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- Africa
- Mauritius
- Chamarel
- Black River Gorges National Park
Black River Gorges National Park
Situated in the south-west of the island, the Black River Gorges
National Park is a popular spot for picnics, hiking and scenic
drives. The park encompases thick pine forests, gorges and rugged
mountains and is a sanctuary for wildlife and fauna. Bird-watchers
should look out for the Mauritius kestrel, the green echo parakeet
and the Mauritius cuckoo shrike. The park's Chamarel Waterfalls are
the highest in Mauritius at 83m (270ft) and are best seen after
heavy rains. The best viewpoints are at the Alexandria Falls or the
Black River Gorges viewpoint.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Mauritius, but the
most widely used is French and the local dialect, Creole. Hindi,
Urdu and Chinese are also spoken.
Money
The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR), which is
divided into 100 cents. Travellers cheques and foreign currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and larger hotels.
Travellers cheques usually exchange at a better rate than cash.
ATMs are widely available in most towns and hotels, restaurants and
large retailers accept major credit cards.