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With forested mini-mountains and canyons with tumbling waterfalls to surf-sculpted cliffs – and all packed into an area just the size of Surrey – Mauritius' wild side is never far away. The beautiful Black River Gorges National Park is the lungs of the island, crisscrossed with scenic hiking trails, and offer the chance to spot rare birds.
TERRA FIRMA/YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND Guided eco-hikes with Yanature, the island's original trekking company, have the ‘wow’ factor. Tamarin Falls, with seven waterfalls tumbling through jungle- like scenery' is one of the destination's most stunning while their newest, ‘Trails and Waves – The Wild South’
takes in scenic waterfalls, cliffs, deserted beaches and ends with a dip in a rock pool.
Lokal Adventures' original ‘Moris, Out Of The Box’ activities include river trekking in the turquoise waters of Eau Bleu, featuring waterfalls and caves and an underground hike to explore lava tubes at Roches Noires (‘Black Rocks’). On a visit to the island, American writer Mark Twain observed its ‘picturesque groups of toy peaks’and Mauritius’ characterful miniature mountains can all be climbed'. Family-friendly hikes include Le Pouce (‘The Thumb’), where monkeys play, with a view over Port Louis and Ebony Forest’s guided hike up Chamarel’s Piton Canot mountain, with a museum
Mauritius is small, safe and easy to get around. For a DIY adventure, rent an electric bike, electric scooter or mini moke to explore it
visit and refreshments at Sublime Point. Those taking ‘The Slave Route’ up Le Morne Brabant with Yanature are rewarded with breathtaking 360-degree views of the lagoon and islands. For a challenge, Trois Mamelles mountain with Explorers Mauritius weaves and winds along the razor's edge of a ridge, while Lokal Adventure offer a unique technical sunset climb up Piton Jacob (Pieter Both’s little brother). Yanature, originators of trail running in Mauritius, has a trail to Black River Peak, the island's highest while Lokal Adventure offers ‘Anou Galope’, a 10- day trail run through diverse landscapes. For awe-inspiring views of Mauritius'’ volcanic nature, take a helicopter trip into the
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