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Guided Hike at Tamarind Falls – Half Day
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Tour Summary
Duration:
3 hours
Group:
2-12
Tour Type:
Daily Tour
Difficulty:
Moderate
Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost
Distance:
5.5 Km
About the Tour
Discover one of Mauritius’ most spectacular natural sites with a hike to Tamarind Falls, also known as the “7 Cascades.” Hidden in the island’s lush interior, this trail leads you through tropical forest, sugarcane fields, and down into a canyon where some of the tallest waterfalls of Mauritius await.
Over about three hours, you’ll explore five of the thirteen waterfalls that make up this stunning site, including the famous Tamarind Falls with a total height of nearly 300 meters. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of surrounding mountains, rivers, and gorges.
Take the chance to swim in natural rock pools carved by the cascades, and let your guide share stories about Mauritius’ history as well as insights into its unique flora and fauna.
The hike is accessible to most but includes some steep and rugged sections, making it a rewarding adventure for nature lovers and anyone wishing to experience a wilder side of Mauritius.
What’s Included?
Professional Guide
Safety briefing and support throughout the activity
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
- Welcome & briefing (10 min)
Meet your guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a short safety briefing before starting your adventure. - Hike to the canyon (30 min)
Walk through sugarcane fields to reach the entrance of the canyon, enjoying scenic views of the surrounding landscape. - First waterfalls & swim (1h)
Make your way down into the canyon. After about 30 minutes of hiking, reach the first waterfalls and take a refreshing swim in the natural rock pools. - Discover more cascades (1h)
Continue along the trail to explore several more waterfalls, admire the lush vegetation, and learn about the flora, fauna, and history of Mauritius from your guide. - Main Tamarind Falls (30–40 min)
End your hike at the most impressive waterfall, Tamarind Falls, standing as the tallest waterfall system on the island. After enjoying the scenery, head back to your starting point.
Highlights
- Guided hike to Tamarind Falls, the tallest waterfall system in Mauritius
- Discover 5 of the 13 breathtaking waterfalls in the area
- Walk through lush tropical forest
- Learn about local plants, animals, and history from your guide
- Swim in refreshing natural rock pools along the way
- Enjoy panoramic views of mountains, rivers, and valleys
What to bring?
- Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip
- Swimwear & towel (for swimming in natural pools)
- Light sportswear (preferably quick-dry)
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle (1.5L minimum)
- Snack or energy bar
- Small backpack for personal belongings
- Insect repellent
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with serious back, knee, or heart problems
- People with limited mobility
- Children under 10 years old
Meeting Point
Please note that the meeting point is not the actual starting point of the hike. Once all participants have arrived, you will need to follow the guide—either in your taxi or rental car—to the trailhead, located approximately 1.5 km away.
Know before you go
- Duration: around 3 hours (moderate hike)
- Activity subject to weather conditions
- Some sections can be steep and slippery
- Wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The trail includes steep inclines, rocky descents, and uneven terrain. Some sections require using your hands for balance. Good fitness and strong knees are essential
- 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:
Relaxing kayak
Rowin from Yanature Was great! Even though we were late as we were stuck in traffic he said not to stress and waited for us so we could enjoy our trip. Very knowledgable and friendly guide. Lovely relaxing kayak along the river, would recommend
Guided Tour with Gilles
The waterfalls were absolutely worth the visit and clearly one of the highlights of our stay in Mauritius. Booking was quick, straightforward, and easy to arrange even at short notice. The natural scenery is truly outstanding — untouched, diverse, and simply breathtaking throughout the entire hike.
Gilles is an excellent guide. He shared interesting insights about the flora, fauna, and surroundings, and at the same time made sure we felt safe and comfortable, especially in the more challenging sections. His calm and attentive approach made the experience even more enjoyable. We highly recommend him.
Unforgettable hike!
Decided very last minute to go on a 4am sunrise hike of Le Morne to catch sunrise at the top and Yanature were very accommodating and fast to respond and to find my fabulous guide Henri to take me. It was an incredible experience and one of the best memories of my trip to Mauritius. I highly recommend going for sunrise as we had the entire mountain to ourselves and only started to encounter groups on the descent. Henri was an amazing guide, chatty knowledgeable and calm which was a great support towards the top when you’re scrambling. A wonderful experience and a fantastic guide.
Kayaking Tamarin river
We were 2 kayaking Tamarin River and it was an amazing experience. Rowin our guide was top notch n kudos to him for keeping up with us.☺️see u next
Highly Recommend the Sunrise Hike
Challenging but completely safe — I absolutely loved this hike.
Our guide, Paj, was fantastic. He was incredibly helpful, carefully pointing out the best way to navigate the trickier sections and making sure everyone felt confident
I highly recommend booking the sunrise hike. We had a super small group and didn’t see anyone else on the trail — we even had the summit entirely to ourselves. The views were breathtaking, and the sunrise colours were unforgettable.
₨2,000
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.
