Experience the Mauritian Rainforest in Black River
If you love nature and the outdoors, a holiday in Mauritius’ Black River district may be perfect for you. Located in western Mauritius, it may be the island’s least populated district, but it is home to numerous tropical forests and exotic animals, making it a popular tourist destination. Its name derives from the fact that it is the driest district in Mauritius, so there’s little chance that it will rain during your Black River holiday.
A holiday to Black River cannot be complete without a trip to the Black River Gorge National Park. The overwhelmingly huge park covers 6,574 hectares, preserving vast native rainforests and over 300 plant species, along with numerous animals unique to Mauritius. For birdwatchers, the famous pink pigeon is just one of the many exotic birds protected by the park. Exploring is best done on foot, and there are various trails that will take you through the island’s most beautiful tropical forests. If you’re feeling extra active on your Black River holiday, you can enjoy stunning views at the top of the park’s Black River Peak, which, at 828 metres tall is the highest mountain in Mauritius.
That’s not all that a holiday to Black River can offer. For a truly magical experience, visit the Coloured Earths of Chamarel located just west of the Black River Gorge National Park. These amazing sand dunes, made up of sands of seven different colours, will blow you away.
Wildlife Adventures on your Black River Holiday
Grande Rivière Noire is a popular destination for catching big game like tuna, sharks and black marlins, but if you’re not a fan of fishing, cruises and dolphin watching expeditions are also available from here. For surfers, the village of Tamarin is the place to be during the summer months. If you’re up for a challenge during your holiday in Black River, the trail to Tamarin Falls is a tough but worthy journey that leads to a series of stunning waterfalls. Or, if you feel like taking a break from your adventure-packed holiday, a shopping trip to Ruisseau Creole will do the trick.
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A holiday in Black River is like a trip to heaven for nature lovers. And the great thing about exploring nature is that you can do a lot of it for free, so there’s no need for a big budget to have bundles of fun. So who’s in? Start booking amazing cheap holidays to Black River on lastminute.com now!