Hiking Adventures Package - 2 Days Package

Hiking Adventures Package - 2 Days Package - Inclusions

• 2-Day Package : Hiking & Canyoning Excursion
• All the excursions charges (Canyoning & Hiking)
• Hike at Le Morne Brabant Mountain 
• Canyoning at Tamarind Falls
• Qualified and experienced guides
• Full canyoning equipment

Transport is available for an additional supplement which will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Trip 1: Half Day Hike at Le Morne Brabant

Hiking on the path of the runaway slaves at Le Morne Brabant has to definitely be among the top things to do while staying in Mauritius. Situated at the extreme Southwestern tip of the island, this rocky peninsula has a summit which covers an area of over 12 hectares (30 acres), and is about 556 metres above sea level.

Get into the heart of nature while you experience both the extreme opposites of lush greenery together with the rough and dry patches of the World Heritage Site. While hiking up the mountain, listen to the rustling trees, chirping of the tropical birds, and admire the wild natural beauty.

As you ascend, you will witness the captivating features of the mountain, where there are many caves and overhangs on the steep slopes. Generally surrounded by the turquoise lagoon, Le Morne Brabant is worth trying till the summit if you want to contemplate the strikingly gorgeous bird’s eye view.

The half day Le Morne Brabant hiking trail invites nature lovers and adventurers for an exciting hiking experience in the southernmost tip of the island. The hike can last up to four hours, whereby you will be guided by the professionals with EFR/WFA certification. You may also get access to the second part of the mountain which is only accessible accompanied by authorised guides.

Deep into the woods, you will encounter the exquisite sea bird, Paille en Queue, and indigenous plant species. As you advance, you will find yourself in the dry and rough terrain of the mountain, which can be quite challenging. It is recommended to take a sun hat or cap and water with you. It is also important that you are well-equipped with sunscreen and good trekking shoes due to the uneven tracks.

Moving on, you will find a gigantic, basalt rock mountain peaks dotted with caves which once harbored runaway slaves, where you will have to climb a rocky hill with equipment provided by the authorities. As you gradually move to the summit you can easily spot the huge metal cross which marks the highest accessible point. Take this chance to marvel at the absolutely stunning views of Ile aux Benitiers, Le Morne beach, and the spectacular surrounding areas.

Trip 2: Half day Canyoning Excursion at Tamarind Falls

Half day Canyoning Excursion at the South West area of Mauritius at Tamarin Falls.

This canyoning excursion is done at the Tamarind Falls which is a scenic attraction of the south west of Mauritius.

This is one of the most beautiful and calmest places in Mauritius, where nature and animal lovers can find many exotic plants and birds. The magnificent location of Tamarind Falls hosts breathtaking views over the west coast and over Le Morne Mountain- a sight not to be missed.

Situated on the central plateau, near the small village of Henrietta, the Tamarind Falls canyon is one of the places of interest which you really should not miss when in Mauritius. With its 11 waterfalls, multiple jumps, zip lines, deep ponds and lush green vegetation, Tamarind falls is one of the most beautiful canyons of the Island.

This half day canyoning trip to Tamarind Falls is one the most popular canyoning trips. It is easy, fun and accessible to all- from beginners to hardcore adventurers. Other than stimulating an adrenaline rush, it will challenge you to abseil down the waterfalls of the Tamarind Falls canyon using nature watercourses and canyoning gear.

As part of this excursion you will enjoy the beautiful nature of the Tamarind nature reserve by seeing the famous beautiful Tamarind falls from close, and experiencing the adventure of canyoning with Mauritius’ top qualified guides. You will get to have a cool bath at the bottom of the series of falls, hike through Mauritius’ forest and have a real exciting adventure by canyoning down waterfalls, canyons and rivers.

The canyoning trip starts at 09:00 with a safety briefing and equipment introduction.Then you will follow the trail for a 5 minutes hike discovering the first part of the Tamarind Falls canyon before reaching a 15-metre high waterfall. There you will have the first abseiling experience alongside the waterfall.

You will then cross the water pond and walk down the Tamarind River to reach the second waterfall: an impressive 40m free fall waterfall. From the platform beside the waterfall, everyone can enjoy the trip down on the high speed Tyrolean (zip line), using a harness and a carabiner to make it easier and safer before landing in the water. For the more courageous, it is also possible to test oneself by jumping from a 7 metres cliff jump into the water.

Following this, you will enjoy an easy hike to the end point which takes about 20 minutes to complete with 2 short steep trails on the way.

What is Canyoning?

Canyoning (known as canyoneering) is travelling in canyons using a variety of techniques that may include walking, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and swimming.

The terms canyoning and canyoneering are more often associated with technical descents — those that require rappels (abseils) and rope work, technical climbing or down-climbing, technical jumps, and/or technical swims.

Canyoning is enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.

Canyoning gear includes climbing hardware, static ropes, helmets, wetsuits, and specially designed shoes, packs, and rope bags.

All the canyoning outings are operated and led by the leading canyoning and rock climbing guides in Mauritius, with vast experience in canyoning and rock climbing activities and rescue operations in all areas of Mauritius. The canyoning is done under the full supervision of qualified canyoning guides.

All canyoning excursions are carried out with a total respect towards nature and making it a top priority to stress the importance of its preservation.

• Spare clothes

• Water

• Sunscreen & Mosquito repellent

• Hiking shoes/Sports shoes

• Towels

• Waterproof camera

• Short pants to wear with the wetsuit

• Bathing suit

Please don’t bring with you jewellery, watches, alcohol and cigarettes

For Half Day Hike at Le Morne Brabant

• Region: South West Mauritius
• Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
• Trail Distance: 7.2 km
• Highest Point: 500m
• Number of Participants: 2 - 12 pax per group
• Minimum age requirement: 10 years old
• Small portions of the hike are performed on rocks and require the use of hands for stability.

For Half day Canyoning Excursion at Tamarind Falls

• Region: South West Mauritius
• Requirements: Have basic swimming skills
• Highest Abseil Point: 40m descent down
• Full canyoning equipment will be provided including all rope gear (harnesses, helmets etc) and wetsuit

When ordering the Hiking Adventures 2 Days Package you benefit from a special discounted package price on these trips and excursions.

The special discounted price for the Hiking Adventures package is: