Black River Gorges National Park

Black River Gorges National Park is a national park stretching on an area of 6,574 hectares in the hilly south-western part of Mauritius.

It was constructed in Mauritius Black River Gorges Nature Reserve order to save the natural vegetation of the island and make it one of the most important Mauritius sightseeing. One can walk along the greenery and reach the highest point of the island, which is the Black River Peak.

Facilities for visitors include two information centres, picnic areas and 60 kilometres of trails.

The Black River Gorges National park protects most of the island’s remaining rainforest and is home to many species of wild animals and birds.

Many endemic plants and animals can be found in the park including the Mauritian flying fox, Mauritius kestrel, pink pigeon, Mauritius parakeet, Mauritius cuckoo-shrike, Mauritius bulbul, Mauritius olive white-eye, Mauritius grey white-eye and Mauritius fody.