Tamarind Falls hike Mauritius: 7 cascades with swim

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.

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

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.

Times

• Every day 08:50 13:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 12 1 private ›

Live guide English and French

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. 2 with pickup ›

Book up to 16h before

Ages Adult (13 to 60 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Yanature

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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.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the Tamarind Falls hike?

The hike involves traversing varied terrain with ascents, descents, rocky surfaces and steep sections with roots and branches you'll use for handholds. Some parts are technical and challenging. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed. The walk is not suitable for people with low fitness, spinal injuries, or mobility impairments, and not recommended for travelers over 65 or pregnant travelers.

Can I swim at Tamarind Falls?

Yes. The hike includes swim breaks in the natural pools carved by the waterfalls, and you can stand under the cascades themselves for a natural massage from the falling water.

How long does the hike take?

The guided hike lasts around 3 hours, including the swim breaks and time spent at each of the five cascades you visit.