Central Mauritius - Black Gorges National Park

The Central Mauritius region is known for two major areas – the Black River Gorges (National Park) and Curepipe.  There are other villages spread throughout the centre but the above two tend to be the major destination for tourists on holiday to Mauritius.  The National Park allows for a good deal of hiking and there are some splendid mountain scenes to be taken in here – and the National Park is within relatively easy reach from most areas of Mauritius.

Black River Gorges (National Park)

This very unique region of Mauritius has some incredible mountains, spectacular scenery including gushing waterfalls, and represents great opportunities for hiking and nature lovers. 

A scenic drive is very much recommended within the National Park and you can go on an organised tour, or even hire a car to take you for the day. The resort you stay at should tell you how you can book a car or excursion to visit.

There’s a tourist information centre available for holiday makers who wish to explore the Park further, and go on for hikes.

It's also possible to take a quad bike tour within the National Park - his very unique region of Mauritius has

One of the best vista points from within the park is the majestic Central Plateau where it's possible to catch awesome panoramic views over the landscape.