• placement: fullWidthHero
  • path: destinations/hero
  • containerId: gpt-ad-829521685543
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "mauritius/central-mauritius/black-river-gorges-national-park",
  "destination": "Black-River-Gorges-National-Park",
  "title": "black-river-gorges-national-park",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Mauritius,-Réunion-&-Seychelles",
  "country": "Mauritius",
  "continent": "Africa",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Black River Gorges National Park

Mauritius

Shop

Get even more with a Lonely Planet guide.

Shop Book
Mauritius, Black River Gorges National Park, Scenic view of mountains

Getty Images/AWL Images RM

Overview

Mauritius' biggest and best national park is a wild expanse of rolling hills and thick forest covering roughly 2% of the island's surface. It's difficult to overstate the importance of this park – it's the last stand for Mauritian forests and many native species. It's also the most spectacular corner of the island, so if you make only one day trip from the coast, make it here, perhaps combining it with Chamarel.

Must-see attractions

Explore all
  • placement: fullWidth
  • path: destinations/top
  • containerId: gpt-ad-235962847931
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "mauritius/central-mauritius/black-river-gorges-national-park",
  "destination": "Black-River-Gorges-National-Park",
  "title": "black-river-gorges-national-park",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Mauritius,-Réunion-&-Seychelles",
  "country": "Mauritius",
  "continent": "Africa",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}
  • placement: fullWidth
  • path: destinations/middle
  • containerId: gpt-ad-959017529010
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "mauritius/central-mauritius/black-river-gorges-national-park",
  "destination": "Black-River-Gorges-National-Park",
  "title": "black-river-gorges-national-park",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Mauritius,-Réunion-&-Seychelles",
  "country": "Mauritius",
  "continent": "Africa",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.

Explore all books

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in Black River Gorges National Park

  • placement: fullWidth
  • path: destinations/bottom
  • containerId: gpt-ad-690534052054
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "mauritius/central-mauritius/black-river-gorges-national-park",
  "destination": "Black-River-Gorges-National-Park",
  "title": "black-river-gorges-national-park",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Mauritius,-Réunion-&-Seychelles",
  "country": "Mauritius",
  "continent": "Africa",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}