Hotels in Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius
Black River Gorges National Park in southwest Mauritius protects over 6,800 hectares of ancient forest and is famous for its rare birds like the pink pigeon. The climate is subtropical, with cool, dry winters averaging 70°F (21°C) from May to October, perfect for hiking the 37 miles of trails to the 300-meter Alexandra Falls, and hot, humid summers around 86°F (30°C) from November to April, when the misty gorges are less crowded and you can spot the Mauritius kestrel in flight. For budget travelers, staying in guesthouses in the nearby village of Chamarel costs under $40 a night and puts you right at the park's entrance.