Major city · Mauritius
Chamarel
Spend a half‑day at the Seven Coloured Earths and Chamarel Falls; add a night at Les Chalets en Champagne if you want forest hikes in Black River Gorges.
Chamarel is a small inland village in the Rivière Noire district, best known for its coloured earths, waterfalls and proximity to Black River Gorges National Park. The main sights fit in a few hours, but a night lets you explore forest trails without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MUR
- Best months
- Sep–Dec
- avoid May–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- MRU
- Nights
- 0–1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chamarel999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chamarel, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR).Mauritius-wide
- SIM or eSIMmy.t (Mauritius Telecom), Emtel and CHILI sell tourist SIMs at the airport with passport registration.Mauritius-wide
- Tap waterTreated tap water; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.Mauritius-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Mauritius-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mauritius-wide
- SafetyChamarel is low‑risk; main concerns are road safety on steep sections and sun exposure during midday.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets everywhere; public beach toilets are basic.Mauritius-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 114 ambulance (samu) · 115 fire
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Sundays; Port Louis is quiet after dark.Mauritius-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (Taxi about 45 min; check local rates).
- Getting aroundCar rental or taxi are the easiest; local bus runs infrequently.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféMUR 50–80
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km))MUR 400–600
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Chamarel FallsMUR 200
- Budget bedChalet double room, a night, per roomMUR 2,600
- Mid-range bedChalet double room, a night, per roomMUR 3,400
- High-end bedChalet double room, a night, per roomMUR 4,600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MUR 800 · Mid MUR 1,500 · High MUR 2,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (Taxi about 45 min; check local rates)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Sep–Dec. Avoid: May–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jun (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chamarel: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car rental or taxi are the easiest; local bus runs infrequently. Walking between the falls, earths and forest trail is under 15 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Black River Gorges National Park
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Drive or taxi north‑east, about 30 min
Main trail from Pétrin info centre; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Les Chalets en Champagne
Mountain chalets on the park border; half‑board €115 for two (2026 estimate).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MUR 800–1 200 excl. bed
- Mid
- MUR 1 200–2 000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chalet double room1 × 1 night × MUR 3,400 | MUR 3,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MUR 1,500 | MUR 3,000 |
| Taxi from MRU to Chamarel (round‑trip)2 × MUR 1,500 · check | MUR 3,000 |
| Entry to Seven Coloured Earths2 × MUR 300 · check | MUR 600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MUR 1,000 |
| Trip total≈ MUR 5,500 per person per day, bed included | MUR 11,000 |
Half‑board €115 ≈ MUR 2 600 (2026 rate).
2026 estimate in MUR; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | MUR 50–80 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | MUR 150–300 |
| Taxi (10 km) | MUR 400–600 |
| Entry to Chamarel Falls | MUR 200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to the coloured earths is steep; drive carefully in rain.
- Some sections of the earths are fenced to prevent sand removal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 114
- Fire
- 115
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance (SAMU)114
- Fire115
Embassy
US consulate in Mauritius is in Port Louis; check address before travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi MRU → Chamarel: ≈ MUR 1 500 one‑way (check)
- Entry Seven Coloured Earths: MUR 300 (check)
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (exkuse mwa / pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kombien sa coute)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twalèt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chamarel. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Dec · avoid May–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Les Chalets en Champagne for forest hikes.
- Combine with a visit to Le Morne or Grand Baie using Chamarel as a central inland base.
Sources
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