Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark

Our 8.5-hectare park is a must-see place to discover our wonderful island. Combining geology, education and conservation, you will experience a moment in communion with nature and learn a little more about the Mauritian land. On site, you can of course admire the Seven Colours of the Earth, but also the spectacular Chamarel waterfall, the majestic giant turtles that will soothe you, the shop with local products or the restaurant which serves snacks and refreshments all day long.

Chamarel Waterfalls

Undoubtedly the tallest single-drop waterfall in Mauritius at about 100m high, the Chamarel Waterfall is a striking piece of nature standing amid dense vegetation. Fed by the waters of three distinct streams pouring into Saint Denis River, it has a powerful rush with a peak flow rate in excess of 40,000 m³ per minute. Overhanging the ledge of a basalt cliff, the Chamarel Waterfall splashes into an oval pool before flowing down a 6km tropical-forest-fringed canyon to Baie du Cap. The sight not only floods the senses with freshness but it is also a spectacular showcase of millions of years of volcanic activity. The dramatic landscape if formed by lavas of two different ages. The layer of brecciated basalt near the base dates from between 10 to 8 million years ago, on top of which lies a second layer from the intermediate period between 3.5 and 1.7 million years ago.