Hike In The Black River Gorges National Park

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Established on 15 June 1994 by the president of Mauritius, the Black River Gorges National Park Project, a world-class hiking destination, is found in the South Western part of the island, and spans an area of 6,574 hectares of forests which include the highest peak at Piton de la Rivière Noire. The Black River Gorges National Park exists mainly for the conservation of endemic fauna and flora, education, distribution of and formation of public awareness, as well as the provision of leisure to both foreign and local visitors.

The Black River Gorges National Park cares for most of the island's remaining rainforest, most of which has been corrupted by foreign exotic plants like the Chinese privet and guava and animals such as wild pigs and the rusa deer, making for an entirely unique hiking experience. Several areas have been enclosed and various foreign species have been removed from them to preserve the natural wildlife. Hike through the park, and view the many endemic animals and plants which still thrive in the park, some of which include the Mauritian flying fox and of course all of the island's dynamic range of endemic birds, namely the pink pigeon, Mauritius bulbul, Mauritius grey white-eye Mauritius kestrel, Mauritius olive white-eye, Mauritius parakeet, Mauritius fody and the Mauritius cuckoo-shrike.

The Black River Gorges National Park has around 60 km of discernible hiking trails for visitors, and offers breath-taking panoramic view points at Gorges View Point and Alexandra Falls, as well as hiking trails to the highest peak of the island, two visitors’ centres, picnic areas and parking and toilet facilities.