Located in the hilly south-western part, the Black River Gorges National Park extends over an area of 6,754 hectares of the surface of Mauritius Island! With the help of the guides, you will discover Mauritius' natural heritage in this unique area which houses one of the rarest forests in the world. It harbours over 300 species of native and endemic flowering plants and 9 species of birds, which are found only in Mauritius. If the thought of getting worn out is holding you back, there’s nothing to worry about. This is a fairly easy trail that can be enjoyed by participants of varying fitness levels. It’s a popular hike that requires no prior experience and is suitable even for first-time hikers. This hike will take you into the heart of the Machabee forest with many panoramic views. Seize this unique chance to learn about the natives vegetation as well as the endemic and exotic bird life. The accompanying guide will be keen to share interesting insights on the fauna and flora.

Other than expanding your knowledge on our native wildlife, having a guide by your side gives you a feeling of reassurance. You don't need to worry about being left behind- getting lost is out of question. With years of experience, the guide has also learnt the trail inside out, hence, you might access shortcut paths and secret alleys that lead to wondrous spots that you’d have never expected. The views you will encounter during this hike are breathtaking- a wide, beautiful gorge curving down between a series of mountains; spectacular waterfalls cascading down the hillside with a range of mountains behind them and many more. The park protects most of the island's remaining rainforest. Many endemic plants and animals can be found in the park, including the Mauritian flying fox and all of the island's endemic birds: Mauritius kestrel, Pink Pigeon, Mauritius Parakeet, Mauritius Cuckoo-Shrike, Mauritius Bulbul, Mauritius Olive White-Eye, Mauritius Grey White-Eye and the Mauritius Fody.