South Mauritius hiking tour: Waterfalls, rivers, volcanic cliffs

Wade through rivers and stand at the edge of volcanic cliffs above the sea

A three-hour guided hike through the wild south of Mauritius, led by local naturalists who know the trails and the landscape. You walk through virgin forest, wade in rivers and natural pools fed by waterfalls, and reach volcanic cliffs that drop to the Indian Ocean. Water is central to the day: expect to get wet, and bring a change of clothes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore wild south Mauritius nature

• Discover waterfalls and rivers
• Walk through virgin forest
• Visit deserted beaches
• See volcanic cliffs over ocean
• Immerse in rivers and natural pools
• Enjoy azure blue Indian Ocean

The experience

The south of Mauritius is where the island's raw side shows. Your guide takes you on trails that move through forest and down to river valleys, stopping at waterfalls and natural pools where you swim and wade. The route is built around water (rivers, pools, the sea itself), so the day is as much immersion as it is walking. Bottled water is provided, and the pace suits anyone with a basic fitness level. Children from age ten can join.

The cliffs at the end of the route are the payoff. Volcanic rock drops straight to the Indian Ocean, and from there you see the scale of what the south holds. The guide shares knowledge of the landscape and the nature around you as you move, and the group stays small enough that you're not herding through the forest. Three hours total, but plan to be wet and to move slowly through water. This is not a fast walk.

What’s included

• Guided hike led by a local naturalist.
• bottled water throughout the three hours.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 08:50

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

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Yanature

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to get wet. The rivers and pools are the heart of the day, not a side stop. The three-hour length fits between other plans without eating the whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

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.

What should I wear and bring for a hike through rivers and waterfalls?

Bring a change of clothes and a towel, since you'll be wading and swimming in the rivers and natural pools. Wear shoes with grip for wet rock, and pack the change of clothes in a waterproof bag. Bottled water is provided by the guide.

How difficult is the hike through the south, and what fitness level do I need?

The hike suits all fitness levels and is not recommended only for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. The pace is steady rather than strenuous, and the guide adjusts to the group's speed as you move through the forest and along the river valleys.

What is the wild south of Mauritius actually like compared to the rest of the island?

The south is less developed and more forested than the rest of Mauritius, with rivers, waterfalls and volcanic cliffs that face the open Indian Ocean. The landscape is wilder and less visited, and the trails take you through virgin forest and down to remote valleys where you see the island's natural side.