Tamarind Waterfalls

The Tamarind Falls or Tamarin Falls are a scenic attraction of southwest Mauritius. They are a series of seven cataracts located on the Riviere Tamarin, two kilometers northwest of the large lake Mare aux Vacoas.

Tamarind waterfalls are also called 7 cascades because it has seven steps to it.

There are seven attractions in this area.

1. Hiking
   The Tamarind Falls hike in Mauritius is one of the most popular  tourist package. The hike is not so harsh and is suitable for  everyone. You will enjoy seeing exotic vegetation and also the unknown birds. The walk will take roughly 45 minutes.

There are certain parts of the park that are reserved, and no one is allowed to enter that area because of the animals and  the safety of the visitors.

2. Sea Karting
Sea Karting is another popular package which you can take for one hour or half a day. The racing starts from Black River and goes along the breathtaking coastline, and then to Le Morne Brabant from Flic-en-Flac.

3. Bois Cheri
Bois Cheri is the most popular tea brand in Mauritius. You can take a trip to the factory where you will see how tea leaves are processed until they become the final product that you get in the market. You will also get to taste the tea here. Your package includes a trip to the tea plantation.

4. The Chamarel Rum Factory
Rhumerie de Chamarel of Mauritius produces high quality eco-friendly rum. This is the most popular brand in Mauritius. You will see the entire manufacturing process and you will get to taste a variety of rums, with alcohol varying between 40% to 50%.

5. Seven Coloured Earths
The Seven Coloured Earths is a charming geological formation that displays seven colors (brown, red, violet, blue, yellow, green, and purple). The formation has not been affected by the rain or sunshine for centuries.

6. Le Morne Mountain
Tamarind falls have the magnificent view of Le Morne Mountain and also the west coast of Mauritius. While you walk on the Basalt rock which is made from the volcano eruption, you will see the lush vegetation and variety of birds and animals.

Le Morne Cultural Landscape is an exceptional testimony to maroonage or resistance to slavery in terms of the mountain being used as a fortress to shelter escaped slaves, and let them fight for their freedom.

7. The Seven Stepped Waterfalls
You can enjoy bathing under the series of 7 cascades of fresh water. When you do that, you get a feeling of being massaged. The waterfall itself is an excellent view  and this is also the place where you can take memorable photographs.

Accommodation Near Tamarind Falls
There are a number of hotels near the waterfalls. Notable of which are Hillside Haven, Lacasepoz and The River House.