Mauritius · CHAMAREL TOURS
The coloured earths, the waterfall, the rum and a road with the best views in the country. The 15 below differ on how much of the south west they take in, and whether you get a driver to yourself.
Explore southern Mauritius by private car with a driver-guide such as Feroz, Dinesh, Jean or Ridwaan. You’ll see a volcanic crater, Grand Bassin temple, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges and 23 Coloured Earth. Pickup is included, while park entry, lunch and drinks cost extra.
“There were several highlights to our trip. The monkeys at the temple and the waterfalls”
Sail from Pointe Jerome to Île aux Cerfs on a catamaran with snorkeling, dolphin watching, a BBQ buffet, unlimited local drinks, and about two hours on the island. The crew, including names such as Rudi, Rowan, Scott, and Miguel on some departures, keeps the day friendly and relaxed.
“My driver took me to wrong place in the morning. There was like 50 minutes to meeting point. I was so upset that I missed the boat. Then I called the agency. Priscilla & Cathline were so helpful and calming, they arranged me another boat. I can’t thank them enough. And the tRead more”
Spend 6 to 8 hours touring southwest Mauritius with a private English or French-speaking guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, colored earth sites, and a Chamarel rum stop. Guides such as Yameen, Rakesh, and Nabeel are known for patient driving and useful cultural insight.
“We had a very good car trip around the south of Mauritius. Our guide was friendly and shared interesting information along the way. We had asked in advance for an extra stop, and they arranged it without any problem. A comfortable and easy way to see this part of the island.”
Spend nine hours with a private guide such as Sameer, Kevin, Akash, or Vishnu, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, waterfalls, Chamarel, and a rum distillery. You can adjust the pace, stop for local food, and add Curious Corner if time allows.
“Everything was awesome! The driver was so polite and know everything we need!”
Spend 5 to 8 hours touring southwest Mauritius with a private driver-guide. See Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorge, and the Seven Coloured Earth near Chamarel. Baby seats, WiFi, and pickup are offered, with guides such as Raj, Babou, Robin, and Shiva.
“Great guide in Baboo. Excellent knowledge and enthusiasm for the island and all it has to offer. We are a family of four and the price quoted is for all four of us, not per person which most other firms seem to charge. Doesn’t include entrance fees / lunch but still excellent value for money for a full day trip around some of the southwest’s best sights.”
Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earth and waterfall, enjoy lunch, and, depending on your route, see local coffee, rum, temples, and giant tortoises.
“Seeing the numerous God sculptures at the Hindu Temple, vey large tortoises. The lunch was quite late in the tour and mediocre.”
At Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel, you combine a museum visit, safari jeep ride, guided Flycatcher Forest walkway, and optional hikes to Sublime Point or Piton Canot. Expect a small group of up to eight, scheduled guided walks, native birds, old ebony trees, and a moderate outing where mosquito repellent, water, and sun protection matter.
“Was a good day, the sublime view point was nice, but the hike was rather boring (lots of same scenery). Also make sure to bring mosquito crème because we did not know that was really a must.”
Walk through primary forest in Black River Gorges National Park with an English or French-speaking guide. Look for macaques, giant bats, and ebony trees, pause at mountain and sea viewpoints, then cool off with a river swim. Guides such as Rowin, Jeremy, Henri, and Eliza have led recent outings.
“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.”
At Curious Corner of Chamarel, you explore optical illusions, test your sense of balance, and take unusual photos in rooms built to fool your eyes. The attraction sits opposite Seven Colored Earths, takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, and suits families, friends, and small groups.
“expérience à faire entre amis ou familles surtout pour les enfants. très intellectuel et fait réfléchir enfants et adultes surtout.”
Drive a powerful ATV along the Savanne River with a guide, stopping at Gris Gris Beach, Rochester Falls, and La Vanille Nature Park. The five-hour outing includes lunch, helmets, dust protection, and time for swimming. Hotel pickup is available as an upgrade.
“Was super leuk tocht. Echt geweldig mooi uitzicht. En lekkere simpele lunch op een mooie locatie. De tocht had van mij wel langer mogen duren. Alleen 1 min puntje omdat er een quad uit viel moest ik mijn quad inleveren en duurde erg lang voor er een nieuwe kwam”
Spend 7 to 8 hours touring southern Mauritius in a private vehicle with hotel or port pickup, a driver-guide, lunch, water, and entry to Chamarel Geopark. The route covers Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel Waterfalls, Seven Coloured Earth, and Maconde Viewpoint.
“Was very disappointed with our driver (Uban). He was extremely quiet and had very little to say about the various spots on the tour, on several occasions he would step away from the group and just say "I will meet you there", leaving us to look around -not knowing what we are looking at. Despite all these, the lunch included in the tour was very good.”
Meet at 7:00 am on La Jetée Road in Grande Riviere Noire for a 2.5-hour boat trip near wild dolphins. Your guide explains respectful viewing, provides snorkel gear and water, and may lead you into the sea when conditions allow. The trip ends with snorkeling on a coral reef.
“We left early in the morning to see and swim with the dolphins. The crew was very motivated and ambitious to find them. We were lucky and could swim with the dolphins. The boat was not too big with a capacity of 10 people max. Of course this is one of the main tourist attractions of Mauritius and therefore there are many boats around to see the dolphins.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours touring southwest Mauritius by air-conditioned vehicle, from Trou aux Cerfs and Grand Bassin to Gris Gris and Rhumerie de St Aubin. Your day includes entrance fees, a three-course halal lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, bottled water, and hotel pickup. Guide quality can vary, so confirm details before departure.
“Journée magnifique avec de très beaux paysages. Visite intéressante de la rhumerie. Le tout guidé par notre chauffeur Daren très patient et sympathique.”
Take a private eight-hour drive through southwest Mauritius with an English- or French-speaking host. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, and Chamarel’s 7-Coloured Earth. Hotel transfers, entry to Chamarel, and a three-course Mauritian lunch are included.
“Was a lovely day! Great way to see all of the south, was enough time at each location, really enjoyed ourselves. Loved the extra stop at the boat factory, however not so much the cashmere factory (felt a bit pressured to buy something).”
Start early at Tamarin Bay for a shared wild-dolphin boat trip, then tour Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, and Chamarel by private taxi. English and French service is available, with guide Shiva especially praised for his island knowledge.
“Der var ingen stress, vi var 5 Pers. Og vi brugte så meget tid vi havde lyst ved hver oplevelse.”
Pick a coast, a crater or a kitchen.
