Full-Day Private South Mauritius Tour — Chamarel, Black River Gorges & Grand Bassin

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

6–8 hours

Fitness Level

Light fitness — able to walk short unpaved paths and climb stairs at viewpoints

Overview

Spend a private day exploring Mauritius’s southern highlights — Black River Gorges, Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earth, Grand Bassin and Trou Aux Cerfs. This curated tour pairs geological oddities with forested waterfalls and cultural sites, all from the advantage of private transport.

Full-Day Private South Mauritius Tour — Chamarel, Black River Gorges & Grand Bassin

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Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

You step into the Toyota at dawn and the island opens in layers: sugarcane fields give way to low hills, then a deep green throat of forest. The driver accepts a request to stop for coffee; by the time the coast peeks through the windows the south has already rearranged your expectations. This private, full-day loop through southern Mauritius stitches together rainforest, waterfalls, volcanic craters and a temple-shrouded lake — all within a single, easygoing day.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Start early to avoid crowds

Pick a morning pickup to reach Chamarel and the Black River viewpoints before mid-day tour buses arrive.

Wear supportive shoes

Viewpoints and waterfall bases have uneven, sometimes muddy paths — low-cut hiking shoes or trail sneakers work best.

Bring local cash

Small vendors, entrance fees and temple offerings at Grand Bassin often require Mauritian rupees; ATMs are limited in rural spots.

Hydrate and protect from sun

Tropical sun paired with walking means sunscreen, a refillable water bottle and a hat are must-haves.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Pink pigeon
Mauritius kestrel

History

Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) sits in an extinct volcanic crater and became a major Hindu pilgrimage site after returning a Shiva lingam from India in the late 19th century.

Conservation

Black River Gorges is managed for native forest restoration and species reintroduction; visitors are asked to stick to trails and avoid feeding wildlife.