Mauritius · HIKING & TREKKING
The interior gets steep fast, and most of the good walking is in gorge and waterfall country rather than along the coast. These 15 cover Le Morne, Black River Gorges and the Tamarind Falls chain, with prices, real distances and which ones need a guide.
Read this practical review of Mauritius' Le Morne sunrise hike, including scrambling, summit views, guide quality, fitness needs, price, and useful tips.
“Beautiful landscapes, the route was relatively easy, and the guide was exceptional. Besides his wonderful personality, he also shared the island’s history with us. I highly recommend it.”
Review of the guided Le Morne Brabant hike in Mauritius, with route difficulty, guide support, views, price, timing, safety, and booking advice.
“This was a great experience. The whether was great, Yudish was a great guide, the views were stunning and it felt great having climbed the mountain. I would highly recommend doing this climb with a guide. While the track itself is pretty clearRead more”
Review of Mauritius’s Tamarind Falls hike, with swimming pools, rainforest scenery, guide tips, difficulty, value, and practical advice.
“It is the most underrated activity in Mauritius. The most beautiful hiking trip experience I had so far. Hiking around the sequence of 5 waterfalls is simply amazing.”
Climb Mauritius’s Le Morne Mountain with an expert guide, sunrise views, wildlife, scrambling, safety support, and free photos for $82.
“Bryn was a wonderful Guide, very helpful and caring, friendly and informative. He took care that everyone is enjoying the hike and feels safe. He is the best guide we had so far and we had quiet a few over the past years. We would advise anyone interesting in this activity and especially for those who are not experienced hikers, to do it with someone caring like Bryn!”
Hike Mauritius’ Tamarind Falls with a local guide, volcanic rock, forest trails, canyon views, and a swim in a natural plunge pool.
“Very friendly knowledgeable guide. Took care of everyone in the group,gave us clear instructions, some techniques on how to get down slippery steep hills and gave us information about the plants.”
Review of Mauritius’ Tamarind Falls hike, with hotel transfers, swimming, picnic lunch, guide tips, difficulty, timing, and value.
“a really scenic hike with beautiful views of the waterfalls. our guide was great and helped us to navigate the slippy terrain. he was friendly and made the hike even more enjoyable. not a tough hike but difficult under foot and some parts required a bit of scrambling. plenty of time given to enjoy the views and swim if wished. delicious homemade snacks provided”
Review Le Morne Brabant’s UNESCO hike with local guides, summit views, safety tips, climbing difficulty, meeting details, and $59 value.
“Very kind and helpful lady. We were really looking forward to the hike. However, I am pregnant and had health problems and had to cancel the trip. However, everything went smoothly and the cancellation was handled with a lot of understanding. A really nice guide who comes highly recommended! Thank you so much for the great communication!”
Review of the Le Morne sunrise hike in Mauritius, with practical advice on fitness, scrambling, guides, value, views, and booking.
“This hike may not be easy for all. It involves climbing up hills just like rock climbing using hands. A few sections of the hike can get harder. After hiking the first section and almost close to the second section my wife thought about giving up and Read more”
Review the Tamarind Falls 7 Cascades trek in Mauritius, with swimming, cliff jumps, local snacks, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Would highly recommend, it was great fun swimming beneath the waterfalls and doing a jump. The guide Andy was fantastic, very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour.”
Hike Le Morne with Vanessa in a small group, scramble safely to the summit, watch sunrise or sunset, and enjoy superb island views.
“This hike was absolutely breathtaking : stunning landscapes, well-placed resting points, and just the right level of challenge to keep it exciting. My wife isn’t very sporty, but with the expert guidance of Vanessa, our incredible guide, she not only completed the hike but truly enjoyed it! Vanessa was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive, giving clear instructions on where to step, how to move, and making sure we felt safe the entire time. Her deep understanding of Mauritius and the surroundings added so much to the experience. At first glance, the trail might seem a bit intimidating, but with Vanessa’s encouragement and expertise, it turned into a fun, rewarding, and…”
Review of the Le Morne Brabant hike in Mauritius, with sunrise views, scrambling, safety, price, guide tips, and booking advice.
“Guide was extremely passionate, friendly and knowledgeable. 100% recommend - Amazing views and experience”
Review of Mauritius’ Dodo Trail, with Port Louis sights, Creole lunch, Pamplemousses Garden, costs, tips, and practical advice.
Hike all seven Tamarind Falls with a guide, swim in clear natural pools, enjoy local picnic food, and get practical tips before you go.
“We had a great time! Our guide Prakash was very patient with us and funny. He told us a lot about the nature and the place. AND the lunch was very tasty! Big recommend :)”
Review of Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel, with hike details, wildlife, views, price, practical tips, and advice on who should book.
“Moderate hike within the forest with a rewarding views at the end. 100% recommended. Bring mosquito repellent, sun block, hats & water.”
Hike Mauritius’s Black River Gorges with a local guide, rare wildlife, mountain views, and a cooling river swim for $64.
“I went on a solo hike with Yanature at Black River Gorges National Park on the Pilgrims Trail and it was an amazing experience. Our guide, Rowin, was friendly, knowledgeable and very patient, especially on the steeper sections of the trail. He made sure I felt comfortable and never rushed. We ended the hike with a refreshing swim in a beautiful Black river and even enjoyed some local food nearby. As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe and would definitely do this again. Highly recommended✨”
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