Hiking in the Black River Gorges National Parc - Native Forest
Overview
3 hours
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The Black River Gorges National Park, 67.54 km² of pure, wild, nature. The heart of Mauritius island, home of many endemic species, both animal and floral.
It offers a great discovery of the nature of the island.
During this hike we will discover different viewpoints from which we can contemplate different parts of the park and its surroundings.
Half-way up our climb, we discover the “Mare aux Joncs Gorge” that we like to call the “Bats Valley” because of the thousands of Mauritan Fruit-Bats we can observe there.
On top of our ascension, at 400m above sea level we get an amazing sight on the West-Coast, its lagoons and beautiful villages amountains. From there, we start our back back down to the river where we can stop to enjoy a nice swim before continuing to the parking lot of the park.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 10 years old
Not possible for babies in carrier
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Black River Gorges National Park
The Black River Gorges National Park, 67.54 km² of pure, wild, nature. The heart of Mauritius island, home of many endemic species, both animal and floral. It offers a great discovery of the nature of the island. During this hike we will discover different viewpoints from which we can contemplate different parts of the park and its surroundings. Half-way up our climb, we discover the “Mare aux Joncs Gorge” that we like to call the “Bats Valley” because of the thousands of Mauritan Fruit-Bats we can observe there. On top of our ascension, at 400m above sea level we get an amazing sight on the West-Coast, its lagoons and beautiful villages amountains. From there, we start our back back down until the black-river where we can stop to enjoy a nice swim before continuing and reach back our starting point, where we’ve met a few hours earlier.
What‘s Included
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Bottled water
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Hiking in the Black River Gorges National Parc - Native Forest
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Voyage440148,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many thanks to Theo for a wonderful morning. Many explanations about flora and fauna, Theo is a passionate who knows how to transmit with great kindness. We recommend.
Memorable hike
Anastasia M,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great activity with a walk full of surprises, and pretty views, with a refreshing swim as a bonus, thank you Jordan!
A good bowl of Nature
chris19750209,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Small hike in a beautiful setting with our guide Henri. Seasoned athlete who has adapted to our beginner level. We had a pleasant time and discovered this part of the island that makes you want to travel even more. Thank you Henri for this physical but soothing escape.
Lovely walk in nature
fi2712,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Bird watching tour in the Black River Gorges NP with Yudish. A lovely early morning walk through the woods. Lucky enough to see a rare Mauritian kestrel and some other lovely animals. Nature facts from Yudish kept us informed and entertained!
Beautiful hike with Eliza
laurent m,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great hike with Eliza. A good time to share and full of discoveries. The landscapes are beautiful. A swimming area at the end of the hike with birds around you.
Hiking the 7 waterfalls
189amandinep,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Rowin for this beautiful discovery and its welcome! We warmly recommend this tour accessible to all with good sportswear and sneakers👌
Pristine nature with wonderful guide Paj!
601the ,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Our guide Paj was the most motivated and knowledgeable person about the area, he was enthusiastic and attentive the entire way. If we had more time, we would definitely go on another hike with him! The area was beautiful and felt untouched in many places. There was also crystal clear water of the river where we could take a plunge and enjoy a refreshing swim
Perfect winter getaway!
Martin J,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect climate. Beautiful mix between sun & swimming and nature experiences. Very friendly locals. Reasonable price.
Great Experience with Yanature and Henry
Anurag G,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the experience with Henry - who paced our trek very well, was very knowledgeable and ensured that everyone in the group was well taken care of and left fully satisfied and with a smile on their face. The forest itself is amazing - a living ecosystem of greens. And the hike was a 6km loop with an elevation gain of 300m with good views - with the ascent in the first half with a gradual descent in the second half.
Nice hike
985gis lev,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful hike in this forest, thanks to our guide Henri for his kindness and to share his knowledge about flora, fauna and more, we will keep a beautiful memory,
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