Opening Hours
- Summer: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Winter: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Geopark
A unique rainbow-colored spectacle
A natural
landmark
Where earth paints its own masterpiece
Red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow… Stunning, otherworldly dunes rise before you. Hidden among lush vegetation, this rare landscape is both fragile and dramatic. Formed by volcanic forces, minerals, and time, it’s one of nature’s most amazing creations, still breathtaking today.
Earth’s palette
Minerals, erosion and climate shaped this vibrant dune formation, where colours resist mixing and land reveals a visible archive of Mauritius’ geological past
What awaits you
More than coloured dunes
Your entry includes access to Chamarel Waterfall, the Dunes Promenade, Aldabra Tortoise Park, the Endemic Garden, the Viewpoint Café and Dunes Boutique. Each space offers a connection to geology, biodiversity and culture through a thoughtful, self-paced experience.
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The Geopark’s experience
Learn and reconnect
Marked paths and educational panels offer insight into geology, ecology and cultural heritage. With mobile app access, each visit becomes an invitation to better understand this unique formation and the ecosystems it supports.
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Guide
Designed for all ages
The site is self-guided, accessible and open all year except during cyclones and heavy rainfall.
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Entrance Tickets
- Adult: Rs 350
- Child (5-12 years old): Rs 175
Accessing the Geopark
- By car: Purchase tickets at our convenient drive-through booth. It's a 1.5 km drive to the waterfall and 3 km to the dunes, with parking available at both locations.
- For adventurous walkers: Enjoy a scenic 3 km walk from the main entrance to the dunes, passing the viewpoints overlooking the stunning Chamarel waterfall. The full round trip is a 6 km trek.
Restricted Activities
- Picnics
- Visits with domestic pets
- Removal of plants
Pause, Explore and Enjoy
A space to slow down…
Take a moment to enjoy the scenery, savour a snack at the Viewpoint Café and browse our Dunes Boutique. Each space offers calm, presence and a sense of connection.
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Offers and deals
Browse curated experiences and special rates from guided coffee tours to entry tickets and meal packages combining nature, taste and discovery in Chamarel.
Geopark Entrance Ticket
This ticket gives access to Chamarel’s 7 Coloured Earth Geopark, home to Mauritius’ most iconic natural sites. Follow the path to the viewpoint overlooking the island’s tallest waterfall, then contin…
Chamarel Discovery Combo
This combo includes the Coffee Plantation guided tour and full access to Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark. Start your visit with a walkthrough of the plantation to understand how coffee is cultivated and processed in…
Coffee Tour Experience
Take a guided walk through the only commercial coffee plantation in Mauritius. Located in the heights of Chamarel, this experience reveals every step of local coffee-making from plant to cup. You’ll explore the planta…
The Authentic Chamarel
Your road trip will begin with a visit to the iconic Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark, where you will stop by the Chamarel Waterfalls - the highest in Mauritius, roam around the coloured dunes, stop for a coffee or a…
How It All
Began?
The site opened to visitors in the 1960s and became Mauritius’ first geopark dedicated to geology, education and preservation.
Our StoryVolcanic origin
Basaltic lava cooled at different rates, producing iron and aluminium oxides. Over time, erosion and climate shaped the layered, visible colours of the dunes.
Scientific interest
The phenomenon was first documented in 1879 by the Royal Society of Arts and Sciences, highlighting the soil’s resistance to erosion and rare visible stratification.
Protected site
Recognised for its geological and cultural value, the site evolved into a geopark integrating environmental education, community collaboration and biodiversity conservation.
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Coffee Plantation Tour
Experience the rich history and artistry of Chamarel’s coffee production through an immersive guided tour, set in the only coffee plantation in Mauritius. Walk through lush plantations, discover traditional harvesting methods, and witness the transformation of coffee beans from plant to cup. Whether you're here for the aromas, the story, or the experience, our coffee plantation tour offers an authentic insight into the coffee culture of Mauritius.
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