Black River Gorges National Park protects 6,574 hectares of native forest in Mauritius. It was first created in 1994 to protect endemic plants and rare bird species and now offers outdoor and nature enthusiasts spectacular natural scenery and some excellent walking trails.
The park has two visitor centres: the main one being at the park’s western edge; the other – ‘Le Petrin Information Centre’ is located on the eastern entrance to the park. Both centres provide up-to-date information on the park. At Le Petrin a boardwalk provides access to the typical dwarf forest of the region. There are magnificent views, and stunning drives through the park.
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