Tamarind Falls hike Mauritius: 4 waterfalls, 3.5 hours

Four waterfalls and forest pools in a half-day hike from Port Louis

A 3.5-hour guided hike in the Henrietta region of Mauritius leads to Tamarind Falls, where you swim in cool basins, walk through dense forest and watch for local wildlife. The route covers four waterfalls. A licensed guide speaks English or French, and hotel pickup with private transport is included. Children from age 5 can join. The hike demands a high level of physical fitness.

The experience

The hike starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive to the Henrietta trailhead. Once on the trail, you move through lush forest toward Tamarind Falls, stopping at four separate waterfalls along the way. At each basin, you can swim in the cool water: the main draw for most hikers is the chance to cool off in these mountain pools rather than just pass them by. Your guide points out local wildlife as you walk and answers questions about the forest and the region's ecology.

The 3.5-hour pace is steady but not rushed, and the guide adjusts it to the group's fitness level. You'll need good physical conditioning to manage the terrain and the elevation, but the trail is not technical climbing. Most of the day is spent moving between pools and taking time to swim, so the actual hiking time is broken into manageable stretches. The guide is licensed and fluent in English or French, so communication is straightforward.

Transport back to your hotel is included, so you don't arrange a separate return. The operator notes that public transport options exist nearby if you prefer to make your own way, but the private pickup and dropoff mean you can start and finish without planning that part of the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and private transport to the trailhead and back.
• a licensed guide in English or French.
• access to four waterfalls and swimming basins along the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Sam tours

Is this one for you?Book this hike if you're comfortable with a high level of physical exertion and want to spend the morning in water and forest rather than on a long, steady climb. The group size stays small, and the guide adjusts the pace to match the group's fitness, so you move at a sustainable speed between the pools.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they 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 many waterfalls do you actually visit on the Tamarind Falls hike?

The hike passes four waterfalls on the way to Tamarind Falls. You stop to swim in the basins at each one, so the day is built around water rather than just walking past them.

What's included in the price, and what should I bring or pay for separately?

Hotel pickup, private transport, the licensed guide, and access to all four waterfalls are included. Bring your own lunch and drinks. The operator does not provide them during the hike.

How long does the hike actually take, and is there time to swim?

The total time is 3.5 hours from pickup to dropoff. Most of that is spent on the trail and in the water at the basins. The guide paces it so you have time to swim at each stop rather than rush through.