Full day canyoning excursion at the South East area of Mauritius at the Exil Waterfalls including sandwiches lunch.
This full day Canyoning excursion is done at the Exil Waterfalls, and is offering a combination of nature hike, abseils in waterfalls, jumps into water ponds, river butt-riding and river walks.
Situated on the southern slopes of the island on the outskirts of the Combo forest, the Exil canyon sits on the Savanna River and is surrounded by tropical forests. The canyoning is done right in the middle of this beautiful tropical forest, being surrounded by nature, hearing only the sounds of birds, the river and of the waterfalls.
This is why the Exil waterfalls canyoning trip offers a unique way of discovering Mauritius nature, fauna and flora while combining this with the thrilling experience of canyoning.
The Exil canyon has a fair level of water all year round, and high water levels during periods of heavy rainfall, turning the canyon and the river into an ideal place for a great aquatic adventure.
As part of this canyoning excursion you will also enjoy a hike of approximately 2km in lush green scenery of the Savanna tropical forest.
From the hills of the Exil reserve you will see the Rivière Savanne, and have a fantastic panorama view on the beautiful Combo nature park and of Mauritius’ South east coast.
The canyon consists of two main waterfalls, the first is the Leon waterfall, a 20m drop into a 25m wide pool, and the second is the Cascade Cecile, which is of 45m drop. Along the river there are various water pools and a few possible jumps.
After the last abseil, you will enjoy an easy hike to the end point which takes about 10 minutes to complete.
The Exil canyoning excursion includes light BBQ Sandwich lunch which is served at the Exil loge situated on the top of a hill, overlooking the Riviere Savanne Park. The setting for the lunch is ideal as it is intimately set in a pleasant environment lulled by the songs of birds and the waterfalls.
Please note that for groups of more than 5 people, it is possible to set up a guided Tyrolean on top of Cascade falls, which is definitely a worthwhile experience!
All the canyoning outing 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 supervising of qualified canyoning guides.
The Highest Abseil (=level of descent down a rope) is of: 45 meters
The best water season (with the highest water level) is during January to July.
The canyoning excursion runs for a period of full day, from 08:15 until 14:30.
Region: South East Mauritius
Requirements: To have basic swimming skills.
Minimum age requirement: 8 years old and above (must be accompanied by at least one parent)
Comments:
- Starting point: Parking Andreas (including transfer to the Exil reserve)
- Trip duration: starting at 08:15 am and finishing at around 14:30
- Full canyoning equipment will be provided including all rope gear (harnesses, helmets etc) and wetsuits
- It is recommended to bring: sunscreen, bathing suit, short pants to wear with the wetsuit, spare set of clothes, towel, sport shoes, waterproofed camera (camera cover).
- Minimum age requirement: 8 years old and above (must be accompanied by at least one parent)
- For groups of more than 5 people can set up a guided Tyrolean on top of Cecile falls, worthwhile experience!
- Please don’t bring with you jewels, watches, alcohol and cigarettes
The canyoning excursions are carried out with a total respect towards nature and while making it a top priority to stress the importance of its preservation.
Please note that the canyoning to Exil falls is only offered on Wednesday and Sunday.
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What is Canyoning? Canyoning (known as canyoneering) is traveling 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 ropework, 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.
Prices:
Price for the Eau Bleue Canyoning excursion for up to 2 participants: 170 Euro
Price for any additional participant (above 2): 85 Euro /person
