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Hiking in Mauritius: The 15 Best Guided Walks

30 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Two very different walks share this island: basalt scrambles on the coast and river trails through the gorges. The 15 below are compared on distance, how early they start and where a guide is legally required rather than merely useful.

Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Forest Trails, Birds, and Native Plants
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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

1.Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 839 reviews · 4 hours · from $75Our pick

Climb 470-meter Le Morne Brabant before sunrise with guides such as Kevin, Eric, Ravi, or Matt. Expect rainforest, endemic plants and birds, four rocky scrambling sections, Mauritian history, snacks, and wide sea views from the memorial cross. This is a serious half-day hike, not a gentle nature walk.

“This was at the top of my must-do in Mauritius and it didn’t disappoint. We met at 4:30am and embarked on a fun, challenging yet thrilling hike up Le Morne Brabant to catch the sunrise over the island. The history about Le Morne Brabant and facts about Mauritius which Kevin shared along the way added to the experience. Everyone had a good time. Thank you, Kevin.”

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Hiking Le Morne Brabant - Starting at Wapalapam Island Eatery
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Hiking Le Morne Brabant

2.Hiking Le Morne Brabant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · from $61Top rated

Join a small guided group for a 3 to 4-hour ascent of Le Morne Brabant in Mauritius. Guides such as Jeremie, Yudish, Fabrice, and Matthieu lead you over steep ground and upper rock sections while sharing the mountain’s slavery history and endemic plant life. Good shoes, moderate fitness, and an early start matter.

“Our guide Gilles was outstanding. So knowledgeable about the area and gave us lots of guidance on climbing safely. It got a bit scary as you scale a rockface for part of it but he was so reassuring and helpful that we all made it to the top. The views were amazing and worth it!”

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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip - The first 30 minutes: sugarcane, forest, and volcanic rock
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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

3.Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 588 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your English- or French-speaking guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a three-hour walk through sugarcane fields, rainforest, and volcanic rock. Guides such as Yudish, Olivier, and Jérémie are known for careful pacing and safety help. Expect steep, muddy sections, natural pools, waterfall views, and time for photos.

“The guide Henri was great. The tour was not too difficult, although you need good shoes, as it gets slippery.”

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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain UNESCO Eco Hike - The early start and the first safety check
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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain UNESCO Eco Hike

4.Le Morne Mountain UNESCO Eco Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Join Bryn James and Eco Explorers Mauritius for a four-hour climb of Le Morne Brabant, reaching 465 meters above the turquoise lagoons. Expect a 4WD ride, wildlife sightings, nature and history stories, four scrambling sections, sunrise views, safety coaching, and photographs. You need proper shoes and enough fitness for steep rock sections.

“As a first time hiker and climber it was very challenging. However, our guide was with us every step of the way and made sure to be upfront and honest about the challenges ahead so we knew what to expect. Very clear guidance on how to reach the summit safely. Once there you will experience a once in a lifetime sight which will make all your hard work worth it! Highly recommended, especially with Bryn!”

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Hiking Sept Cascades (Tamarind Falls) - Half Day - Beginning at Henrietta Bus Station
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Hiking Sept Cascades (Tamarind Falls) – Half Day

5.Hiking Sept Cascades (Tamarind Falls) – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 455 reviews · from $57

Meet your Yanature guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a roughly three-hour hike through five of Tamarind Falls’ seven cascades. Expect steep, slippery sections, dark volcanic rock, forest trails, canyon views, and a swim beneath a waterfall. Guides such as Yudish, Jeremy, Rowan, Marc, and Jonathan are known for careful help and local insight.

“What an amazing hike! Our guide, Yudish, was amazing! He went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great time. He was very nice and was extremely knowledgeable in the local history. He took time to teach us about the landscape anRead more”

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Mauritius: 7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers - Hotel pickup and the road to Henrietta
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Mauritius: 7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

6.7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 454 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Follow a guide such as Daryeau through the seven Tamarind Falls near Henrietta. Expect steep, slippery ground, scrambling, forest plants, swimming, a fish foot spa, local snacks, and hotel pickup across Mauritius. The route suits fit participants aged 11 and older, but timing can range from about four to seven hours.

“a really scenic hike with beautiful views of the waterfalls. our guide was great and helped us to navigate the slippy terrain. he was friendly and made the hike even more enjoyable. not a tough hike but difficult under foot and some parts required a bit of scrambling. plenty of time given to enjoy the views and swim if wished. delicious homemade snacks provided”

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Le Morne Brabant: UNESCO Mountain Hike & Local Guides - Starting at Le Morne Kitesurfing Beach
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Le Morne Brabant: UNESCO Mountain Hike & Local Guides

7.UNESCO Mountain Hike & Local Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · from $59

Climb Le Morne Brabant with licensed village guides such as Christopher, Gino, Allen, or Gaël. The route begins gently, then turns into steep rocky scrambling before reaching wide lagoon views. Hear stories of the mountain, learn about medicinal plants, and choose to stop after the easier first section if needed.

“Well worth the guide, he helped us with all the difficult climbing spots so we zoomed past all the people who went alone and he taught us a few very interesting things about the mountain and area, he was also exceptionally friendly and fun. Perfect hike with amazing views!”

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Le Morne Mountain Sunrise Hike & Climb - Reaching the memorial cross at sunrise
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Le Morne Mountain Sunrise Hike & Climb

8.Le Morne Mountain Sunrise Hike & Climb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $69

Join Kevin, Eric, or another Horazis guide for a 3 to 4-hour climb of Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will hike through native plants, scramble over rocky sections, and reach the memorial cross summit for sunrise views across southwestern Mauritius and the Indian Ocean. No rock-climbing experience is required, but good fitness and a steady head for heights are essential.

“Such a special trip - would highly recommend. Kevin is a brilliant guide and very knowledgeable about the environment and Mauritius in general. He was also patient and helpful with all climbers and motivated us to the top. An experience I will never forget.”

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Mauritius: Le Morne: Intimate Hike Away from the Crowd - Meeting at Wapalapam before the climb
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Mauritius: Le Morne: Intimate Hike Away from the Crowd

9.Le Morne: Intimate Hike Away from the Crowd

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Join Vanessa for a four-hour, small-group climb of Mauritius’ Le Morne Brabant. Groups of two to six follow a 6-kilometre route with steep walking, a hands-on scramble, and a summit at 493 metres. Choose a sunrise, morning, or afternoon start, learn about local history and nature, and receive more than 50 photos plus a healthy snack.

“The experience was absolutely amazing. Vanessa is a passionate guide who knows how to transport you. I even had the opportunity to do my proposal at the top of the mountain thanks to her help. Memorable experience!”

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Hiking and Climbing UNESCO Le Morne Brabant - The 6:00 a.m. start and meeting point
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Hiking and Climbing UNESCO Le Morne Brabant

10.Hiking and Climbing UNESCO Le Morne Brabant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $87

Start at 6:00 a.m. for a three- to four-hour guided hike and climb up UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant. Bryn and the Explorers Mauritius team lead the scrambling sections, share the mountain’s history and wildlife, and provide photo and video footage. Expect a demanding outing, cool morning air, and wide views over Mauritius’s lagoons and nearby islands.

“Guide was extremely passionate, friendly and knowledgeable. 100% recommend - Amazing views and experience”

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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Guided Hike with Swim and Lunch - Meeting at Henrietta Bus Station
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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Guided Hike with Swim and Lunch

11.Tamarind Falls Guided Hike with Swim and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · 5h 30m · from $87

Meet your licensed guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a 4 to 5-hour hike through Tamarind Falls. You’ll reach seven cascades, swim in natural pools, choose between selected waterfall jumps or safer climbs, and stop for a local picnic lunch. Guides such as Prakash and Andy are known for patient pacing, safety help, nature information, and excellent photos.

“The activity was really nice. Prakash was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge on the wildlife and nature around the falls, a lot of detail about the plans which was really interesting.He helped the whole group throughout the entire hike and took some fantastic photos. The food provided was yummy (all veg) and the water was really nice to swim in. It was a bit slippery so wear good shoes.”

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Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel - Take a Hike Tour - The Ebony Experience Museum and Eight Million Years of History
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Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel – Take a Hike Tour

12.Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel – Take a Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $10Best value

At Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel, you’ll visit a museum, ride an open-air safari jeep, follow a 30-minute guided walkway through Flycatcher Forest, and hike to Sublime Point or Piton Canot. Expect a small group of up to eight, French and English guidance, forest shade, native birds, and striking views toward Le Morne.

“Moderate hike within the forest with a rewarding views at the end. 100% recommended. Bring mosquito repellent, sun block, hats & water.”

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Mauritius: Black River Gorges National Park 3-Hour Hike - The meeting point at Riverview Commercial Centre
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Mauritius: Black River Gorges National Park 3-Hour Hike

13.Black River Gorges National Park 3-Hour Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Spend three hours in Mauritius's Black River Gorges National Park with a small group of up to 10. Your English or French-speaking guide leads you through primary forest, points out macaques, giant bats, and ebony trees, and stops at mountain and sea viewpoints. Guides such as Rowin, Jeremy, Henri, and Eliza are praised for patient pacing and local insight. Bring shoes, water, swimwear, and a towel.

“La nostra guida di oggi si chiama Jeremy ed è stato molto attento alle necessità del gruppo, seguendo il ritmo del più lento. Durante il percorso, la guida si soffermava su diverse curiosità che hanno arricchito l'esperienza. Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di avvistare delle scimmie, che hanno attraversato il nostro sentiero. Indubbiamente da inserire tra le attività della permanenza a Mauritius.”

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Hiking in the Black River Gorges National Parc - Native Forest - Climbing through native forest
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Hiking in the Black River Gorges National Parc – Native Forest

14.Hiking in the Black River Gorges National Parc – Native Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $61

Start near Grande Riviere Noire at 7:50 am for a guided rainforest hike through Black River Gorges National Park. You’ll climb over rocky ground and tree roots to viewpoints around 400 meters high, pass Mare aux Joncs Gorge and its fruit bats, then descend toward the lower entrance. Bring water and sturdy shoes.

“The guide was so patient and helpful! Just be aware that it is an extremely steep climb on rocks and trees and tree roots. Unfortunately no waterfall...”

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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Forest Trails, Birds, and Native Plants
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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

15.Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Meet your English- or French-speaking guide at Le Morne Public Beach, then follow the trail through rainforest and up four rocky scrambling sections to Le Morne Brabant’s 470-meter summit. Guides such as Kevin and Eric set a careful pace, explain local history and wildlife, and provide snacks. Plan on about four hours and bring 1.5 liters of water.

“Eric was the perfect guide. We felt very safe with him and it was a a magnificent experience. Just to mention I would not go without a guide for the first time because there is quite a big part that involves climbing so just get a guide it is better!”

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