Mauritius is well-known all over the world for its natural exquisiteness. The tropical weather conditions ensure that this island country has a huge forest cover, fruit orchards as well as palm groves. The Black River Gorges locale of Mauritius is renowned as a paradise for the bird watchers, with numerous species of the birds, which inhabited the highlands of this national park.
Most people head for the reserve Forestiere Macchabee Forest Reserve, or Black River Gorges National Park (BRGNP). This mountainous area provides the bulk of the wild walks on the island. The Mauritian mountains are accessible today via the Black River Gorges National park, which was opened in 1997 to preserve what remains of the island's indigenous tropical forests. Black River Gorges National Park which is managed by the National Parks and Conservation Service (NPCS) of the Ministry of Agro Industry and Fisheries.
The Black River Gorges National Park is considered to be a hiking paradise for many people whilst on their holidays in Mauritius. It covers 67.54km and is a mixture of humid forest, marshy heathland and dry lowland. A network of hiking trails crisscross the wild and empty Black River Gorges National Park. While the markings have improved in recent years and there are good maps available, you should check the route and the current state of the trails at the information centres before setting off. Alternatively, you may want to hire a guide, which can be done via the visitors centre.
There are also a number of 60km of walking trails walking trails including one to the island's highest point, Black River Peak ( 828m). Road access into the Black River Gorges from the coast road has been upgraded and offers a Visitor Centre as well as a camping area will offer you information on the many treks available in this national park. Walking in this area is ideal for nature lovers, as you will have the opportunity to spot many endemic animals including the Mauritius flying fox and unique pink pigeon.
The wildlife at this park consists of the macaque monkeys, who have lost the entire fear of the humans in the course of a long phase of contact with them. They will tranquilly pose for getting clicked as well as beg at them for food, despite the fact that it is not desirable to feed the macaque monkeys.
The Plaine Champagne is regarded as the highest point within this Park, as well as, while you take a look downwards into the huge valley below; it is sure that you will be getting a taste of what ecstasy might look similar to. Numerous tourists, who have been looking at the panoramic sight from this plain, have surely experienced a sense of admiration as they took a look downwards into the Gorge beneath.
When you are at the ending of your trek, you can eat the dinner at the little café, which is located at the edge of this park, moreover this place is a favorite place amongst the nature lovers and honeymooners in the similar way. This café overlooks the neighboring valley as well as you can enjoy a nice meal whilst staring out at the green outlooks, which gave a look of God opening up for your meditation.
The Black River Gorges National Park has the vestiges of the last native forests which prevailed before Mauritius was colonized. It is the home of 163 of the 311 endemic flora species and habitats for the remaining 28 endemic bird species found in Mauritius. 21 of the 44 known species of endemic land vertebrates in Mauritius and adjacent islands are now extinct. However, many of those remaining species that still exist are critically endangered and the fact that Mauritian flora is rated amongst the most endangered in the world, the BRGNP warrants favourably for inscription on the World Heritage List.
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