Black River Stays: 3 Day and 5 Day Plans
Safety note, 31 October 2026: After curfews from 12 to 18 October, Mauritius reopened on 19 October with roads and schools running again. The UK says to avoid demonstrations, and the US asks visitors to take increased caution because of crime. Confirm your own government’s guidance before paying for anything.
Black River stays: 3 day and 5 day plans
These two plans treat Black River District as a base, so you unpack once and travel out each day. Prices are in Mauritius rupees (Rs) for non-residents. Reserve the popular items a day ahead and keep one spare morning for rain.
Pick your base
| Area | What you get |
|---|---|
| Flic-en-Flac | Apartments, mid-range hotels and the district’s busiest beach |
| Tamarin and Black River | Boutique lodges and villas close to the marina |
| Le Morne peninsula | A resort enclave at the southern end |
Reservoir levels were low in October 2026, and one outlet reports that hotels may run short of water until December. Raise it with your host before you commit.
Three days
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamarel geopark (Rs 800 adult, Rs 400 child) | Ebony Forest jeep tour (Rs 1,600 adult) |
| 2 | Licensed dolphin boat from Tamarin, around Rs 1,500 to 2,500 | Lagoon cruise to Crystal Rock and Ile aux Benitiers, about Rs 2,500 to 3,500 for the day |
| 3 | Plaine Champagne lookouts and Alexandra Falls | Free time at the beach |
Five days
Add two more days to the plan above.
Day 4. Walk Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire early, when the muddy path is cooler. It is 828 m high and about 6 to 7.5 km return. In the afternoon visit Grand Bassin, which is free, and the Bois Cheri tea estate.
Day 5. Spend the day at Casela Nature Parks, which opens at 09:00. Then drive the B9 for the Macondé Viewpoint and the cliffs at Gris Gris, where swimming is unsafe.
Moving around
Hire a car only if you are comfortable driving on the left over steep, winding roads. Otherwise use a taxi or driver and agree the fare first. Coastal buses run until early evening and do not climb to Chamarel or the gorge trailheads.
Weather and timing
Winter, from May to October, is drier, cooler and windier. Summer is hot and humid, with cyclone season from November to May and its peak from January to March. A cyclone warning means everyone stays put in their lodgings, by official rule.
Read more: day trips , walking tours and the 6 day Mauritius itinerary .
Look for a base on Booking.com . Official pages: Chamarel geopark , Ebony Forest and the UK travel advice .