{"id":17722,"date":"2014-11-29T09:41:21","date_gmt":"2014-11-29T09:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=17722"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:34","slug":"black-river-gorges-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/mauritius\/black-river-gorges-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Black River Gorges National Park – The largest national park in Mauritius<\/p><\/div>\n

A vast expanse of wild hills and rolling forests in a protected reserve, the Black River Gorges National Park is Mauritius\u2019s biggest national park. It covers only 2% of the island\u2019s surface yet is one of the prime places-to-visit for tourists. Hailed as the last green resort for the island\u2019s endemic species, the importance of this Park cannot be overstated. Each year, thousands of tourists come to visit this Park, which is only a day trip from the Island coast.<\/p>\n

Home to a wide variety of birds, animals and exotic flora, the Park is a lovely visit for both nature enthusiasts as well as hikers. With arches of glistening waterfalls, undulating terrains and serene vistas, the gorge located in the innermost part of the island is far cooler than the coastal humid areas.<\/p>\n

Hike along the indigenous mountains as you discover a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna that will take your breath away. Trace the footsteps of the majestic Gorge as it curves dramatically between the mountains. Look at the volcanic summits and deep valleys that form the heart of Mauritius.<\/p>\n

Explore the rare exotic woods of the green forests which include Ox Tongue, Verbena, Tree of Travelers, the Dodotree, Chinese Guava, Trochetia and other colorful Anthuria and Orchids. Catch a fleeting glimpse of several introduced species like the wild boar, roe deer, red deer, Tenrecs and Macaque monkeys. And when you are tired, just begin swimming in one of nature\u2019s own pools.<\/p>\n

The Black River Gorges National Park trail map features a variety of routes for the convenience of old as well as young tourists. Choose from the short 3km Mare Aux Jones, the 6km Parakeet or the extensive Macchabee-Petrin trails. The 14km return Macchabees Loop Forest Trail is a day in heaven for hiking enthusiasts and provides you the rare opportunity of observing detailed nuances of the forests. While its 10km long one-way trail leads to the Visitor Center with spectacular views located on the Black River, the 12km return Mare Longue Loop leads hikers to a reservoir through an ancient dwarf forest.<\/p>\n

Black River Gorges National Park Map<\/span><\/h2>\n