoon beneath the paddle.

Dolphins and whales

Lydia Boat, Le Morne: eco-friendly whale and dolphin-watching trip

Le Morne · Black River

At Le Morne, a trip out to sea aboard Lydia Boat to watch whales and dolphins.

Guided hike

Le Morne Brabant: panoramic route, an easy hike without the summit

Le Morne · Black River

An easy, panoramic route on Le Morne Brabant that stops short of the summit.

Dolphins and whales

Dolphin swim outing on the west coast

Black River

A trip out to sea on the west coast of Mauritius, with time in the water near dolphins.

Dolphins and whales

Dolphin swim outing at Black River

Rivière Noire

A trip out to sea off Black River, with time in the water near dolphins.

Dolphins and whales

Whale watching for a private group, Black River

Rivière Noire

A trip out to sea reserved for a single group, off Black River, to watch whales.

Dolphins and whales

Private whale-watching excursion, with pick-up

Flic-en-Flac · Black River

A private excursion at sea on the west coast to watch whales, pick-up included.

Dolphins and whales

Dolphin and whale watching, Black River

Rivière Noire

A trip out to sea off Black River, to watch dolphins and whales.

Dolphins and whales

Whale watching, Flic en Flac

Flic-en-Flac · Black River

A trip out to sea on the west coast, devoted to whale watching.

Guided hike

Birdwatching, 4 hours in the Black River Gorges

Black River

Four hours of birdwatching in the largest national park in Mauritius.

Diving and snorkelling

Scuba diving for beginners in Tamarin Bay

Tamarin · Black River

A first scuba dive in Tamarin Bay, on the west coast.

Diving and snorkelling

Exploration dive at Tamarin

Tamarin · Black River

An exploration scuba dive off Tamarin, on the west coast.

Guided hike

Two-day hike: Le Morne Brabant and the Seven Cascades

Black River

Two days of walking to bring together Le Morne Brabant and the Seven Cascades.

Guided hike

Hike on Le Morne Brabant

Le Morne · Black River

The hike on Le Morne Brabant, the mountain on the south-western tip of Mauritius.

Guided hike

Le Morne hike with hotel transfer

Le Morne · Black River

A hike at Le Morne, in the south-west of the island, with hotel transfer.

Guided hike

Guided hike to Black River Peak, with a local guide

Black River

The ascent of Black River Peak, the roof of Mauritius at 828 metres, with a local guide.

Guided hike

Guided sunset hike up Piton Canot, Chamarel

Chamarel · Black River

Piton Canot, a 542-metre summit above Chamarel, climbed with a guide for sunset.

Guided hike

Guided hike in the Black River Gorges

Black River

A guided hike on the trails of the largest national park in Mauritius.

Guided hike

Le Morne Brabant: guided hike through the landscapes

Le Morne · Black River

A guided hike on Le Morne Brabant, turned towards the landscapes of the south-western tip.

Guided hike

Le Morne: guided hike with panoramic views

Le Morne · Black River

A guided hike on Le Morne, for the views that open from the mountain.

Guided hike

Guided hike on Le Morne Brabant

Le Morne · Black River

The climb of Le Morne Brabant with a guide, in the south-west of the island.

Guided hike

Sunset mountain hike, Chamarel

Chamarel · Black River

A mountain hike at sunset, in Chamarel, in the south-west.

Guided hike

Hike on the historic mountain of Le Morne, recognised by UNESCO

Le Morne · Black River

A walk on Le Morne, a mountain steeped in history whose cultural landscape is World Heritage.

Guided hike

Hike on Le Morne Brabant with a historical immersion

Le Morne · Black River

A hike on Le Morne Brabant that makes room for the history of the mountain.

Guided hike

Le Morne Brabant sunrise hike

Le Morne · Black River

Le Morne Brabant climbed as day breaks over the south-western tip of the island.

Guided hike

Hike on Le Morne Brabant, the mountain of escape

Le Morne · Black River

A hike on Le Morne Brabant, presented by its name as the mountain of escape.

Guided hike

Le Morne: sunset hike with a certified local guide

Le Morne · Black River

Le Morne at the end of the day, at sunset, led by a certified guide from the area.

Guided hike

Le Morne: an intimate hike, away from the crowds

Le Morne · Black River

A hike on Le Morne designed to be intimate, away from the crowds.

Guided hike

Sunrise hike on Le Morne, with coffee at the summit

Le Morne · Black River

Le Morne climbed for sunrise, with coffee served at the summit.

Guided hike

Hike on Le Morne and exploration of the south-west, with transport

Le Morne · Black River

The hike on Le Morne followed by an exploration of the south-west of the island, transport included.

Guided hike

Guided hike on Le Morne and at Tamarin Falls, with breakfast

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Le Morne and Tamarin Falls in a single guided hike, breakfast included.

Guided hike

Guided hike up the Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

Black River

The highest point in Mauritius, 828 metres, climbed with a guide.

Guided hike

Hike on the Brabant, at Le Morne

Le Morne · Black River

A hike on the Brabant, the mountain of Le Morne, on the south-western tip of the island.

Dolphins and whales

Dolphin encounter and whale watching, Black River

Rivière Noire

A trip out to sea on the west coast, in search of dolphins and whales.

Boat trip

Eco-minded dolphin encounter, snorkelling and Crystal Rock

Le Morne · Black River

A trip out to sea in the south-west, built around respect for the animals: dolphins, snorkelling, Crystal Rock.

Dolphins and whales

Private boat trip to watch dolphins, Flic en Flac

Flic-en-Flac · Black River

A private boat trip at Flic en Flac, to watch the dolphins of the west coast.

Dolphins and whales

Private outing in search of dolphins and whales, Black River

Rivière Noire

A private trip out to sea on the west coast, looking for dolphins and whales.

Boat trip

Private outing: dolphins, snorkelling, Crystal Rock and Île aux Bénitiers, with lunch

Black River

A private day at sea in the south-west: dolphin watching, snorkelling, Crystal Rock, Île aux Bénitiers and lunch.

Kayak and paddleboard

Stand-up paddleboarding on the Tamarin River

Tamarin · Black River

A stand-up paddleboard outing on the Tamarin River, on the west coast.

Day tour by car

Tamarin: sunset and tasting

Tamarin · Black River

Sunset at Tamarin, on the west coast, accompanied by a tasting.

Day tour by car

Tamarin: outing and tasting

Tamarin · Black River

An outing to Tamarin, on the west coast, paired with a tasting.

Day tour by car

Highlights of the south: Chamarel and nature

Chamarel · Black River

The highlights of the south of Mauritius, from Chamarel to the great natural sites.

Kayak and paddleboard

Guided kayak tour on the Tamarin River

Tamarin · Black River

A guided tour of the Tamarin River, by kayak, on the west coast.

Day tour by car

Day tour of the south-west

Black River

A day’s tour of the south-west of Mauritius.

Day tour by car

Guided tour of the Chamarel coffee plantation

Chamarel · Black River

A guided tour among the coffee trees of Chamarel, in the south-west of the island.

Private tour

Private tour of the south-west

Black River

A private tour devoted to the south-west of Mauritius.

Private tour

Private tour of the south-west, with pick-up

Black River

A private tour of the south-west of Mauritius, pick-up included.

Private tour

Private tour of the south-west of Mauritius (by car, SUV or minivan)

Black River

A private tour of the south-west of Mauritius, by car, SUV or minivan.

Canyoning and thrills

Flight over the underwater waterfall, with transfers from Le Morne

Le Morne · Black River

A flight over the “underwater waterfall”, off the Le Morne peninsula, with transfers from Le Morne.