Waterfall Tours in Mauritius: 7 That Justify the Spend

1.Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Highlights 3-Hour Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 588 reviews · 3 hours · from $58Our pick

Meet your English- or French-speaking guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a three-hour walk through sugarcane fields, rainforest, and volcanic rock. Guides such as Yudish, Olivier, Jeremie, and Fabrice lead at a steady pace, explain local plants and wildlife, and help you reach the falls and swimming pools safely. Expect steep, muddy sections and wet feet.

“A most excellent day. Matt was a perfect guide, knowledgeable, and always happy to go at my pace. Time built in for lovely relaxing swimming, photos etc. This waterfalls area is a most beautiful part of creation. Thoroughly recommend this trip.”

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2.Hiking Sept Cascades (Tamarind Falls) – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 455 reviews · from $57Top rated

Meet your Yanature guide at Henrietta Bus Station for a roughly three-hour hike through five of Tamarind Falls’ seven cascades. Expect steep, slippery sections, forest paths, volcanic rock, canyon views, and a swim in a natural pool. Guides such as Yudish, Rowan, Jeremy, and Marc add safety tips and local plant and island history.

“This was a fantastic guided hike and the waterfalls are absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend! The descent can be slippery at times so a moderate level of fitness is required, but it is absolutely worth it for the view.”

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3.Mauritius: 7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 454 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Start with hotel pickup and follow a guide such as Daryeau through Henrietta’s forest to seven Tamarind Falls. Expect steep, slippery ground, scrambling, swimming beneath a cascade, local plant stories, homemade Mauritian snacks, and views across the green valley. Good shoes and a swimsuit are essential.

“Daryeau was a great guide and very experienced at his job. Very insightful with the information he was providing and managed the group of 8 very well. He made and provided our lunch which was lovely and ensured everyone’s opinion was heard. Would 100% recommend him for other hikers!!”

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4.Mauritius: Chamarel 7 Colours & Waterfalls, South-West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 287 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours with a private guide such as Sameer, Kevin, Akash, or Vishnu, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel or Airbnb. See Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earth, and the Chamarel rum distillery. Lunch and optional stops can be arranged along the way.

“We had a great tour - Keni was amazing throughout, he made sure we were comfortable and having a good time and taught us so much about the beautiful island! Thank you! We highly recommend!!”

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5.Mauritius: Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Join a small group of up to 15 for a full day from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll ride a catamaran, take a speedboat to the waterfall, snorkel, swim, eat a BBQ lunch, and enjoy unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine, and local rum. Aldo is one crew member singled out for warm, memorable service.

“Everyone in family enjoyed Catamaran ride and their service. The guide and crew was cheerful and made those 8 hours fun. They helped us book for underwater sea walk also during the trip. Although the rates were higher than vendors available online or in local shops.”

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6.Mauritius: Exploring the Tamarind Falls with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 3 hours · from $55Best value

Explore Mauritius’ Tamarind Falls with a mountaineer guide such as Tee, Kevin, or Teerooven. Expect rainforest, river crossings, steep sections, rock scrambling, swimming holes, local flora and fauna, and a strong waterfall massage at the final cascade. The route can take longer than three hours, so bring proper hiking shoes, water, swimwear, and a change of clothes.

“Everything was perfect! Thank you very much! We have unbelievable feelings after this excursion 🤩”

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7.Mauritius: Tamarind Falls Guided Hike with Swim and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · 5h 30m · from $87

Meet Prakash at Henrietta Bus Station for a 4 to 5-hour guided hike through Tamarind Falls. You’ll reach seven cascades, swim in natural pools, and enjoy a picnic lunch with refreshments. Guides including Prakash and Andy help with steep, slippery sections and waterfall jumps, while non-jumpers have safer routes down.

“Most amazing trip, the guide was so good and really patient when it came to us the group wanting to take photos, take in the full view and telling us about the plants and area. It’s a hard tour if you want to do all 7 waterfalls at least if you want to go down to the pools and see them from below, but with our guide he. Had the patience to wait and make sure everyone caught their breath and was good to move on! And the lunch was amazing real local food, the taste was so good.. would recommend this hike to everyone no better way to see…”

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