Chamarel Waterfalls

Published on : 2023 - Jan - 07

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Chamarel Waterfalls
Chamarel

is acknowledged as ' highest . It is 100-meter high with dense foliage formed due to the presence of the . It is situated within the close proximity of the famous Seven Colored Earth of Chamarel.

If you choose to avoid the slippery portion of the waterfalls, you still can enjoy its magnificence from a distance as the place has got excellent viewpoints. These viewpoints make it easier to capture some stunning images of the waterfalls from different angles.

Curious Corner of Chamarel is an attraction near the waterfall. There you will witness illusions and mind-bending tricks that will thrill you upside down. In their Mirror Maze Room or Upside Down Room you will witness a world full of magical illustrations.

Curious Corner of Chamarel
Curious Corner of Chamarel

During summers, you will see the waterfall bifurcated into two to three distinct trickles. Tourists visiting the Chamarel Waterfalls of Mauritius usually participate in the abseiling activity here.

There are many bus facilities available between the Mauritius City Centre and the Chamarel Seven Colored Earth gate. From there you can either opt for government buses or those which are run by private travel agencies t reach the waterfall. Alternatively you can hire a car from the city to the waterfall.

The period between May to December is preferable to visit the Chamarel Waterfalls as the weather remains pleasant there in Mauritius. This is the wet season in Mauritius, where the waterfall flows into its full force.

The is a Creole-style lodging built upon a tropical farm and features a good count of both cottages and lodges. It is 1.7 km from the Chamarel Waterfalls. is a beautiful four-star hotel where you can find all the luxury and comfort you need. From the rooms you get a vista of the vastly stretched Chamarel Valley. has two spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms, lounges with a fireplace, a terrace, and a bathroom. It is 0.4 km from the Chamarel Waterfalls.

Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge
Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge
View at Black River Gorge
View at Black River Gorge

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Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

2025 - Sep - 27 | , , , ,

Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

Situated in a small fishing village of Cap Malheureux, the Notre Dame Auxiliatrice is one of the oldest churches that stood witness to one of the most written-about wars between the French and the British over the control of the island.

“Cap Malheureux”, translates to “Unfortunate/Unhappy Cape”, due to the numerous ships which floundered there in the past. The church was built as a commemorative landmark to the shipwrecks that happened. It is also known by the name “the red roof chapel” and is renowned for its aesthetic value as well as historical significance. The church boasts intricate woodwork and a holy-water basin fashioned out of a giant clamshell. With a bright red roof, the church is one of a kind and a picture-perfect postcard-worthy attraction in Mauritius.

Notre Dame Auxiliatrice
Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

The Church

This simple chapel was founded in 1938 and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is situated ideally at the very northern point of Mauritius, offering breathtaking views of the five northern islets, including Coin de Mire (Gunner’s Quoin).

This Church draws in as many tourists as worshippers. On Sunday mornings, many tourists can be found joining the mass. Surrounding area is a popular spot for newlyweds to have their pictures taken. A sign strictly prohibits newlyweds ‘faking’ a church wedding for the photographers here, but newlyweds, genuine or otherwise, with their photographers are a common sight in the church grounds.

There is a pretty little beach right behind its main building.The church also boasts a wonderful choir that’s well known in the country.

Notre Dame Auxiliatrice
Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

Origins of the church

Some believe the church was named after the sinking of the vessel Saint Geran on 18 August 1744, which inspired Bernardin de St Pierre to write his famous novel “Paul and Virginie”. While others believe it owes its name to the numerous shipwrecks that occurred in this area at the beginning of the colonization of the island.

It is also the landing point of the British onto the island in 1810, to attack the French. The French who occupied the island then, named it the Cape of Misfortune after the British surprised them by attacking the north of the island instead of the island’s harbour in Mahébourg and took possession of the island.

The area also houses a marine cemetery and a Hindu temple.

Tags: Adventure, Attraction, Bernardin de St Pierre, Cap Malheureux, Cape of Misfortune, Coin de Mire, Gunner’s Quoin, Mauritius, Notre Dame Auxiliatrice, Paul and Virginie, Saint Geran, Tourist Destination, What to see
Le Morne

Le Morne

2025 - Sep - 13 | , , , ,

Le Morne

Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius on the western side of the island. Le Morne is a site of an extent of 480 hectares comprising private properties, State Land and mountain reserves.

There is an eponymous basaltic monolith with a summit 556 metres above sea level. This summit covers an area of over 30 acres.


In 2008, UNESCO inscribed the site on the World Heritage List.

At the time of slavery

Le Morne was used as a shelter by runaway slaves, maroons, through the 18th and early years of the 19th centuries. The slaves came from the African mainland, Madagascar, India, and South-east Asia.The escaped slaves formed small settlements in the caves and on the summit of Le Morne protected by the mountain’s wooded and almost inaccessible cliffs. The oral traditions have made Le Morne a symbol of the slaves’ fight for freedom, their suffering, and their sacrifice. Le Morne came to be known as the “Maroon republic” because of the large number of escaped slaves who lived on Le Morne Mountain.

Le Morne
Le Morne

The punishment for escaping from slavery was very harsh and it included whipping, torture and even death until the British passed the Slavery Abolition Act in 1834.

Activities

Nature lovers should try Le Morne Brabant’s impressive 3.5 kms hiking trail for having a more immersive experience in the area’s exoticism. You will walk through luxuriant green vegetation consisting of gigantic endemic trees as well as smaller exotic plants. The hike can last between three to four hours, where you will be guided by professionals. As you hike your way to the top, you will find a gigantic, basalt rock peak dotted with caves which once harbored runaway slaves.

le morne Cross showing highest accessible point

At the top there is a huge metal cross which marks the highest accessible point. From there you will get a truly breathtaking view over the Indian Ocean and Mauritius’ beautiful southern region.

Tags: Adventure, Attraction, Mauritius, Mauritius Destinations, Sea Walk, Tourist Destination, Underwater, What to see
La Cambuse

La Cambuse

2025 - Aug - 23 | , , , ,

La Cambuse

The beach of La Cambuse is a beautiful beach in the southeast coast of Mauritius. The white sandy beach is surrounded by greenery along the turquoise sea. The sea is generally rough with strong currents and therefore swimming is not recommended. However if you want to swim go to the right end of the beach and you will find an area where the water is surrounded by rocks that seems fit for a swim.

Best time ti visit La Cambuse

The best time to visit the beach of La Cambuse is early in the morning from 9:00 to 11:00 or in the afternoon from 13:00 to 16:00. It is within a couple of miles from the SRR International Airport. The beach is not crowded because it is not very frequently visited by the local people or even by the travellers and you can enjoy a peaceful vacation there. Mountain biking or standard electric biking is perfect for La Cambuse as it enables one to take the small paths that are otherwise inaccessible.

La Cambuse Beach
La Cambuse Beach

Places To Stay At La Cambuse Beach:

Blue Bay Beach Apartment has two large bedrooms with attached bathrooms.

Le Jardin De Frangipane has only one bedroom and a bathroom. The bedroom is small and can accommodate only 2 people.

Villa Bella has one luxurious bedroom with an attached bath which can accommodate only 2 persons.

Studio LE FILAOS is a quiet place with self catering facilities such as kitchen, refrigerator and electrical appliances. The bungalow is fully air-conditioned. The room has two single beds and an attached bathroom.

Shona Apartments is luxurious with three large bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and also a large living room.

Tags: Adventure, Attraction, Le Jardin De Frangipane, Mauritius, Sea Walk, Shona Apartments, Studio LE FILAOS, Tourist Destination, Villa Bella, What to see
Pereybere

Pereybere

2025 - Aug - 9 | , , , ,

Pereybere

Pereybere is located in the district of Riviere du Rempart on the north coast of Mauritius. It is around 30mins drive from the capital Port Louis. From the airport, the drive takes around 1 hour and 30 mins to reach Pereybere.

Pereybere is one of the most popular beaches of Grand Bay. There are a variety of water sports, a translucent turquoise sea and white sandy beach. It is a small creek which is very popular among tourists and locals who attend in large numbers during the week and especially on weekends. The beach is suitable for family swimming, and is ideal for children and inexperienced swimmers. Near the beach vendors sell exotic fruits and ice cream. Nearby restaurants offer varied menus.The best time to visit the beach of Pereybere is early in the morning from 9:00 to 12:00 or in the afternoon from 14:00 to 17:00.

Pereybere
Pereybere

Activities at Pereybere include pedalo, windsurfing, catamaran, parasailing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and kayaking.

Facilities

In Pereybere there are excellent boutique hotels and self-catering villas,apartments, holiday rentals and two to five-star hotels. Hotels in Pereybere are Ocean V Hotel, Hibiscus Beach Resort & Spa, Pereybere Hotel & Spa, Casa Florida Hotel and Spa, Pereybere Serviced Suites, Villa Pointe Azur, Merville Beach Hotel, Nitzana Residences & Restaurant, Miramar Villas, and Hacienda Plaza.

An Indian Restaurant in Pereybere
An Indian Restaurant in Pereybere

Other famous beaches you can visit from Pereybere are Bain Boeuf, La Cuvette, Grand Baie, Mont Choisy and Trou aux Biches.

Attractions

Attractions to visit nearby Pereybere are Cap Malheureux Church, Galerie du Moulin Cassé Art Gallery, L’Aventure du Sucre (a former sugar factory), Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, and The Château de Labourdonnais (another old sugar factory).

Pereybere is located halfway between Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux and it is possible to reach one town or the other in a few minutes. The village is only 5 kilometers from Mont Choisy with one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius.

Pereybere has a good bus route leading to key locations in Mauritius. You can easily get the bus to Port Louis or to other cities such as Triolet, Goodlands and Grand Gaube.

Tags: Attraction, Mauritius, Tourist Destination
Poste de Flacq

Poste de Flacq

2025 - Jul - 19 | , , , , ,

Hotels in Poste de Flacq

Flacq is a district of Mauritius, situated in the east of the island. It is the largest district, having an area of 297.9 km².
Trou d’Eau Douce is a small village in this district, from where visitors take boats for tours on Île aux Cerfs island. Belle Mare is an important beach which attracts a lot of Mauritians and tourists. All kinds of water sports are available here.

A Hindu Temple
A Hindu Temple

Activities

Several cruises and tour trips are available from Poste de Flacq. In The downtown area there are museums, boutiques and excellent restaurants that serve Creole dishes as well as international cuisine. There are markets that offer juicy fruits, fresh farm vegetables to an array of handmade Mauritian products. You can rent a car and explore some fifteen cities and towns past the border.

Poste de Flacq
Poste de Flacq

Tags: Adventure, Attraction, Mauritius, Sea Walk, Tourist Destination, What to see
Flic-en-Flac

Flic-en-Flac

2025 - Jul - 5 | , , , , ,

Flic-en-Flac

Flic-en-Flac is a seaside village on the west coast of Mauritius in the district of Black River. The name most likely comes from an Old Dutch phrase, “Fried Landt Flaak”, meaning free, flat land.

Flic-en-Flac
Flic-en-Flac

Flic-en-Flac is in a non-industrial part of Mauritius, with a coastline of about 13 kilometres. There are many luxury hotels, resorts, rental apartments, restaurants, bars, clubs and souvenir shops in this area. which attract about 500,000 tourists a year. Flic-en-Flac is lively both during day and night.

Flic-en-Flac aerial view
Flic-en-Flac aerial view

Weekend Activities

On the weekend, a lot of locals go to the beach to spend the day with their families and friends. Some of them will engage in water sports like swimming, snorkelling, diving etc. Some of them will sing and dance to the typical Sega music. They also enjoy delicious street food such as DhalPuri and fried noodles with Mauritian meatballs. DhalPuri is multi layered thin flat bread with some flavorful curry and sauces wrapped in.

Night Life

The nightlife is very vibrant as a lot of locals and tourists go out to the nightclubs and restaurants to enjoy the night and meet people.

Tags: Adventure, Attraction, Mauritius, Sea Walk, Tourist Destination, What to see
The Crown Lodge

The Crown Lodge

2025 - Jun - 21 | , , , ,

The Crown Lodge

Champ de Mars is one of the oldest racecourses in the world. It became operational on 25 June 1812 with the support of the then governor of the island, Sir Robert Farquhar. He introduced horse racing in Mauritius to win the esteem and the collaboration of the French population. Now the racecourse is managed by the Mauritius Turf Club.

Horse Racing constitutes one of the most popular sports in Mauritius. It attracts more than 20 000 persons at Champ de Mars every week. Instead of the more common races, the four classics are preferred: the Duchess of York Cup, the Barbé Cup, the Duke of York Cup and especially the Maiden Cup, which takes place exceptionally on a Sunday (and not a Saturday) in September. This last event is the most popular. The horses are specially prepared for this one and run two laps each time, a distance of 2,400 metres. On this day, the lawn is full and the crowd can reach over 100,000 spectators.

Race Course
Race Course

The Crown Lodge is a hotel attached to the racecourse. Jacques Ritter, a former rider, owns Crown Lodge. It was launched in May 2002. It is a private steward suite converted to allow tourists from around the world to discover, in optimum conditions of comfort and safety, the electric atmosphere of horse racing in Mauritius. The Lodge is located on the VIP balcony, next door to the office of the president of the Mauritius Turf Club. It offers a magnificent view on the finish line and the paddock. A variety of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and local snacks are offered throughout the day. You will also have the opportunity to meet the trainers and horse owners.

The Crown Lodge
The Crown Lodge

Tags: Adventure, Attraction, Jacques Ritter, Mauritius, Mauritius Turf Club, Sir Robert Farquhar, Tourist Destination, What to see
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