Chamarel: The Ultimate Discovery Tour

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Chamarel: The Ultimate Discovery Tour - Inclusions

• Explore Ebony Forest by 4x4 jeep with hop-on, hop-off access at key points (approx. 2 hours)
• Visit the Chamarel Waterfall, home to Mauritius’ highest vertical drop (20 min)
• Discover the Seven Coloured Earth geological site (30 min)
• Optional lunch at the Rhumerie de Chamarel (at an additional cost)
• Guided visit of the Rhumerie de Chamarel, including rum discovery
• Visit Curious Mauritius, an interactive cultural and heritage stop
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius
• Private vehicle with a dedicated driver for the full duration of the tour

• Pick up from your accommodation at 08:00
• Visit of Ebony Forest
• View the Chamarel Waterfall
• Visit the 7-coloured Earth
• Visit of the Rhumerie de Chamarel
• Visit of Curious Mauritius
• Optional: Lunch at Rhumerie Chamarel
• Drop off at your accommodation by 18:30

About the Tour - Chamarel: The Ultimate Discovery Tour

This full-day experience is designed for travellers who want to discover the south-west of Mauritius without rushing or overloading their schedule. From forests and waterfalls to colourful landscapes and local flavours, the day unfolds naturally - one highlight flowing into the next.

It’s the kind of tour that lets you see a lot, without feeling like you’re ticking boxes.

First stop: Ebony Forest

The day begins in the cooler highlands of Ebony Forest, a protected reserve known for its rare ecosystems, endemic wildlife and elevated viewpoints. Before heading into the forest, a short museum visit and introductory film provide context on how Mauritius’ landscapes and biodiversity evolved - and why conservation remains essential today.

The forest experience

Exploration of the reserve is organised primarily by 4x4 jeep, following a concrete forest track that winds along the mountain ridgeline. This allows you to move comfortably between key areas while taking in the changing scenery and wide viewpoints along the way.

At selected stops, you’ll step out to explore on foot, take photos and quietly observe the surroundings.

Keep an eye on the skies and treetops - fruit bats, swiftlets and tropicbirds are often seen soaring above the ridgeline, while geckos and endemic bird species thrive beneath the forest canopy.

Walkways & viewpoints

Short walking sections and elevated walkways complement the jeep route, offering a closer connection to the forest environment.

The Flycatcher Raised Walkway serves as an interpretive stop, where visitors learn about reforestation programmes, conservation efforts and the regeneration of native forest ecosystems.

From higher viewpoints within the reserve, including access points connected to the Ridgeline area, the landscape opens up into wide, dramatic panoramas.

• Views over Le Morne Brabant and the surrounding bays
• Panoramic perspectives across the south-west, west coast and central plateau regions
• Frequent sightings of tropical birds, including the white-tailed tropicbird

Did you know?

• Ebony trees, once abundant in Mauritius, were heavily exploited during the colonial period for furniture and shipbuilding due to their dense, dark wood - contributing to their near disappearance.
• Several endemic species found here display behaviours closely linked to altitude and time of day, such as fruit bats gliding along ridgelines at dusk and swiftlets nesting in rocky outcrops.
• The native plant nursery at the Visitor Centre is the only one in Mauritius dedicated exclusively to propagating indigenous and endemic species, from coastal to upland varieties, including rare and threatened plants used in reforestation projects.

Chamarel Waterfall

The journey continues to one of the island’s most impressive natural sights. The Chamarel Waterfall plunges nearly 100 metres into a lush gorge, with three distinct streams carving through volcanic rock and dense forest.

This brief stop offers a striking contrast of scale and scenery - dramatic, refreshing, and ideal for photos.

Seven Coloured Earth

A short drive away, the landscape changes completely. The iconic Seven Coloured Earth reveals soft dunes of naturally coloured sand, shifting between reds, browns, violets, greens and yellows depending on the light.

The site is easy to explore at your own pace and is also home to giant tortoises. Your visit includes access to the café and souvenir shop if you wish to take a short break.

Rhumerie de Chamarel

By midday, the focus turns to local flavours. Set in a fertile valley surrounded by sugarcane fields and tropical fruit plantations, the Rhumerie de Chamarel blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings.

Your visit includes a guided discovery of the rum-making process, followed by a tasting session. Lunch is optional at L’Alchimiste, the estate’s à la carte restaurant - a relaxed pause in the heart of the south-west.

A playful finish at Curious Mauritius

The day ends on a lighter note at Curious Mauritius, an interactive space dedicated to optical illusions and playful perception challenges.

Relaxed, social and often full of laughter, it’s an easy and engaging way to round off the experience before returning to your accommodation in the early evening.

As part of this visit to the Rhumerie de Chamarel, we offer you to enjoy a delicious 3-course a la carte lunch and a unique dining experience at the beautiful L’Alchimiste restaurant. L’Alchimiste specializes in a unique cuisine, prepared with local products sourced from the estate itself.

Your lunch includes :

• Chamarel Ti-Punch
• Starter
• Any main course and
• Dessert
• Coffee, ½ water 

You can choose a starter, main course and dessert from the A la Carte menu detailed here below:

• The starting site for the day's itinerary depends on your place of accommodation, and the driver will brief you accordingly on the day of the trip.
• As this is a private trip, we can adjust the tour times to suit your preferences, within certain limits. Please note that the route is fixed, and pick-up and drop-off must be at the same hotel.
• The boardwalk at 7 Coloured Earth Geopark is accessible to all visitors. It is recommended to start from the right and follow the 360° path to the main viewpoint.

Transport is included in this package and includes pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation anywhere in Mauritius

Transportation

The Transportation prices are Per Vehicle (and not per person). You can choose the vehicle type according to the number of passengers in your group.

The above transportation prices are per vehicle and not per person.