Tamarind Falls hike Mauritius: 7 cascades with swim

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Duration2h 40m–3h 20m

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · FR

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Climb through volcanic forest to five waterfalls, then swim in the pools they've carved

A 3-hour guided hike to Tamarind Falls in central Mauritius takes you past five of the seven cascades, through single tracks and rocky terrain surrounded by tropical forest and dark volcanic rock. You swim in natural pools and stand under the falls for a cascade massage. The hike includes all fees and taxes, with a live guide in English or French, and suits families with children from age 10 onward.

2h 40m–3h 20m

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Tamarind Falls and swim

Start hike at Tamarind Falls
Discover five waterfalls sequentially
Walk through tropical forest and volcanic rocks
Enjoy views of falls and canyons
Swim in natural rock pool
Experience natural massage under cascades
Complete 3-hour guided hike

The Experience

You start in the heart of Mauritius, where the trail climbs through lush forest and over rocky ground that demands your hands as well as your feet. Roots and branches become handholds on steep sections; the terrain shifts between open areas and narrow single tracks, each one framing a different view of the canyons and the falls ahead. This is not a flat walk—ascents and descents come in sequence, and some stretches are technical enough that you'll feel the work.

The payoff arrives in stages. You encounter five of the seven cascades one after another, each one dropping into a pool the water has carved into the rock. At each stop, you can wade in and swim; the natural pools stay cool even on a hot afternoon. Under the falls themselves, the cascade becomes a natural massage—the force of the water pressing on your shoulders and back as you stand in the pool. The guide times the swim breaks into the 3-hour route, so the day balances climbing and water.

A live guide leads the hike in English or French and navigates the technical sections with you. All fees and taxes are included in the price, so there's nothing to settle at the trailhead. The hike suits families—children from age 10 can manage the terrain with adult support—and works as a half-day outing if you have an afternoon free or land early and want to move straight into the island.

What’s included

3-hour guided hike with a live guide in English or French.
access to five of the seven Tamarind Falls cascades.
swim breaks in natural pools.
all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this hike if you have a free afternoon and want to move beyond the beach—the technical terrain and the swim breaks make it a full sensory day, and the guide handles the route so you focus on the climb and the water.