Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel - Take a Hike Tour
- 1–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Imagine one of the last remaining places on Mauritius where majestic black ebony trees stand tall and Paradise Flycatchers and Mauritius Black Bulbul chase each other through the trees. Once home to the Dodo, Ebony Forest, remains a refuge for threatened native flora and fauna. Visitors will be treated breathtaking views from Sublime Point and unique mid-canopy walkways. With less than 2% native forest remaining in Mauritius, Ebony Forest is a jewel for nature lovers and those wishing to escape from the beaches and hustle and bustle of Mauritius. .
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide upon availability
- Museum
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Drinks
Itinerary
A warm welcome awaits you at our Visitor Centre. We are located just beside the Seven Coloured Earth near Chamarel so follow the signs and join us at our luscious tropical paradise. Be sure to stop and admire the Chamarel Waterfalls. We recommend you arrive at our entrance by 15:00 at the latest to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy your visit. What can you expect? • 30 minute guided tour along a raised (0.5m – 4m high) walkway through the Flycatcher Forest • Breathtaking views of the south and west coast from Sublime Point • Witness 8 million years of history in our Ebony Experience Museum • Meet our endemic and rare threatened birds (Mauritius Flycatcher, Mauritius Black Bulbul, Pink Pigeon, Echo Parakeet, Kestrel) • Easy hikes along our ridgeline trail with spectacular views of Le Morne UNESCO World Heritage Site • Optional hike to Piton Canot for a 360̊ panaroma • Hug an ebony tree that stood at the time of the dodo
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 140 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Take the Seven coloured earth road which leads to our visitor centre.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Ebony Forest Chamarel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Discover the history of the island, from its volcanic origins to the arrival of humans and the destruction of the forest in our Ebony Experience Museum. Then see our amazing forest restoration efforts to conserve the native fauna and flora. Its first stop is the Flycatcher Forest where you will be treated to a 30 minute guided tour along a raised walkway through one of the best preserved ebony forests remaining in Mauritius. Spot the native birds, learn about the value of ebony wood and hug some trees!
- After your tour, to get to Sublime Point you hike along the idyllic Ridgeline Trail (1.1 km) with amazing views of Ile aux Benitiers and Le Morne. The name says it all, Sublime is a view not to be missed during your visit to Mauritius. Relax and watch the bats flying, white tail tropic birds soaring and acrobatic performances of the Mascarene swiftlets. Why not enjoy some local snacks to full savour the experience.
- For those energetic visitors, we recommend a hike to the summit of Piton Canot for a spectacular view of the south-west coast and village of Chamarel.
How it compares in Chamarel
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 91 experiences we list in Chamarel.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 91.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chamarel
Chamarel is a cool upland village in south-west Mauritius, known for its Seven Coloured Earths, a high waterfall and views over forested hills to the sea.
Chamarel sits on a plateau in the south-west of Mauritius, on the edge of the Black River Gorges, where the air is cooler than on the coast. The village is surrounded by sugar cane, coffee bushes and forest, with views to the sea and the Le Morne mountain below. Its Seven Coloured Earths, dunes of red, brown, violet and other shades of weathered volcanic soil, lie in a small fenced park.
Top-ranked sights in Chamarel: Ebony Forest Reserve, Curious Corner of Chamarel.
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