Tamarind Falls, Black River Gorges National Park

Name: Tamarind Falls
Address: Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius

#1 among attractions in Black River Gorges National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

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The Tamarind Falls or Tamarin Falls are a scenic attraction of southwest Mauritius. They are a series of seven cataracts located on the Rivière Tamarin, two kilometers northwest of the large lake Mare aux Vacoas. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 20°20'40"S, 57°27'59"E

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Black River Gorges National Park Mauritius

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Day trips

Tamarind Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ganga Talao, Mare aux Vacoas, Municipal Council of Curepipe, Trou aux Cerfs.

5.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Ganga Talao, Mauritius Island
140 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mauritius Island, Ganga Talao, also known as Grand Bassin, offers a serene escape into spiritual tranquility and natural beauty. This crater lake, revered as a holy site, is a significant place of worship for the Hindu community on the island...
3.2 miSE
Secluded reservoir with guided walks
Mare aux Vacoas, Mauritius Island
82 min walk • Mare aux Vacoas is the largest reservoir in Mauritius. It is located in Plaines Wilhems, in the southwest of the island, to the south of the town of Curepipe.
4.2 miNE
City hall
Municipal Council of Curepipe, Curepipe
108 min walk • The Municipal Council of Curepipe also known as Municipality is the local authority responsible for the administration of the town of Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius. The current mayor is HanMargueritte.
3.2 miNE
Dormant volcano crater with a small lake
Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe
83 min walk • Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300 and 350 meters in diameter, and is 80 meters deep.
3.9 miE
Botanical garden
Curepipe Botanic Gardens, Curepipe
100 min walk • Curepipe Botanic Gardens in Route des Jardins, Curepipe, is the second largest botanical garden in Mauritius. It has a relatively informal layout, and contains a river, lake and the world's rarest palm tree among other attractions.
3.4 miNE
Natural attraction, Historic walking areas, Park
Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe
88 min walk • Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300 and 350 meters in diameter, and is 80 meters deep.
5.2 miS
Monuments and statues
Mangal Mahadev Shakti Swaroopa Association, Mauritius Island
134 min walk • Mangal Mahadev is a 33 m tall sculpture of the Hindu god Shiva standing with his Trishula at the entrance of Ganga Talao, a crater lake situated in the district of Savanne district, Mauritius.
3.8 miS
Lush mountain with hiking and views
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, Mauritius Island
98 min walk • Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire is the highest mountain on the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. Located in the Rivière Noire District and rising to a height of 828 m above sea level. It forms part of the Black River mountain range.
3.6 miNE
Town
Vacoas-Phoenix
93 min walk • Vacoas-Phoenix also known as French: Villes Jumelles, is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. The town is administered by the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix. The town lies between Quatre Bornes and Curepipe.
5.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Little Black River Peak, Black River Gorges National Park
150 min walk • Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire is the highest mountain on the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. Located in the Rivière Noire District and rising to a height of 828 m above sea level. It forms part of the Black River mountain range.
4 miN
20°17'13"S • 57°28'44"E
Shiv Shakti Mandir, Quatre Bornes
104 min walk • Temple