Travel advisory, 31 October 2026: Mauritius is at US Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, and the UK advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings after unrest in October 2026. Curfews ended on 19 October. Check your government’s current advice before you book. Sights and viewpoints in Black River District The district packs volcanic landscapes, forest lookouts, a British coastal fort and a UNESCO mountain into a short stretch of the southwest coast.

Travel advisory, 31 October 2026: Mauritius is at US Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, and the UK advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings after unrest in October 2026. Curfews ended on 19 October. Check your government’s current advice before you book. Romantic escapes in Black River District The southwest coast of Mauritius faces the sunset, and its lagoon, highland forest and rum valley make an easy set of dates for two.

Travel advisory, 31 October 2026: Mauritius is at US Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, and the UK advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings after unrest in October 2026. Curfews ended on 19 October. Check your government’s current advice before you book. Walking and hiking in Black River District The district has three serious walks: the highest peak on the island, a long forest descent through Black River Gorges National Park, and the exposed climb of Le Morne Brabant.

Travel advisory, 31 October 2026: Mauritius is at US Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, and the UK advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings after unrest in October 2026. Curfews ended on 19 October. Check your government’s current advice before you book. Black River with children The southwest of Mauritius suits families because the sea is shallow and calm inside the reef, the main attractions are a short drive apart and several of them are gentle enough for small children.

Travel advisory, 31 October 2026: Mauritius is at US Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, and the UK advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings after unrest in October 2026. Curfews ended on 19 October. Check your government’s current advice before you book. Three to five days in Black River District Black River District works as a base for several days because the lagoon, the highland plateau and the national park are all within an hour’s drive.

Travel advisory, 31 October 2026: Mauritius is at US Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, and the UK advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings after unrest in October 2026. Curfews ended on 19 October. Check your government’s current advice before you book. Day trips from Black River Black River District is a convenient launchpad for three different day trips: a highland loop, the wild south coast, and the capital to the north.

Travel advisory, 31 October 2026: Mauritius is at US Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, and the UK advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings after unrest in October 2026. Curfews ended on 19 October. Check your government’s current advice before you book. Attractions and guided visits in Black River District The best-known paid attractions in Black River District sit in two clusters: the Chamarel plateau in the hills, and the Casela park near the coast at Cascavelle.

Travel advisory, 31 October 2026: Mauritius is at US Level 2 (exercise increased caution) for crime, and the UK advises avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings after unrest in October 2026. Curfews ended on 19 October. Check your government’s current advice before you book. Things to do in Black River District Black River District, known in French as Riviere Noire, covers the southwest coast of Mauritius. The coast runs from Flic-en-Flac through Tamarin and Grande Riviere Noire to La Gaulette and the Le Morne peninsula, while Chamarel and Black River Gorges National Park fill the hills behind.