Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. A couple’s day in Black River, from dawn to dinner The southwest coast of Mauritius suits two people who like warm water, a long lunch and a view.

Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. Black River activities at a glance Black River (Riviere Noire) is the southwest district of Mauritius. Its coast has a reef lagoon and a deep-water channel offshore, and its interior climbs to a forested plateau.

Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. Day trip routes from Black River Three routes cover most of what people want from a day out: up to Chamarel and the plateau, along the wild south coast, or north to Port Louis.

Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. Chamarel, Casela and rum: visiting the paid attractions Most of the ticketed attractions near Black River fall into two groups.

Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. Planning a multi day stay in Black River Black River District has enough in it to fill a week, and the sights are close enough that you can unpack once.

Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. Trail guide: gorges, summit and mountain Three walks stand out in Black River District. Each is described below as a short card with distance, time and what to watch for.

Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. Three family days in Black River Families will find the southwest of Mauritius easy to manage. Distances are short, the lagoon is sheltered and a wet day still has indoor options.

Advisory as of 31 October 2026. The US rates Mauritius Level 2 for crime. UK guidance warns of petty crime and bag theft, including at Flic-en-Flac, and says to stay away from protests after unrest that began on 9 October. Evening curfews lifted on 19 October. Read current official advice before booking. Landmarks of Black River District The main sights of Black River District run from the coast road up to the Chamarel plateau and down to the Le Morne peninsula.