{"id":7008,"date":"2019-11-25T08:16:43","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T08:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorenouzil.com\/?p=7008"},"modified":"2023-02-15T09:19:01","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T05:19:01","slug":"trekking-to-the-seven-waterfalls-with-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorenouzil.com\/en\/trekking-to-the-seven-waterfalls-with-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Trekking to the Seven Waterfalls with the family"},"content":{"rendered":"

Laurent decided on this new family activity to go discover the Seven Waterfalls with the children and do some physical activities. A trekking \u2018mari bonne\u2019* to do during your holidays in Mauritius, but that is not only for tourists.
Indeed, this sport in nature is also stimulating for Mauritians in search of unspoiled nature and majestic landscapes!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mauritius, better known as a destination for beautiful white sand beaches, offers an incredible range of inland activities for an unprecedented family holiday<\/strong>. Discreet, the Seven Waterfalls hide in a valley between Vacoas and the Black River Gorges. This natural and tropical site is the delight of hikers with its waterfalls and natural pools of all beauties away from the roads. 
Get yourself some good walking shoes and let\u2019s go!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Mauritian expression widely used on our island, translation “awesome, super”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the top 10 of the most popular Mauritian hikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Saturday morning, we got up very early because Laurent suffers from the heat and we want to avoid the noon sun during our hiking. As a guide for electric bike rides<\/a><\/strong>, he is often exposed to long moments in the sun and this time he prefers to be in the shade in the freshness of the Mauritian forests. Moreover, if you are looking for a tailor-made hike, do not hesitate to contact him. <\/a>He will be happy to prepare an itinerary according to your criteria where the best points of interest of his native Mauritius will be on the program.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, it is by a beautiful cool morning sun that, from 7 a.m., we are on our way for a hike. This must-see hike to Mauritius takes you a few hours to get as close as possible to the seven waterfalls<\/strong>of the Tamarin River, also known as Tamarin Falls. Coming from Tamarin, we still need a good 45 minutes to reach the site because it is not located in Tamarin as its name suggests, but owes its name to the Tamarin River which supplies the waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are finally here for our hiking!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We park our car after Vacoas in the village of Henrietta near a brightly colored Hindu temple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little parenthesis! <\/em><\/strong>Do you know that these are Indians from India who travel to Mauritius only to paint the temples? This meticulous work requires some know-how!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, Laurent knows all the corners and nooks of Mauritius on his fingertips because, having absolutely no sense of direction, I will never find this place again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are more numerous than expected because we have brought our dogs, Jack and Lockie, to do the trekking with family in this preserved region of Mauritius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The picking season<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The trails have no markings<\/strong>, we take the first path\u2026 Ow, turn around it’s not the right one! We’re going back. Oh my God, we forgot the mosquito repellent !!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapha\u00ebl makes a makeshift whip with branches<\/strong>that we shake on us to avoid the bites of these pesky mosquitoes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We start this walk at the highest point, the peak is at 293 meters. This waterfall is the highest in Mauritius. Some of the water is used to power a hydroelectric power plant to produce electricity that will be distributed in certain parts of Mauritius. We arrive at a small water point. The basin, made of basalt stones, contains fresh, clear and invigorating water.<\/strong> I approach the edge of the basin and dip my hand in the water. It is very cold; nothing to do with the lagoon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We continue our journey in this unique landscape in the undergrowth where we pick wild pink berries. The trees are filled with them! 
Rapha\u00ebl was delighted to taste them for you. He thinks he looks a bit like Nicolas Hulot\u2026 hihi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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