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Tour Summary

Duration

Duration:
3-5 hours

Group

Group:
2-12

Tour Type

Tour Type:
On demand

Difficulty

Difficulty:
Easy

Transport

Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost

Distance

Distance:
6km

About the Tour

Step into the heart of Mauritius’ most scenic national park for a unique bird watching experience. This gentle guided walk takes you through lush forest trails, where you’ll have the chance to observe some of the island’s most iconic and endemic bird species in their natural habitat.

During the tour, we usually spot around 5 to 6 out of 9 endemic bird species. Among the most commonly seen are the Mauritius Cuckooshrike, Echo Parakeet, Mauritius Bulbul, Grey White-eye, Mauritius Fody, Pink Pigeon, and occasionally the elegant Paradise Flycatcher. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the rare Mauritius Kestrel, which has been seen on roughly 2 out of 10 tours. We sometimes also spot the Mascarene Swallow and Mascarene Swiftlet, endemic to the Mascarene islands.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Black River Gorges National Park, its mountains, forests, waterfall, and the distant

1 pair of Binoculars is provided during the tour for the group.

Whether you’re an experienced birder or simply a nature enthusiast, this outing offers a peaceful and immersive way to discover the rich biodiversity of Mauritius.

 

What’s Included?

Certified guide

Certified guide

Safety briefing and support throughout the activity

Safety briefing and support throughout the activity

Storytelling and insights about the park’s history, flora & fauna

Storytelling and insights about the park’s history, flora & fauna

Why Yanature?

Pionneer in the hiking and trekking tourism sector

In Mauritius since January 2004

We are friends and passionate mountain lovers

Our desire to bring people on discovery

Excursions in the wilderness is what we live for

Fast, friendly support you can count on

What you’ll do

  • 06:50 | Meet your guide
    Meet your Yanature guide at the entrance of the Black River Gorges National Park for a short briefing about the park’s unique biodiversity and the species you might encounter.
  • 07:00 – 10:30/11:30 | Guided birdwatching walk
    Follow your guide along forest trails and scenic viewpoints as the island awakens. You’ll explore around 6 km of easy paths (with a few short climbs), stopping to observe and identify different endemic bird species. Listen for their songs, learn to recognize their silhouettes, and hear fascinating stories about the conservation efforts that saved many of them from extinction.
  • 11:30 | End of tour
    Take a quiet moment to enjoy the forest atmosphere before returning to the starting point.

Highlights

  • Discover Mauritius’ 9 endemic bird species in their natural habitat
  • Visit exclusive and protected areas within the Black River Gorges National Park
  • Learn about the island’s remarkable bird conservation success stories
  • Observe rare species such as the Mauritius kestrel, Pink pigeon, and Echo parakeet
  • Enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by lush tropical forest and breathtaking views
  • Peaceful and educational nature experience suitable for all levels

What to bring?

  • Comfortable hiking shoes
  • Light sportswear (preferably quick-dry)
  • Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
  • Reusable water bottle (at least 1.5L)
  • Snack or energy bar
  • Rain jacket (weather can be unpredictable in the mountains)
  • Insect repellent

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with serious back, knee, or heart problems
  • Persons with limited mobility
  • Children under 12 years old
  • Elderly individuals with health issues or limited stamina
  • Individuals recovering from surgery or injury.

Meeting Point

The meeting point will be at Pétrin Information Centre

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Know before you go

  • This activity starts early morning to increase chances of sightings
  • Difficulty: easy — mostly flat with a few short climbs, no technical parts
  • Binoculars are provided, but you may bring your own if preferred (1 pair per group, to be shared among participants)
  • The tour may be rescheduled in case of heavy rain for safety reasons
  • Wildlife sightings are common but cannot be guaranteed
  • The guide will be the only contact person on the day of the tour. You will receive the guide’s contact details upon booking or on the eve of the activity date by email (make sure to check your spams if you did not receive the email)

What people say about us:

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Hiking at Le More Brabant in Mauritius

Oct 12, 2025
A challenging yet rewarding experience, that we couldn’t have done without Henri’s support, patience and guidance. Henri made sure everything was well organised, managed a diverse group, gave lots of insights about the history of the location, and showed great spirit, friendliness and encouragement. In addition to all of that, reaching the top of the mountain was a great opportunity to see breathtaking views and have unforgettable memories to bring back home!
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Wild South hike

Oct 11, 2025
We had a fabulous outing with our guide Gilles, who expertly guided us up and down the tricky bits and was a fountain of knowledge on all things relating to the great outdoors in Mauritius
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Recommend ++

Oct 11, 2025
Super super super
It was a wonderful trip with Teo. View, nature and most important thing, personal accountability for our safety. Each step , each stone was certified by Teo and absolutely safe
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Amazing Day at Seven Cascades

Oct 09, 2025
We had an incredible time on the Seven Cascades Canyoning Tour! The scenery was stunning and the whole experience felt adventurous yet safe. Our guide, Nicolas, was fantastic — friendly, patient, and very professional. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and helped us capture some great photos along the way. Highly recommended!
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Sunrise hike

Oct 09, 2025
Great hike, amazing views, and Henri was such a nice and interesting guide! For sure I would recommend it to all hiking enthusiasts

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A cancellation fee of 50% of the total price is asked for bookings cancelled on the day preceding the hike and 100% on the day.

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This reservation is non-refundable.
Date
Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Guests
1 adult
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Price details
$52.91 x 1 adult $52.91
Total USD $52.91

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