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- Seven Coloured Earths (Terres des Sept Couleurs) — The must-see geological oddity: striped sand dunes in reds, browns and purples with boardwalk viewpoints and interpretation panels. It’s touristy but oddly beautiful in person and great for photography at golden hour.
- Chamarel Waterfall (Cascade Chamarel) — A dramatic drop visible from a viewing platform just above the valley; the roar, mist and surrounding rainforest make it a properly wild moment — bring a jacket, it can be chilly in the spray.
- Rhumerie de Chamarel (Chamarel Rum Distillery & Botanical Garden) — Small, characterful rum distillery with guided tours, tastings and a restaurant. Nice spot to learn about local sugarcane history and sample artisan rums you won’t find everywhere.
- Ebony Forest Conservation Reserve (Réserve de
- Seven Coloured Earths (Terres des Sept Couleurs) — The must-see geological oddity: striped sand dunes in reds, browns and purples with boardwalk viewpoints and interpretation panels. It’s touristy but oddly beautiful in person and great for photography at golden hour.
- Chamarel Waterfall (Cascade Chamarel) — A dramatic drop visible from a viewing platform just above the valley; the roar, mist and surrounding rainforest make it a properly wild moment — bring a jacket, it can be chilly in the spray.
- Rhumerie de Chamarel (Chamarel Rum Distillery & Botanical Garden) — Small, characterful rum distillery with guided tours, tastings and a restaurant. Nice spot to learn about local sugarcane history and sample artisan rums you won’t find everywhere.
- Ebony Forest Conservation Reserve (Réserve de l’Ébène) — A privately run patch of native forest with guided hikes and a canopy walk; excellent for seeing endemic plants and birds and understanding island conservation up close.
- Chamarel Belvédère / Panoramic Viewpoint — A short stop with sweeping views over the Black River Gorges, the coast and the patchwork of sugarcane and hills below — perfect for orientation and sunset shots.
- Giant Tortoise Enclosure (at the Seven Coloured Earths park) — A friendly, visitable tortoise pen where you can see Aldabra-type tortoises up close — low-effort wildlife that kids and backpackers both enjoy.
- Local craft & food stalls (near the park entrances) — Small, family-run stalls selling woodcarvings, spices, sugarcane products and quick local eats. Not a formal market, but great for picking up honest souvenirs and trying simple snacks.
- Trailheads into Black River Gorges from Chamarel — Several entry points for day-hikes start around Chamarel: short loops or longer treks into the gorges allow you to experience Mauritius’ wild interior without a long drive.
- Chamarel village lanes & village church — Walkable, quiet streets where you can observe everyday island life: a small church, a bakery/café or two and friendly locals. Great for slow wandering and genuine cultural feel away from the big tourist groups.
- Seven Coloured Earth Visitor Interpretation Area — The smaller exhibits, explanatory panels and short boardwalks around the dunes that explain the geology, local legends and conservation efforts — useful context that makes the dunes more meaningful when you’re there.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.