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At a height of 100 meters, the Chamarel Falls are a striking piece of nature among dense vegetation. The waterfall is the highest and largest in Mauritius. It is fed by the waters of three separate streams that empty into the St. Denis River, resulting in a powerful flow with a peak flow rate exceeding 40,000 cubic meters per minute.
Hanging from the ledge of a basalt cliff, Chamarel Falls splashes into an oval pool before flowing down a 6km canyon. The sight not only overwhelms the senses but is also a spectacular showcase of millions of years of volcanic activity – the dramatic landscape if created by Lavas of two different ages. The basalt layer near the base dates from 10 to 8 million years ago, and a second layer is placed above it. From the Intermediate Period 3.5 to 1.7 million years ago.
You can make a route and reach the lower point of the waterfall via a footpath in the tangled forest or reach the observation via seven color earth, climb about 100 steps, and enjoy the view of the full waterfall in front of you.
Walking route : If you chose to go down the waterfall, the route is not that easy, the vegetation is very complicated and this must be taken into account. The route takes about 3 hours. Come with closed and comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, high-quality mosquito spray, a hat, a drink and a sandwich. Regular tour times: from 9 am to 11 am. During these hours there is light and you can see the road in the best way. Please note that this also depends on the weather and cannot be done if it rains. Choose your stopping points well and watch out for the monkeys that want to eat the lunch you brought with you.
Observation via seven colors earth: there are two observation points on the waterfall, one of which is accessible and you can see the waterfall from the side, but not in its full form and quite far away, and there is an inaccessible observation point that includes going up and down some not-so-orderly stone steps, so it is also recommended to come here with A comfortable and non-slip shoe. The high lookout is very beautiful and you can see the entire length of the waterfall and even parts of the flow of the river above and the splash of the waterfall from below. This observation costs 550 Mauritian rupees per person for the same reserve, and you can combine viewing the waterfall with a visit with added stopping points at the 7 Sands attraction .