Itinerary: 9:00 to 17:00
Trou aux Cerfs Volcanic Crater
Located in the heart of Curepipe, this dormant volcano is one of the island's most accessible geological wonders. The crater is roughly 300 meters in diameter and 85 meters deep, now filled with a lush carpet of silt and towering trees. A paved perimeter road offers a popular jogging track and provides a sweeping vantage point over the Moka Range and the distant coast.
Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
Tucked away in the secluded mountain area of Savanne, this natural crater lake is the most sacred Hindu site in Mauritius. Guarded by the towering 108-foot statues of Lord Shiva and Maa Durga, the "Ganga Talao" is surrounded by colorful temples and small shrines. The atmosphere here is one of profound tranquility, often shrouded in a mystical mountain mist.
Alexandra Viewpoint
Situated high within the Black River Gorges National Park, this viewpoint offers a dramatic look at the island's southern raw beauty. From the wooden deck, you can see the white-tailed tropicbirds soaring over the canopy and catch a glimpse of the Cascade 500 Pieds falling into the deep green abyss toward the southern coastline of Bel Ombre.
Black River Gorges Viewpoint
This viewpoint serves as the gateway to the largest national park in Mauritius, covering over 6,500 hectares of indigenous forest. Standing at the edge of the plateau, you look down into a vast, deep green canyon that stretches all the way to the western coastline.
- The Vista: On a clear day, you can see the white-tailed tropicbirds (paille-en-queue) soaring against the backdrop of the Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire.
- Endemic Nature: This area is the last refuge for many of the island's rarest species, including the Mauritius Kestrel, the Pink Pigeon, and the Echo Parakeet.
- The Waterfall: To the right of the main lookout, you can often see a thin, silver ribbon of water cascading down the basalt cliffs into the dense canopy below.
Chamarel Waterfalls & 7 Coloured Earths
The Chamarel region is home to two of the island's most photographed natural phenomena:
- The Waterfall: Plunging nearly 100 meters off a basalt cliff, this is the highest single-drop waterfall in Mauritius, framed by an amphitheater of dense jungle.
- 7 Coloured Earths: A geological curiosity consisting of sand dunes in seven distinct colors (red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple, and yellow). Because the mineral-rich sands don't mix, the dunes maintain their striped appearance even after heavy tropical rains.
