Black River Gorges National Park

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Mauritius, Black River Gorges National Park, Scenic view of mountains

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Overview

Mauritius' biggest and best national park is a wild expanse of rolling hills and thick forest covering roughly 2% of the island's surface. It's difficult to overstate the importance of this park – it's the last stand for Mauritian forests and many native species. It's also the most spectacular corner of the island, so if you make only one day trip from the coast, make it here, perhaps combining it with Chamarel.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Gorges Viewpoint

Black River Gorges National Park

On a clear day, the views from here across the gorge and down towards the west coast rank among the best on the island.

Alexandra Falls Viewpoint

Black River Gorges National Park

From the Alexandra Falls Viewpoint, you can admire the cloud forest of Mt Cocotte (771m) and the view down to the south coast. The falls themselves are…