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Tamarind Falls – Canyoning Adventure
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Tour Summary
Duration:
3 hours
Group:
3-5
Tour Type:
Small Group
Difficulty:
Easy
Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost
Distance:
3.0 km
About the Tour
Jump in an unforgettable experience at the 7 Cascades (Tamarind Falls); one of Mauritius’ most iconic and spectacular natural playground.
This is where your canyoning adventure begins: a thrilling journey through waterfalls, natural pools and lush green cliffs.Guided by two certified professionals, you’ll enjoy 3 exhilarating rappels (10 to 25m), a natural zipline, and an optional jump for those who crave an extra rush.
No prior canyoning experience is required, you’ll start with a hands-on safety briefing, and every rappel has a hiking alternative if needed.
Over 3 km of trail and 125m elevation gain, you’ll be immersed in raw nature: beautiful waterfalls, tropical forest, and natural pools.
Whether you come with friends, family or solo, this experience is about connecting to the wild beauty of Mauritius, while living an unforgettable adventure. This is more than an outdoor activity — it’s a deep, joyful, and adrenaline-packed moment that will leave you with amazing memories and thrilling sensations.
What’s Included?
Full technical equipment (helmet, harness, wetsuit, descent system)
2 certified guides (FFME & Wilderness First Aid)
Personal phone photos taken by your guide
Waterproof Phone Bag
Practical training session before the tour
Why Yanature?
Pioneers in the outdoor tourism sector
In Mauritius since January 2004
We are friends and passionate mountain lovers
Our desire to bring people on discovery
Excursions in the wilderness is what we live for
Fast, friendly support you can count on
What you’ll do
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Meet & Gear Up (15–20 min):
Meet your guide at Henrietta, get welcomed, and receive your canyoning equipment. -
Safety Briefing & Practice (15 min):
Hands-on practice session to learn the basics of rappelling, safety techniques, and how to move in the canyon environment. -
First Abseil (25m – 20 min):
Start with a thrilling 25-meter rappel to get into the rhythm of canyoning. -
Second Abseil (10m into the water – 15 min):
Descend directly into a natural pool for your first splash of adrenaline. -
Swim & River Trek (20 min):
Swim through crystal-clear pools and trek along the riverbed to reach the next challenge. -
Zipline into the Water (15 min):
Glide across the canyon and finish with a zipline jump straight into the refreshing water. -
Fourth Station (20–30 min):
Choose between a 13m rappel down a waterfall or a daring 6m jump into the pool below. -
Scenic Viewpoint Stop (10–15 min):
Pause at the canyon floor to take in the breathtaking scenery and capture photos. -
Final Hike Up (30 min):
Climb out of the canyon with your guide’s assistance, bringing the adventure to a close.
Highlights
- 3 rappels (10 to 25m)
- 1 zipline
- 1 optional jump
What to bring?
- Swimwear
- Lycra top to wear under the provided wetsuit
- Change of clothes
- Snacks
- Water (1L per person)
- Insect repellent
- Sports shoes
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Babies in backpacks
- Children under 14 years old
- Individuals with mobility impairments or poor balance
- Elderly individuals with health issues or limited stamina
- People with serious medical conditions
- Individuals recovering from surgery or injury
- A reasonable level of fitness is required (must be able to do a short run on take off)
- Minimum passenger weight is 20kg, maximum passenger weight is 100kg.
Meeting Point
Henrietta branch Rd, Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius — About 1 km before reaching the meeting point, you’ll pass a bus stop where you’ll likely see quite a few tourists and guides waiting — don’t worry, that’s not your stop. Just keep going until you reach the exact pin location; your guide will be there to welcome you!
Know before you go
- No prior canyoning experience needed
- All rappels can be skipped via alternate hiking trail
- Must know how to swim
- Basic fitness level required
- The guide will be the only contact person on the day of the tour, you will receive the guide’s contact details upon booking or on the eve of the activity date by email (make sure to check your spams if you did not receive the email)
What people say about us:
Sunrise Hike
Absolutely amazing hike. Took us 1h15 up and 1h30 down which was only possible by our amazing guide Henri.
Friendly and Motivational, full of stories and encouragement.
Friendly and Motivational, full of stories and encouragement.
Unforgettable Le Morne Hike with an Outstanding Guide Paj
We did a guided hike up Le Morne Mountain with our guide Paj – and it was an outstanding experience.
Paj was excellent: very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He explained everything clearly, made sure we felt safe throughout the hike, and shared a lot of interesting insights about the history, culture, and nature of Mauritius along the way.
You can really tell he is passionate about what he does. The tour was not only a great physical experience but also very informative.
Highly recommended to anyone visiting Mauritius!
Great Sunrise hike with Henri
Henri was a great guide. Very knowledgeable, professional and we felt safe the whole time.
Great hike
The hike was beautiful and our guide Rowin made sure everyone was safe during the more technical parts. Would recommend
Great tour
We had a great guided sunrise tour. It was not an easy hike but Henri was super patient and the best guide we could have asked for, could not have done it without him! Highly recommend
₨4,000
Full 100% Deposit Required
This booking is made on request
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Cancellation policy
A cancellation fee of 50% of the total price is asked for bookings cancelled on the day preceding the hike and 100% on the day.
