Chamarel village, waterfall and coloured earth

Why go

Choose this route for the two best-known geological sights around Chamarel without rushing on to another part of the island. Begin with the village setting, which gives the waterfall and coloured earth a sense of place in the western highlands. Continue to the waterfall lookout for the tall cascade, then move through the nearby attraction area to the Seven Coloured Earths. The two named sights are distinct visits: one is a view of falling water, the other a walk around exposed volcanic sands. Allow generous time for the approach from the village and check current access arrangements for the attraction before traveling.

The route, stop by stop

World itinerary estimate: 120–280 min

1. 01

   Main stop · 45–65 min

   Chamarel

   Chamarel is a village amid the landscapes of south-west Mauritius, with the Seven Coloured Earths, a waterfall and ebony forest nearby. Come for a cluster of nature stops, each with separate access.

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2. Walk · 38 min · Estimated

   02

   Main stop · 30–50 min

   Chamarel Waterfall

   Chamarel Waterfall drops through the upland landscape near Chamarel, with a lookout that frames the cascade as a focused scenic stop.

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3. Walk · 20 min · Estimated

   03

   Main stop · 45–75 min

   Seven Coloured Earths

   At Chamarel, the Seven Coloured Earths display bands of exposed volcanic sand, a compact geological sight within the village’s upland landscape.

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