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Kayak on the Tamarin River
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Tour Summary
Duration:
2.5 hours
Group:
2-12
Tour Type:
Daily
Difficulty:
Easy
Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost
Distance:
5 km
About the Tour
Explore Tamarin river on this guided kayak tour. See the various wildlife that resides in the river, as you paddle along untouched nature and calm waters.
Start kayaking at the very spot where the river meets the ocean, also known as Tamarin Bay, which is famous for its mythical wave. Paddle upstream the calm waters and discover the two main arms of the river.
On one side the Rempart and the Trois Mamelles mountains, and on the other, the magnificent mountain of La Tourelle. The surrounding natural habitat boasts lush greenery as well as abundant wildlife. Throughout your journey, we may encounter moorhens, ducks, long-billed birds, flying foxes, or even monkeys.
What’s Included?
Professional Guide
Safety Boat
Kayaking Equipment
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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Welcome & briefing (15 min)
Meet your guide at Tamarin Bay, where the river meets the ocean. After a short safety briefing and introduction to your kayak, get ready to set off on your adventure. -
Paddle upstream (45 min)
Leave the waves behind and glide into calm waters. As you paddle gently upstream, take in the serenity of the river and watch local fishermen at work along the banks. -
Explore the two river arms (1h)
On one side, enjoy breathtaking views of the Rempart and Trois Mamelles mountains. On the other, admire the striking La Tourelle. Along the way, keep your eyes open for moorhens, ducks, long-billed birds, flying foxes and even monkeys. -
Return downstream (30 min)
Drift back at a relaxed pace, surrounded by peaceful nature and mountain scenery, until you reach the bay once again. -
Wrap-up (5–10 min)
Arrive back at the starting point, where your guide will help you out of the kayaks and share some final insights and stories about the area.
Highlights
- Learn about the basics of kayaking and have a chance to use your knowledge
- Paddle through calm waters surrounded by lush greenery
- Admire panoramic views of Rempart, Trois Mamelles and La Tourelle mountains
- Spot diverse wildlife: moorhens, ducks, long-billed birds, flying foxes and monkeys
- Hear stories about the history of Tamarin from a local tour guide
What to bring?
- Comfortable clothes that can get wet
- Swimwear (optional)
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Towel and a change of clothes
- Reusable water bottle
- Waterproof phone case (optional, for photos)
Not suitable for
- Children under 8 years old
- Pregnant women
- People with serious back or neck problems
- People who cannot swim
- People with limited mobility (getting in and out of the kayak is required)
Meeting Point
The meeting point is at the Veranda Tamarin boat house. Your guide will be wearing a green t-shirt with “Yanature” written on it.
Know before you go
- No prior kayaking experience is required – your guide will give you a full briefing before we start.
- The activity is suitable for most fitness levels, but you should be comfortable on the water.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Life jackets are provided and must be worn during the tour.
- Wildlife sightings are common but can’t be guaranteed.
- The tour may be rescheduled or adapted in case of strong wind, heavy rain, or unsafe river conditions.
- 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.
₨1,850
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.
