Chamarel Falls, Natural waterfall in Rivière Noire District, Mauritius
Chamarel Falls is a waterfall in Rivière Noire that cascades down volcanic cliffs with multiple water streams converging below. The site offers viewing platforms and natural pools where visitors can observe the flow from different angles.
The falls are named after Charles Antoine de Chazal de Chamarel, a French officer who lived in this part of the island. The Rivière Baie du Cap drops roughly 100 m over a rock ledge here; the French Wikipedia gives about 83 m and names the Saint-Denis and Viande-Salée rivers as its feeders. The surrounding gorge shelters endemic animal species.
The falls take their name from Charles Antoine de Chazal de Chamarel, a French officer who lived in this part of the island. The surrounding gorge shelters endemic animal species, and fruit bats are often seen there. The Seven Coloured Earths lie nearby.
A visit involves either a short walk to a viewing platform or a longer hike to the pools at the base. Sturdy footwear is important as paths can become slippery, especially during or after rain.
The falls take their name from Charles Antoine de Chazal de Chamarel, a French officer who lived in this part of the island. The gorge around the cascade shelters endemic animal species, so fruit bats are often seen there. The Seven Coloured Earths lie nearby.
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