Exploring Chamarel
Falls ¡ Earth ¡ Forest ¡ Rum
South-West ¡ Village
A mountain village 350 m up in the south-west - waterfalls, coloured earth, native forest, rum and coffee, and not a beach in sight.
Starsights
falls, earth & forest
Chamarel Waterfall - the island's tallest single-drop fall
Seven Coloured Earth - famous multi-hued volcanic dunes
Ebony Forest - native-forest reserve & Sublime Point
Chamarel Viewpoint - sweeping mountain & west-coast vistas
Black River Gorges View - forest panorama & monkey-spotting
Taste & Culture
rum, coffee & curios
La Rhumerie de Chamarel - a working rum distillery & tastings
Cafe de Chamarel - the island's only coffee plantation
Curious Mauritius - optical-illusion museum - rainy-day fun
Giant Tortoises - Aldabra tortoises at Seven Earth
L'Alchimiste - refined Creole dining with valley views
Why Chamarel
The island's nature and flavour heartland - no beaches, just waterfalls, coloured earth, native forest, estate rum and coffee, all wrapped in cool mountain air.
Good to know
Go early - Cooler light, clearer colours & quieter trails.
One ticket - Chamarel Falls & Seven Coloured Earth share a gate.
Dress for it - Sturdy shoes & a light jacket for the highlands.
Book ahead - Reserve the good restaurants in peak season.
