Do I need a guide to hike in Mauritius?

Several of the island's best-known routes, including Le Morne Brabant, sit on private or protected land where a licensed guide is required or strongly recommended. A guided hike also handles access, navigation and timing.

When is the best season for hiking in Mauritius?

The cooler, drier months from roughly May to November are the most comfortable for hiking, though routes run year round. Check current conditions with your operator before you go.

What should I bring on a hike in Mauritius?

Sturdy closed shoes, water, sun protection and a light rain layer cover most routes. Your operator confirms anything specific to the trail you choose.

Randonnée in Mauritius.

From the Le Morne Brabant climb to the ridges above Black River Gorges, guided hiking in Mauritius reaches viewpoints and valleys you cannot drive to.

Choose your tour

Family Friendly

Randonnée dans les gorges de Rivière Noire

3h · Riverview Commercial Center / Black River Gorges, Black River Gorges (Lower Entrance)

Rs 2,300 / person4.9

Randonnée Guidée aux Tamarind Falls - Demi-journée

Half-day · Tamarin Bay

Rs 2,000 / person4.9

Randonnée du Morne Brabant – La visite guidée originale

3.5-4.5 hrs · Le Morne

Rs 2,300 / person4.9

Cascade 500 Pieds - Randonnée Guidée

Guided tour · Alexandra Falls Car Park

Rs 3,200 / person4.9

Découvrez le Sud Sauvage - Randonnée Guidée

3 - 3.5 hrs · Gris Gris Public Beach Parking lot

Rs 2,300 / person4.9

Pieter Both - Ascension Guidée Exclusive (2 personnes uniquement)

4-5 hrs · Pieter Both

Rs 16,000 / person4.9

Randonnée au lever du soleil au Morne Brabant

3.5-4.5 hrs · Le Morne

Rs 2,300 / person4.9

Randonnée guidée à Tamarind Falls - Journée complète

5h · Henrietta Branch Road / Tamarind Falls, Tamarin Bay

Rs 3,300 / person4.9

Endémiques de Maurice : Une promenade guidée (Observation des oiseaux)

Guided tour · Mauritius

Rs 3,300 / person4.9

Route Panoramique Le Morne - Randonnée Facile et Scénique (Sans Sommet)

4h · Tamarin, Rivière Noire, Mauritius

Rs 2,600 / person4.9

Randonnée by area

Randonnée in Explorer les gorges de Rivière Noire et Chamarel3 Randonnée in Explorer les chutes de Tamarin et Henrietta2 Randonnée in Explorer autour du Morne2

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a guide to hike in Mauritius?: Several of the island's best-known routes, including Le Morne Brabant, sit on private or protected land where a licensed guide is required or strongly recommended. A guided hike also handles access, navigation and timing.
When is the best season for hiking in Mauritius?: The cooler, drier months from roughly May to November are the most comfortable for hiking, though routes run year round. Check current conditions with your operator before you go.
What should I bring on a hike in Mauritius?: Sturdy closed shoes, water, sun protection and a light rain layer cover most routes. Your operator confirms anything specific to the trail you choose.