Places to visit in the south of Mauritiuswhat fits in one private day
The south has more viewpoints than one day can hold. This is the short list we actually use when we build a private south tour, and the stops we leave out on purpose.
Chamarel
Coloured earth and the waterfall viewpoint. The inland anchor of the day.
Black River Gorges
One lookout is enough. A second one rarely adds a new view.
Le Morne
The southwest finish: mountain, lagoon, and a real beach stop.
Gris Gris
Cliffs and spray on the wild south coast, instead of a lagoon swim.
The places worth stopping for
The places to visit in the south of Mauritius cluster in two bands. Inland: Chamarel coloured earth, the Chamarel waterfall lookout, Black River Gorges, and Grand Bassin when the group wants the lake temples. On the coast: Le Morne and its lagoon, the wild south cliffs at Gris Gris near Souillac, and the quieter beaches toward Bel Ombre.
A private day should pick three of these, not all of them. Chamarel plus the gorges plus Le Morne is the route we book most. Swap Le Morne for Gris Gris if you want the rough south coast instead of the lagoon. Add Grand Bassin only if someone has asked for it. It is a detour, and it is a religious site, so shoulders and knees should be covered.
Rhumerie stops and small museums are optional and they eat the beach time. Tell us if a tasting matters. Otherwise we keep the car moving toward the coast before the afternoon rain that sometimes sits on the hills.
Questions we get asked
What are the best places to visit in the south of Mauritius with children?
Chamarel’s coloured earth is an easy walk, and Le Morne lagoon gives them a swim. Skip a second gorge viewpoint and skip a long temple stop. One waterfall lookout is enough.
Can we see the south without a private tour?
Yes, with a hire car. The stops are the same. A driver is worth it if you do not want to manage mountain roads, parking at Chamarel, and an unfamiliar coastal route on the same day.
Is Gris Gris safe for a swim?
No. Gris Gris is a cliff and a blowhole coast. Swimming there is dangerous. Swim at Le Morne or another lagoon beach, not at the south cliffs.
We plan the day from your hotel
Tell us the date, the hotel and how many people are travelling. We confirm the operator, the transfer and what is included before you pay.