Black River Gorge National Park

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  • Address: B103 - Plaine Champagne Road, Mauritius, Chamarel
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  • Timings: 09:00 am - 06:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +230-4644016
  • Time Required: 04:00 Hrs
  • Tags: National Park, Park, Family And Kids

The only national park of Mauritius, the Black River Gorges National park is spread over 6754 hectares of area which covers around 3.5% of the total land area of Mauritius. Home to endemic flora and fauna, it is also the home to rarest woods in the world. It nurtures around 311 rare species of plants out of the 700 of the Mauritian islands. The Trochetia, the Chinese Guava, the Dodotree, the Tree of Travelers, Verbena, Ox Tongue and vibrant plants like Orchids and Anthuria are a must-observe!

Endangered species like Mauritius kestrel, the pink pigeon, Macaques, Tenreks, Red Deer, Roe Deer, Wild Boar, various butterflies and flying foxes are also found in the park.

Due to its charming trails spanning over 60 kilometres, hiking is a popular activity in the park.

Black River Gorge National Park Travel Tips

  • Petrin Information Centre contact no: +230 258 0058 or 507 0128
  • Black River Gorges Visitor Centre: +230 258 0057

Entrance Ticket Details For Black River Gorge National Park

  • Maps: 50 Mauritian Rupees
  • Trail fees start from 1200 Mauritian Rupees

Black River Gorge National Park Hours

  • Petrin Information Centre: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 3:15 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Black River Gorges Visitor Centre: Daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 

How to Reach Black River Gorge National Park

  • Rented car, taxi

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  • Black River Gorge National Park Address: B103 - Plaine Champagne Road, Mauritius, Chamarel
  • Black River Gorge National Park Contact Number: +230-4644016
  • Black River Gorge National Park Timing: 09:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Best time to visit Black River Gorge National Park(preferred time): 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Black River Gorge National Park: 04:00 Hrs
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  • 95% of people who visit Chamarel include Black River Gorge National Park in their plan

  • 38.96% of people start their Black River Gorge National Park visit around 09 AM - 10 AM

  • People usually take around 4 Hrs to see Black River Gorge National Park

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

93.41% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Black River Gorge National Park

People normally club together Trou Aux Cerfs Volcano and Grand Bassin while planning their visit to Black River Gorge National Park.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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Black river gorge national park
  • Hello! What oordning hours is i the 2nd of november? Where Can I find a map of the park? Kind regards Anette

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