
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.
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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.
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.
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