Chamarel ist ein Dorf im Südwesten von Mauritius mit 700 Einwohnern. Es ist nach dem Franzosen Charles Antoine de Chazal de Chamarel benannt, der um 1800 in der Gegend lebte. Chamarel ist vor allem für seine malerischen Orte und Naturattraktionen in seiner Umgebung bekannt. Dazu gehören die Siebenfarbige Erde, die Chamarel-Wasserfälle und der Black River Gorges Nationalpark. Die Umgebung ist auch für ihren lokal angebauten Kaffee und für die berühmte Rumbrennerei bekannt.

Next, you'll head to Gorge Viewpoint, where you will stop for a stunning panoramic view of the endless green stretches. Amidst the unspoiled rainforest of Mauritius, there are almost 17,000 acres of rolling hills, deep valleys, spectacular waterfalls and unparalleled beauty of flora and fauna in the southwestern region. You will be amazed to discover how high the viewing area is from the gorge. On the right side of the viewpoint, you can see a breathtaking waterfall. The path leading to the viewpoint has a unique ambiance of its own with some souvenir stalls. Besides, on your way, you might come across a group of monkeys that come and greet you as a sign of welcome The Black River Gorges Nature Reserve was constructed in order to save the natural vegetation of the island and make it one of the most important Mauritian sights.

After some time, continue to Ganga Talao (commonly known as Grand Bassin is a crater lake, about 550 meters above sea level, located in the mountainous Southwest of Mauritius. On the shoreline sits a temple along with a collection of small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and other gods. During your visit to this sacred site, you will inevitably be awestruck by the gigantic statue of Lord Shiva. However, fear not about your doom, at Grand Bassin you will find the Hindu God Lord Shiva, smiling and as peaceful as ever. The statue is 33 meters high & is the highest known statue in Mauritius. Ganga Talao is a major draw of crowds in Mauritius, with many people visiting the site to pray meditate, or simply to walk by the lake and enjoy the gorgeous surrounding views.

You'll be heading to Trou Aux Cerfs which is one of the famous natural tourist attractions in Mauritius. The dormant volcanic crater is around 605 meters above sea level, with a diameter of 350 meters & a depth of around 100 meters. Unlike the typical volcanic features, Trou aux Cerfs’ crater is surrounded by a vast area of lush forest consisting of indigenous plant species and some giant green pine trees. It is believed that the Trou aux Cerfs erupted once and has remained dormant for the last 700 000 years; experts believe that there is a potential chance for it to become active again.

Le Port Ship Model Factory and Showroom in Mauritius is a truly fascinating place. Watching the artisans meticulously craft ship models is an unforgettable experience. The level of detail they achieve, from the intricate woodwork to the perfectly placed sails, is truly remarkable and showcases incredible skill and dedication.