South West Mauritius Safari Tour: Ebony Forest, Waterfalls & Lunch

Jeep into Ebony Forest, then stand at the edge of Black River Gorges

Full-day tour of south-west Mauritius combining a private jeep safari through Ebony Forest with visits to Chamarel Waterfall, Black River Gorges National Park viewpoint, Trou aux Cerfs volcano, the sacred lake at Ganga Talao, and Seven Coloured Earth Geopark. Includes 3-course lunch with vegetarian and halal options, all entry tickets, pickup and drop-off by certified driver in air-conditioned car, and live guide in English, Italian or French. The jeep safari portion runs on a shared basis through the Ebony Conservatory.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Chamarel Waterfall30m · entry included
2. Black River Gorges National Park15m · entry included
3. Trou aux Cerfs Volcano25m · entry included
4. Seven Coloured Earth Geopark45m · entry included

Exotic South West Mauritius Tour

• Visit Chamarel Waterfall
• Jeep safari in Ebony Forest
• Stop at Black River Gorges viewpoint
• See Trou aux Cerfs Volcano
• Visit sacred lake and temples
• Explore Seven Coloured Earth Geopark
• View Alexandra Falls and relax at spring
• Visit Chamarel village viewpoint
• Drive scenic route home

The experience

Eight to nine hours takes you through more than eight stops across the south-west, starting with Chamarel Waterfall: a private location set inside the exotic Chamarel park that draws nature lovers for its scale and setting. From there, the jeep safari heads into Ebony Forest high in the Chamarel peaks, where an experienced guide walks you through native plants and birds while explaining the Mauritian black ebony that grows nowhere else. The forest section runs two to three hours depending on weather and how long you spend in the on-site museum and cinema.

The route then moves through the Black River Gorges National Park viewpoint, one of the island's highest vantage points for seeing the hidden valley below, and Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano at the center of Mauritius believed to have formed the island itself. You'll visit Ganga Talao, the sacred lake and temples considered holy ground for Hindu Mauritians, then reach Seven Coloured Earth Geopark (the most visited site in the tour), where giant tortoises roam the grounds and the layered earth formations shift between rust, purple, red and other shades as light moves across them. The return route includes Alexandra Falls viewpoint and a scenic drive past the island's famous reservoir.

Lunch is a 3-course meal with soft drinks, vegetarian and vegan options available, and halal certified. Your certified driver handles all pickup and drop-off. The vehicle is air-conditioned and private except for the shared jeep portion of the Ebony Forest safari, which runs through the Ebony Conservatory. Entry tickets to Chamarel Coloured Earth and Waterfall, plus the jeep safari tickets, are included.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with certified driver and pickup and drop-off service.
• live guide in English, Italian or French.
• entry tickets to Chamarel Coloured Earth and Waterfall.
• jeep safari tickets for the Ebony Forest portion.
• 3-course lunch with soft drinks and vegetarian, vegan and halal-certified options.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Audio guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Italian or French, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language works for you. The shared jeep safari keeps the group small through Ebony Forest while the private car handles the rest of the day, balancing access to the forest with personal space for the longer drives between sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

How long does the Ebony Forest jeep safari actually take?

The jeep safari through Ebony Forest runs two to three hours depending on weather and how much time you spend in the museum and cinema at the forest site.

What's included in the lunch on this tour?

Lunch is a 3-course meal with soft drinks. Vegetarian, vegan and halal-certified options are available.

Is the guide a live person, or is it recorded commentary?

A live guide accompanies the tour and speaks English, Italian or French, so you can choose the language that works for you.

Do I travel in a private car the whole day?

Your transport is a private air-conditioned car with a certified driver for all pickups, drop-offs and most of the route. Only the Ebony Forest jeep safari portion is shared, run by the Ebony Conservatory.

What is Seven Coloured Earth actually like when you get there?

Seven Coloured Earth is a geopark where the layered earth shifts between rust, purple, red and other shades. Giant tortoises roam the grounds, and the site is known for its unique geological formations that remain visually striking throughout the day.