Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark is located in the Black River District near Chamarel in southwestern Mauritius. It is a rare natural colored sand dune. The debris and volcanic ash left by ancient volcanic activity have weathered over many years in the hot, humid climate. The iron, aluminum, and other minerals they contain have oxidized in varying proportions, gradually creating layers of red, brown, purple, blue, and green bands. These bands spread out along the undulating hills, resembling, from a distance, a piece of colorful silk wrinkled by the wind, cascading down from the lush forest. The sand dune area is small and enclosed by railings and boardwalks. Visitors can walk along the viewing platforms to look down. From different angles, they can see the subtle changes in the direction and intensity of the color bands, which are especially distinct when sunlight shines obliquely. The sand dunes themselves are barren, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding lush vegetation and adding a touch of mystery.

Chamarel · 18.2km from Souillac

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Baie du Cap is a small headland on the southwest coast of Mauritius that juts into the South Indian Ocean. It is named for its remote location facing the open ocean, as if one has reached the end of the land. The coastal road here makes a sharp U-turn around the giant rock at the tip of the headland. Taking a photo from above the rock, capturing the road and the blue sea in the same frame, is a highly recognizable scene on the southwest coastline. Climb the stone steps to the small observation deck on top of the rock to enjoy the sea breeze, with the deep blue Indian Ocean on one side and the winding coastline on the other. In the evening, this is a great spot to watch the sunset over the sea as the sun slowly sinks into the Indian Ocean on one side of the headland. The beach is also scattered with round reefs of various sizes. At low tide, as seawater flows through the crevices between the rocks, it creates a series of wonderful sounds.

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Pont Naturel

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Pont Naturel is located on the southern coast of Mauritius and is a natural stone arch bridge made of black basalt. It is famous for its natural arch structure formed by the long-term erosion of coastal rocks by waves. The dark volcanic rock contrasts with the azure seawater, creating a unique coastal landscape in Mauritius. Waves constantly crash against the rock walls, passing through the underside and crevices of the rocks, creating layers of white spray and showcasing the powerful natural force of the Indian Ocean coast. The view here is affected by tides, wind, and sea conditions, so you may see different wave patterns and seawater colors when visiting at different times.

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Black River Gorges National Park

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4.6/5

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Black River Gorges National Park is located amidst the mountainous gorges in the southwest of Mauritius and serves as the primary sanctuary for the island's remaining native rainforest, protecting a significant portion of its natural heritage. It preserves a rich native forest ecosystem and is an important habitat for various endemic flora and fauna of Mauritius, including rare birds, endemic plants, and other wildlife. The park features multiple hiking trails and viewpoints, allowing visitors to trek through the forest and enjoy views of valleys, waterfalls, and distant mountains. Some high-altitude viewpoints offer panoramic views of the vast green gorges, providing expansive vistas when the weather is clear.

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Big Wave Bay is a bay located in the southern part of Mauritius Island. Due to its geographical location, it is easy to form big waves. It is a free 270° large viewing platform. Here, lush tropical forests are close to the coast, and white sandy beaches come and go under the caress of the waves. The sometimes high waves in the distance came downwind, hitting the reef, making a shocking cry, breaking the tranquility nearby, and people couldn't help exclaiming with excitement.

Souillac · 928m from downtown

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Blue Bay

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Blue Bay is located on the southeast coast of Mauritius, south of Mahebourg. This sea area is designated as a marine park and is an important coral reserve in Mauritius. The water in the bay features distinct shades of blue, transitioning from light green near the shore to deep blue, and the beach has fine white sand. It is also a favorite leisure spot for locals. There is a wide variety of coral, with fire coral, table coral, and brain coral all making their home here. Colorful tropical fish swim among the coral, and you may even encounter sea turtles. Taking a glass-bottom boat out to sea is a classic experience here, allowing you to enjoy a full view of the coral gardens from the bottom of the boat, or you can go snorkeling with a guide to see the coral and fish up close.

Pointe d'Esny · 21.8km from Souillac

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Drive the South Quad 4WD to weave through and speed across the grasslands, forests, tea plantations, and nature reserves of Mauritius, view wildlife up close, and experience the raw charm of nature firsthand—it is sure to be a unique experience. Two-seater buggy models are also available, which children aged 6 and over who are at least 1.2m tall can ride, making them suitable for family-friendly driving.

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Vallé Advenature Park

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Vallé Advenature Park is located 1 km southeast of the Bassin Blanc volcano. This volcano erupted 100,000 years ago and is a natural wonder in Mauritius, sculpted by nature from unique volcanic lava. The soil contains various metal elements that react over time with moisture, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to form different colors, which appear vibrant under sunlight, making it a representative landscape of Mauritius.

Chamouny · 8km from Souillac

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La Vanille Nature Park

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4.0/5

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The park is home to the world's largest population of Aldabra giant tortoises, up to 1,500. Since the tortoises in Mauritius were hunted to extinction by humans, the current tortoises are all introduced from Seychelles. Learn about the history of the Mauritian tortoise and other reptiles and the dodo through the Reptile Museum in the tortoise park. The Crocodile Park, located in the mountains and forests, was established in 1985 and is located in a nature reserve in the southern part of the Mauritius island, with a lush tropical rainforest landscape. In addition to tortoises and more than 2,000 crocodiles, the wonderful and colorful museum also houses Mauritian fruit bats, monkeys, iguanas, bats, deer, geckos, eels, wild boars, etc. There are also an insect museum with a collection of 23,000 species and a fossil museum of "hundreds of millions of years under the sea" in the park. It is said that the entomological museum is filled with the private collection of a French entomologist. In the museum, visitors can see all kinds of strange insects, some of which are the size of a human face. Take a close photo with animals The tortoises here can even carry people slowly forward. In addition, visitors can also get close contact with a kind of bat that loves to eat mangoes - fruit bat. Those furry little guys are not afraid of people and can hang upside down in front of tourists for their pictures. Want to take a photo with a baby crocodile? Here the wishes of tourists can be realized. There is a photo booth at the entrance of the park. Visitors can take pictures of the little crocodile. The staff will also use the PS software to remove the leather rope P on the mouth of the little crocodile. The cost is about 400 rupees. There are fast food restaurants in the park, and crocodile meat is sold. Crocodile leather goods can also be purchased at the entrance.

Riviere des Anguilles · 4.4km from Souillac

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4.0/5

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Totof Tours | Blue Bay Mauritius is a highly popular water activity in southeastern Mauritius. Departing from the public beach at Blue Bay, you will board a glass-bottom boat with transparent viewing windows in the hull and head into Blue Bay Marine Park. This sea area was designated as a protected marine park as early as the 1980s. The lagoon water is clear and shallow, with abundant coral and fish, and is considered the signature spot for snorkeling in the area. You don't need to get into the water during the trip; through the glass bottom beneath your feet, you can see reefs formed by brain coral, staghorn coral, and mushroom coral. Schools of damselfish and chromis swim among the corals, and you may even encounter hawksbill sea turtles that make their home here. The boat operator will also explain the types of coral along the way. The boat will then stop at a snorkeling spot, where you can jump into the shallow water to swim closely with the fish. Masks, snorkels, and other equipment are provided on board, and life jackets are readily available. The lagoon has small waves and shallow water, making it easy for first-time snorkelers and families traveling with children to participate.

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Lavender and Sun17 April 2022

5.0

The volcanic terrain of Mauritius has created a natural landscape with a low mountain but strange shapes. The seven-colored soil in Chamarel was discovered by a Frenchman who was planting sugarcane fields here. Among the sugarcane fields here, only this piece of land is barren. After geologists went there to develop and study, this magical and magnificent seven-colored soil was revealed to the world.

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juki23522 February 2020

5.0

The Cape of the End of the Earth in Mauritius has many large reefs protruding from the sea on the coastline, forming irregular angles. Some are like natural lighthouses standing on the sea, and some are like two pliers extending deep into the sea. The scenery is very beautiful and worth a visit.

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樱木花花道24 February 2020

4.0

The Natural Bridge is a natural attraction in Mauritius. There is no bus to reach it. The scenery of this attraction is spectacular, and you can see beautiful waves. You can walk on the Natural Bridge, but you have to walk slowly because the road surface is uneven.

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GNHSIEH21 November 2019

5.0

Black River Gorges National Park is a very important national park in Mauritius. I came here during the rainy season. Although we couldn’t see far away, it had a different kind of hazy beauty. Because of the rain, there were fewer tourists and the entire national park was our world.

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胡大老顽童13 January 2020

4.0

The Big Wave Bay in Mauritius is so vast and beautiful! I really experienced what it means to be magnificent and turbulent. It is absolutely shocking to come here and look at it. I think it is one of the most beautiful scenery in Mauritius! !

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vivienvivien29 September 2020

5.0

It is also called "Blue Bay" because of its clear blue water. It is about 600 meters long and is a wide beach in Kenting National Park. There are many water activities, including sailing, jet skiing, banana boats, surfing, and other recreational projects. You can also play beach volleyball with friends. It is a famous diving resort. There are various corals, tropical fish, shellfish, sea lilies, etc. along the coast, and the underwater landscape is extremely beautiful.

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M29***5310 June 2020

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This place is a bit like a botanical garden + a zoo. The plant part is actually that the entire park is built against the mountain, and many paths are in dense tropical trees and bamboo forests. The environment is very good, allowing you to be in a completely natural environment.

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gisellewql1 September 2019

2.0

I thought the glass bottom boat in Mauritius was very attractive, but when I got there, I was so amused that I almost died. It was far inferior to the underwater glass boat in Australia. The Mauritius one was at most a fishing boat, but there were two pieces of glass on the bottom so you could see the underwater scenery. That was because of the environment. The scenery you can see from the glass bottom boat is also average, mostly dead corals!

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What are the must-do things in Souillac?

Don't miss these attractions in Souillac: Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark, Baie du Cap, and Pont Naturel. If you like Day tours, try Mauritius Speedboating for Dolphin Watching + Baie du Cap + Gris Gris Beach + Pont Naturel Day Tour. If you enjoy Water activities, try Mauritius speedboating dolphin chasing + Pont Naturel 4x4 + Blue Bay glass-bottom boat day tour [pickup + lunch].

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Souillac?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Mauritius Speedboating for Dolphin Watching + Baie du Cap + Gris Gris Beach + Pont Naturel Day Tour, Mauritius Speedboating for Whale & Dolphin Watching + Baie du Cap + Gris Gris Beach + Pont Naturel 1-Day Tour, and 1-hour Quad Bike at Natural Bridge + Blue Bay + Gris Gris Beach + Minimum 2 Persons 1-day Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Souillac?

As of 5 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Souillac is around KRW 150,026 – KRW 318,608. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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