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Kayak with Dolphins in the Tamarin Bay
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Tour Summary
Duration:
2.5 hours
Group:
2-12
Tour Type:
Small Group
Difficulty:
Challenging
Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost
Distance:
5 – 8 km
About the Tour
Go dolphin watching off the coast of Mauritius on this guided kayak tour. Paddle into Tamarin Bay and get the chance to see bottlenose and spinner dolphins in their natural habitat.
Meet at the activity provider’s office in the morning to get started. Learn about the basics of kayaking from your guide before you set off.
Admire the sunrise over Tamarin beach as you paddle out into the bay. Dolphins spend the night in the bay, so the morning is the best time to catch a glimpse of them.
Spend two hours kayaking around the bay. If you spot dolphins, follow the instructions of your guide to observe these animals in a respectful way.
There is a chance that you won’t see any dolphins. If this happens, enjoy an alternative route exploring the Tamarin River and its rich wildlife.
What’s Included?
Professional Guide
Kayaking Gears
Safety Boat
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
Meeting Point & Briefing (15 min)
Your adventure begins at the Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa Boat House. After a quick briefing on safety and paddling techniques, you’ll be ready to get on the water.
Your adventure begins at the Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa Boat House. After a quick briefing on safety and paddling techniques, you’ll be ready to get on the water.
Paddle Out to Find Dolphins (30 min)
Head out into the lagoon, paddling towards the open sea in search of dolphins. This is a moment filled with anticipation as you keep an eye out for these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Observation (1 hour)
Stop on the water to enjoy a truly magical moment. Take in the incredible privilege of observing these majestic animals in their natural environment, in silence and tranquility.
Return to Shore (30 min)
A peaceful return awaits. Paddle gently back towards the shore, soaking in the last moments of this memorable experience.
End of Excursion (15 min)
Once back at the Boat House, you can freshen up and say farewell to your guide.
Highlights
- Admire a picturesque perspective over the Tamarin River and the surrounding mountains
- Learn about the basics of kayaking and have a chance to use your knowledge
- Paddle into Tamarin Bay for a chance to spot dolphins in their natural habitat
- Find out interesting facts about spinner and bottlenose dolphins from your guide
What to bring?
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof bag (optional)
- Aqua shoes/ slippers/ barefoot
- A hat
- A rain jacket
- A towel
- Spare clothes (just in case)
- At least 1.5L of water
- A light snack (e.g., cereal bars or fruits)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Babies in backpacks / young children under 12 years old
- People who cannot swim
- People with no kayaking experience
- People with mobility impairments or using a wheelchair
- Individuals with serious medical conditions, or recovering from surgery/injury
- People over 100 kg
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
- Dolphin sightings are very likely but cannot be guaranteed
- Participants must know how to swim
- Previous kayaking experience recommended
- Maximum weight: 100 kg per person
- 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.
₨2,400
Full 100% Deposit Required
This booking is made on request
Where you’ll be?
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.
