The island nation in the Indian Ocean is popular with eminent surfers, honeymooners, fans of white sand and turquoise sea and lovers of photo shoots in the bosom of nature. The waterfalls of Mauritius are rightfully considered one of the favorite places for photography, where even those who had doubts about taking their camera with them begin to enthusiastically click the shutters.
Seven cascades of the magic island
The most beautiful waterfalls in Mauritius are rightfully considered the Tamarin Cascades. They are located 8 kilometers from the city of Curpipe - the southernmost and highest mountain on the island. The City of Light itself, as the Curpipe in Mauritius is called, is a very popular tourist destination, and therefore a trip to the falls can be combined with an excursion to local attractions and the Monvert Natural Park.
Useful details:
- The road to Tamarin starts from any resort in Mauritius. The waterfalls are located near the reservoir of the same name, which can be reached by taxi and buses.
- Routes 134 and 134A run from Curpipe and 119 from Port Louis.
- Further, it is worth using the services of local guides, because the road to the waterfalls is not too easy.
- The best views are from the observation deck at the bus stop. From here, the waterfalls of Mauritius are at a glance.
The most beautiful is the seventh stream Chamarel, and you can swim in the lakes formed by some waterfalls. The guides will show you the entrance to the natural grotto, from where you can watch the flow of falling water from the opposite side.
Optical illusions
Among the many natural attractions of Mauritius, there is an amazing phenomenon, visible only from a bird's eye view. The spectacular view of this natural anomaly, called the underwater waterfall of Mauritius, attracts hundreds of tourists to the southwestern tip of the island.
Off the coast of the Le Morne-Braban peninsula, strong underwater currents cause constant movements of silt and sand, which from a helicopter looks like a vortex rushing to the bottom. The underwater waterfall is well visible from a high mountain on the peninsula, but from the helicopter the sight is absolutely fantastic.
You can get to the Le Morne-Braban peninsula by renting a car along the 89 highway, which runs along the very coast of Mauritius. Helicopter tours are organized by the country's national air carrier Air Mauritius. On the official website of the airline, it is easy to find out the prices and book a tour. The website address is www.airmauritius.com/helicopterrates.htm.
Those who are not used to saving money on vacation are recommended to stay in a hotel located a few hundred meters from the island's most famous optical illusion. The peninsula, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is home to a couple of luxury hotels with golf courses and spas.
