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Discover the Wild South – Guided Hike
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Tour Summary
Duration:
3 hours
Group:
2-12
Tour Type:
Small Group
Difficulty:
Easy
Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost
Distance:
8km
About the Tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the wild south of Mauritius, where nature unfolds in its most breathtaking and untouched form.
This immersive, 3-hour guided excursion will take you through a landscape of cascading waterfalls, meandering rivers, lush virgin forests, secluded beaches, and dramatic volcanic cliffs overlooking the vast Indian Ocean.
Your enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide will lead you on unique trails, sharing their love of nature and local insights. Get ready to experience nature at its purest—your adventure will be punctuated by refreshing dips in the heart of the hike. You’ll get to swim in the cool waters of Cascade Mamzelle and a crystal-clear natural pool before continuing your trek.
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
- Meeting Point & Briefing (15 min)
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point for a safety and orientation briefing before setting off. - Hike into the Wild South (45 min)
Begin your adventure by trekking through unique trails, immersing yourself in the lush virgin forest and meandering rivers of the wild south. - Explore Cascade Mamzelle & Take a Swim (45 min)
First, you’ll observe Cascade Mamzelle from a viewpoint. Then, you’ll descend to the waterfall itself, where you can enjoy an optional swim in its cool, freshwater basin. - Trek to the Natural Pool (15 min)
Continue your hike for a short distance to a beautiful natural pool. - Volcanic Cliffs & Saltwater Swim (30 min)
Enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural saltwater pool, take photos, and rest. Afterwards, you’ll trek along the dramatic volcanic cliffs that offer breathtaking views of the vast Indian Ocean. - Return & Farewell (30 min)
On your way back to the meeting point, you’ll make one final stop at a superb viewpoint for more photos before leaving with unforgettable memories of Mauritius’s untouched beauty.
Highlights
- Hike through an authentic and unspoiled landscape
- Discover hidden waterfalls and cool off with a swim in natural pools
- Trek along dramatic volcanic cliffs with breathtaking views of the ocean
- An immersive experience in nature, far from the crowds
- Led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guide- La Roche qui Pleure
What to bring?
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Light sportswear (preferably quick-dry)
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle (at least 1.5L)
- Snack or energy bar
- Swimwear & towel (optional)
- Rain jacket
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Babies in backpacks
- Children under 10 years old
- Individuals with serious medical conditions or limited stamina
- Individuals with mobility impairments
Meeting Point
Gris Gris Public Beach
Know before you go
- The hike requires a minimum level of fitness and is generally suitable for participants aged 10 to 65
- Participation is not permitted for pregnant women, children under 10, individuals with serious medical conditions or limited stamina, or those with mobility impairments
- Activity subject to weather conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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.
₨2,300
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.
