Canyoning – Cascades de Tamarin – Demi Journée

The Canyoning Excursion to Tamarind Falls includes:

• View the Tamarind Falls from up close
• A cool bath at the bottom of the series of the falls.
• Hike through Mauritius’ forest.
• A real exciting adventure by canyoning down canyons, waterfalls and rivers.
• Technical equipment including all rope gears (harnesses, helmets etc.), backpack, snacks & water
• Qualified canyoning guides.

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Half Day Canyoning Excursion at Tamarind Falls

Tamarind Falls: Situated on the central plateau, near the small village of Henrietta, the Tamarind Falls canyon is the one canyon of Mauritius which you really do not want to miss. With its 11 waterfalls, multiple jumps, deep ponds and lush green vegetation; Tamarind Falls remains one of the most beautiful canyons of the island that is suited to anyone - an ideal spot for any level, from beginner to extreme adventurer.

Begin your exciting journey: The canyoning trip starts at 08:30 with a safety briefing and equipment introduction. You will be guided and mentored the whole time by qualified monitors who are specialists in the activity. Begin with a spectacular abseiling experience down a waterfall of 40 m, followed by the "shower" aesthetic track under the waterfalls, secured by a rope and the crossing of a pond of about fifty metres in diameter.

Behold, the thrills! You will abseil through the other remaining waterfalls of about a dozen-metre height, followed by a short swim. To reach the final waterfalls of twenty metres, adults will have the option of jumping from a 6-metre height after a rope descent.

The jump is not compulsory, you can abseil down. Abseiling this part though is undoubtedly the most challenging segment of the activity. Your efforts will, however, be rewarded with a breathtaking view over the magnificent gorge. The canyoning activity will end above this great waterfall of 55 metres, and after a short climb of 20 minutes you will reach the plateau and will be back to the starting point.

This excursion is about enjoying the beautiful wildlife of the Tamarind nature reserve, admiring the famous beautiful Tamarind falls from up close, and experiencing the adventure of canyoning with Mauritius’ top qualified guides.

Learn from the guides: The canyoning outing is operated and led by the leading canyoning and rock climbing guides in Mauritius, with immense experience in these activities in all areas of Mauritius, so you have absolutely nothing to worry about.This excursion is carried out with a total respect towards nature and while making it a top priority to stress the importance of its preservation. Your guides will be telling you about the immense effort the country is putting to preserve its nature and tell you a story or two about the rich cultural heritage of the island.

Note: The highest level of descent down a rope is 40 metres.

What is Canyoning?

Canyoning (known as canyoneering) is travelling in canyons using a variety of techniques that may include walking, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and swimming.

The terms canyoning and canyoneering are more often associated with technical descents - those that require rappels (abseils) and ropework, technical climbing or down-climbing, technical jumps, and/or technical swims.

Canyoning gear includes climbing hardware, static ropes, helmets, wetsuits, packs, and rope bags.

• Sunscreen
• Bathing Suit
• Short Pants to wear with wetsuit
• Spare set of clothes
• Towel
• Sport Shoes
• Mosquito repellent
• Waterproof Camera (camera cover)

Important: Please don’t bring jewels, watches, alcohol and cigarettes with you

• Minimum age requirement: 12 years old and above (must be accompanied by at least one parent)
• Requirements: Have basic swimming skills
• Weight Limitation: 125 kg Max
• Maximum no. of participants: 10 people