Tour Summary
Duration
15 min
Group
1-6 guests
Experience type
Helicopter Tours
Language
English, French
Location
Bel Ombre Heliport, Bel Ombre, Bel Ombre and Le Morne, South West Mauritius
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What you'll do
Take off from Bel Ombre for MHL's dedicated helicopter circuit to the underwater waterfall illusion off Le Morne. From the air, pale trails of sand and silt against the deeper blue water create the appearance of a cascade beneath the sea. The published route follows Baie du Cap, La Prairie and Îlot Fourneau before returning to Bel Ombre.
Arrival
Take off from Bel Ombre. Meet at Bel Ombre Heliport and board for the south-west coast flight once MHL has confirmed the aircraft, conditions and passenger weights.
Step 2
Follow the coast. Fly from Bel Ombre towards Baie du Cap and La Prairie, with the coastline and lagoon opening below the helicopter.
Step 3
Pass Îlot Fourneau. Continue towards the small islet beside the Le Morne peninsula before the approach to the main viewpoint.
Step 4
See the underwater waterfall illusion. Look down on the sand and silt patterns off Le Morne that create the appearance of water cascading beneath the sea.
Departure
Return to Bel Ombre. Complete the approximately 15-minute circuit back at Bel Ombre Heliport.
Flight paths
The numbered pins are the highlights along the way.
Indicative route. The pilot adapts it to the weather and to air traffic on the day.
What's included
- An approximately 15-minute helicopter flight from Bel Ombre
- The south-west coast route past Baie du Cap, La Prairie and Îlot Fourneau to the Le Morne underwater waterfall illusion
Things to know
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes suitable for the weather
- Closed-toe shoes
Good to know
- A camera or phone for the aerial views
- Choose an available departure and complete payment for instant booking. Flights remain subject to weather, aircraft availability and operational conditions.
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- Flights depend on weather, aircraft availability and operational factors. MHL does not guarantee that the underwater waterfall illusion will be visible on every flight.
- MHL requires the weight of every passenger and verifies passenger and baggage weights before boarding.
- A hotel or landing fee may be charged separately by the departure site.
- Flight times are approximate and may change with the weather or aircraft capabilities.
- Loose scarves and oversized jackets should not be worn near the helicopter.
- A passenger who cannot assist themselves in an emergency needs an able-bodied companion.
- Pregnant passengers at 28 weeks or more need a medical certificate stating that they are fit to fly.
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Where we'll meet
Bel Ombre Heliport
Bel Ombre Heliport, Bel Ombre, Savanne District, Mauritius
About us
MHL
Experience partner · Mauritius
VerifiedMHL is Mauritius Helicopter Limited, a member of Airport Holdings Ltd. Its helicopter operations date back to 1984, and today it offers sightseeing flights, transfers, Heli-Lunch, Heli-Golf, aerial filming and dedicated Underwater Waterfall flights. The Bel Ombre route follows the south-west coast past Baie du Cap, La Prairie and Îlot Fourneau before reaching the optical illusion off Le Morne.
