Just behind Trou d'Eau Douce begins the south,
which has remained almost unchanged for decades.
It is particularly attractive for nature lovers
because it has largely retained its original rural character.
The landscape shows mountains covered
with dense forest that reach close to the coast.
Instead of white beaches, mangroves and lava rock
form the border to the Indian Ocean.
Small paths lead through narrow valleys
to higher regions with wonderful views of the sea.
The roads are narrow and wind through
the hilly landscape covered with sugar cane
or pineapple plantations.
In well-tended gardens stand colonial villas where the descendants
of the so-called “sugar barons” of the 19th century live.
In the villages of the south, however,
one mainly meets people of African or Malagasy origin.

Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth
The Geo Park is home to the Seven-Colored Earths
and the Chamarel Waterfall.
Both attractions are among the
most popular tourist destinations in Mauritius.

Trou aux Cerfs
From the 300-meter-wide crater rim,
we enjoy a fantastic 360° view over Mauritius.

Tamarind Falls – 7 Cascades
The cascades are located in the southwest of the island
and plunge down a vertical distance of around 300 meters
through a deep canyon surrounded by dense rainforest.

Black River Gorges National Park
Untamed nature and lush green rainforests
adorn the mountainous landscapes here.
We visit spectacular viewpoints
at the Gorges Viewpoint and Alexandra Falls.

Grand Bassin
Also known as Ganga Talao,
it is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage site in Mauritius
and the largest outside India!

Le Morne Public Beach
…the kitesurfing hotspot is one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius
and lies directly at the foot of Le Morne Brabant.
But the mountain has a tragic history,
which I will be happy to tell you when you visit the monument.

La Prairie
…is one of the last large,
undeveloped beaches in the south that is still “wild”.