Mauritius Hiking Facts
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About us
Mauritius Hiking Guides (Mauritius Hiking) is a locally owned tour operator based in Black River, Mauritius. We specialize in small-group and private guided hiking tours across Mauritius, led by certified local guides with first-aid, mountain-safety, and naturalist credentials.
Services
- Guided half-day and full-day hiking tours
- Sunrise summit hikes (Le Morne Brabant, Les Trois Mamelles)
- Waterfall and canyon adventures (Tamarind Falls, 500 Pieds Cascade)
- National park trekking (Black River Peak, Macchabée Forest)
- Private custom hikes for families, couples, and photography groups
Trails covered
- Le Morne Brabant — Hard, 7 km, 456 m elevation, 4.5 hours. Best season: May to October.
- Black River Peak — Hard, 10 km, 828 m elevation, 5.5 hours. Best season: May to October.
- Tamarind Falls — Moderate, 6 km, 300 m elevation, 3 hours. Best season: May to November.
- Pieter Both — Hard, 8 km, 820 m elevation, 5 hours. Best season: May to October.
- 500 Pieds Cascade — Very Hard, 10 km, 500 m elevation, 7 hours. Best season: May to October.
- Macchabée Forest Trail — Moderate, 12 km, 400 m elevation, 3.5 hours. Best season: May to November.
- Les Trois Mamelles — Hard, 4.2 km, 515 m elevation, 3 hours. Best season: May to October.
- Le Pouce — Moderate, 5 km, 812 m elevation, 3.5 hours. Best season: May to October.
Tours and pricing
- Le Morne Brabant Sunrise Hike — MUR 3,200 per person,5 hours, 2–8 hikers, difficulty Hard. Meeting point: Le Morne Brabant trailhead parking.
- Tamarind Falls Adventure — MUR 2,800 per person,4 hours, 2–10 hikers, difficulty Moderate. Meeting point: Tamarin village.
- Black River Gorges Full Day — MUR 3,800 per person,7 hours, 2–6 hikers, difficulty Hard. Meeting point: Pétrin Information Centre.
- Private Custom Hike — MUR 5,500 per person,4 hours, Private group, difficulty Flexible. Meeting point: Flexible.
Safety and responsibility
- All guides are first-aid certified and trained in mountain safety.
- Weather and trail-condition checks before every departure.
- Emergency contact protocols and local rescue coordination.
- Leave No Trace principles and small group sizes.
- Support for local conservation and trail maintenance.
Contact
Email: hello@mauritiushikingguides.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +230 5 123 4567
Address: Black River, Mauritius