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The Black River Gorges National Park in Mauritius is enlisted among the World Heritage Sites. It is situated in the south-western part of the island and is known for its rich reserve of humid upland forest, dry lowlands and marshy heat lands. It is also home to some of the most rare species of endemic animals and plants.
Black River Gorges National Park: An overview
The Black River Gorges National Park was established on the 15th of June, 1994. It has a total area of 6,574 hectares and comprises 3.5% of the total island landmass. It is managed by the National Parks and Conservation Service, Ministry of Agro Industry and Fisheries.
The Black River Gorges National Park is enlisted as a World Heritage Site because of its exceptional natural beauty and expansive reserves of diversified ecosystems. It is also the natural habitat of some of the rarest of animals like the Mauritian flying fox, Mauritius kestrel, Mauritius parakeet, pink pigeon, Mauritius cuckoo-shrike, Mauritius olive white-eye, Mauritius bulbul, Mauritius grey white-eye, and Mauritius fody.
Things to so in River Gorges National Park Mauritius
While there are several options to explore the national park, the best way to do so is to walk. You can follow the trail from the Petrin Information Center to the marshy regions of the areas. The Alexandra fall is a site worth visiting. You can also follow the trail to the dwarf upland forest, Macchabee forest and the Bel Ombre forest. The park proximities also have provisions for information and research centers, and picnic areas.
Providing a very good opportunity to explore the beauty of the island, the Black River Gorges National Park forms one of the chief attractions of Mauritius.
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