Mauritius · HIKING & TREKKING

The 15 Best Hikes in Mauritius

29 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The interior goes up fast, and the good walks are short, steep and finished by lunch. The 15 below cover Le Morne, Le Pouce, the Black River gorges and the waterfall gorges, priced by guide and honest about the gradient.

Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Meeting at Le Morne Public Beach before dawn
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Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb

Hiking Le Morne Brabant - From Wapalapam to the mountain base
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Hiking Le Morne Brabant

2.Hiking Le Morne Brabant

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

Review of the guided Le Morne Brabant hike in Mauritius, with practical advice on fitness, scrambling, weather, guides, price, and views.

“This was a great experience. The whether was great, Yudish was a great guide, the views were stunning and it felt great having climbed the mountain. I would highly recommend doing this climb with a guide. While the track itself is pretty clearRead more”

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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip - Meeting at Henrietta and getting ready
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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain UNESCO Eco Hike - The private-estate drive adds a useful beginning
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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

Scramble up UNESCO-listed Le Morne Mountain with guide Bryn James for sunrise lagoons, wildlife, safety tips, and memorable photos.

“As a young couple with no prior hiking experience, we were a bit nervous about this trip, but Bryn immediately put us at ease. He made us feel safe and confident throughout. The hike to the top of Le Morne was challenging, but the descent proved even tougher. However, reaching the summit was absolutely worth it—the views are breathtaking! Bryn’s personal touch truly enhanced our experience. He captured incredible photos of our journey, which he kindly shared with us at no extra cost by the end of the day. Starting at 4am was an early wake-up call, but it was well worth it, especially as the temperature reached almost 40°C…”

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Hiking Sept Cascades (Tamarind Falls) - Half Day - Starting 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

Hike Mauritius’s Tamarind Falls with a local guide, volcanic rock, forest trails, canyon views, and a swim beneath a waterfall.

“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 - Seeing all seven waterfalls from the valley
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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

Hike Mauritius’s Tamarind Falls with a local guide, swim beneath cascades, spot wildlife, enjoy lunch, and ride from your hotel for $110.

“It was a great experience. Our guide did take good care during slippery sections. He was good fun too. Explained what kind of trees, fruits and animals can be found on the area. Overall very recommendable.”

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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.Le Morne Brabant: UNESCO Mountain Hike & Local Guides

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

Hike UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant with licensed local guides, hear its stories, learn about medicinal plants, and reach sweeping lagoon views.

“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 - The guides make a real difference
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Le Morne Mountain Sunrise Hike & Climb

8.Le Morne Mountain Sunrise Hike & Climb

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

Review of the Le Morne sunrise hike in Mauritius, with guide details, climbing difficulty, price, views, meeting points, and practical booking advice.

“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 Vanessa at Wapalapam Island Eatery
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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

Hike Le Morne in a private group of up to six with Vanessa, sunrise views, safe scrambling, local stories, snacks, and 50 photos.

“An amazing hike climbing up Le Mourne with Vanessa the fantastic guide. She explained each stage of the hike and made me feel safe and confident even during the steep scramble telling me the best positions where to place my hands and feet. She obviously knows this mountain like the back of her hand and took me to several view points to take wonderful photos of me which she sent to me after the hike. Getting a guide is really worth it as it takes all the stress out of route finding also the information Vanessa told me about the history of Mauritius and the flora and fauna made it…”

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Hiking and Climbing UNESCO Le Morne Brabant - The climb: scrambling under close supervision
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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

Climb UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant at sunrise with guide Bryn for dramatic lagoon views, scrambling, safety support, and photos.

“This hike was amazing! There isn't a better way to catch a sunrise and some incredible views of the island. Bryn was a great guide. He contacted us days before the hike and kept us updated on upcoming weather conditions. He is such an eRead more”

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Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Guided Hike with Swim and Lunch - Starting 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

Hike all seven Tamarind Falls with a local guide, swim in clear natural pools, enjoy a picnic lunch, and tackle a rewarding jungle trail.

“Most amazing trip, the guide was so good and really patient when it came to us the group wanting to take photos, take in the full view and telling us about the plants and area. It’s a hard tour if you want to do all 7 waterfalls at least if you want to go down to the pools and see them from below, but with our guide he. Had the patience to wait and make sure everyone caught their breath and was good to move on! And the lunch was amazing real local food, the taste was so good.. would recommend this hike to everyone no better way to see…”

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Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel - Take a Hike Tour - The museum explains what the forest lost
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Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel – Take a Hike Tour

Mauritius: Black River Gorges National Park 3-Hour Hike - Starting at Riverview Commercial Centre in Grande Riviere Noire
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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

Hike Mauritius's Black River Gorges with a local guide, spot native wildlife, enjoy mountain and sea views, and swim in the river.

“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 - Starting at 7:50 a.m. in Grande Riviere Noire
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Hiking in the Black River Gorges National Parc – Native Forest

Mauritius: Le Morne Mountain Guided Sunrise Hike and Climb - Meeting at Le Morne Public Beach before dawn
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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

Climb Le Morne Brabant at sunrise with a certified guide, scrambling over four rocky sections for Mauritian history, wildlife, and sweeping sea views.

“It was really an amazing experience. My twin boys loved it and reached up to the top! Our guide "Kevin" was really highly approachable, professional, experienced and taught us a lot about Mauritius and nature of the land. Thank you Kevin!”

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Where to start on the island

Pick a jetty, a plateau road or a market morning.