Kayak on the Tamarin River

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Tour Summary

Duration:
2.5 hours

Group:
2-12

Tour Type:
Daily

Difficulty:
Easy

Transport:
Shuttle Available at Extra Cost

Distance:
5 km

About the Tour

Explore Tamarin river on this guided kayak tour. See the various wildlife that resides in the river, as you paddle along untouched nature and calm waters.

Start kayaking at the very spot where the river meets the ocean, also known as Tamarin Bay, which is famous for its mythical wave. Paddle upstream the calm waters and discover the two main arms of the river.

On one side the Rempart and the Trois Mamelles mountains, and on the other, the magnificent mountain of La Tourelle. The surrounding natural habitat boasts lush greenery as well as abundant wildlife. Throughout your journey, we may encounter moorhens, ducks, long-billed birds, flying foxes, or even monkeys.

What’s Included?

Professional Guide

Safety Boat

Kayaking Equipment

Why Yanature?

Pioneers in the outdoor tourism sector

In Mauritius since January 2004

We are friends and passionate mountain lovers

Our desire to bring people on discovery

Excursions in the wilderness is what we live for

Fast, friendly support you can count on

What you’ll do

Welcome & briefing (15 min)
Meet your guide at Tamarin Bay, where the river meets the ocean. After a short safety briefing and introduction to your kayak, get ready to set off on your adventure.
Paddle upstream (45 min)
Leave the waves behind and glide into calm waters. As you paddle gently upstream, take in the serenity of the river and watch local fishermen at work along the banks.
Explore the two river arms (1h)
On one side, enjoy breathtaking views of the Rempart and Trois Mamelles mountains. On the other, admire the striking La Tourelle. Along the way, keep your eyes open for moorhens, ducks, long-billed birds, flying foxes and even monkeys.
Return downstream (30 min)
Drift back at a relaxed pace, surrounded by peaceful nature and mountain scenery, until you reach the bay once again.
Wrap-up (5–10 min)
Arrive back at the starting point, where your guide will help you out of the kayaks and share some final insights and stories about the area.

Highlights

Learn about the basics of kayaking and have a chance to use your knowledge
Paddle through calm waters surrounded by lush greenery
Admire panoramic views of Rempart, Trois Mamelles and La Tourelle mountains
Spot diverse wildlife: moorhens, ducks, long-billed birds, flying foxes and monkeys
Hear stories about the history of Tamarin from a local tour guide

What to bring?

Comfortable clothes that can get wet
Swimwear (optional)
Hat and sunglasses
Sunscreen
Towel and a change of clothes
Reusable water bottle
Waterproof phone case (optional, for photos)

Not suitable for

Children under 8 years old
Pregnant women
People with serious back or neck problems
People who cannot swim
People with limited mobility (getting in and out of the kayak is required)

Meeting Point

The meeting point is at the Veranda Tamarin boat house. Your guide will be wearing a green t-shirt with “Yanature” written on it.

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Know before you go

No prior kayaking experience is required – your guide will give you a full briefing before we start.
The activity is suitable for most fitness levels, but you should be comfortable on the water.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Life jackets are provided and must be worn during the tour.
Wildlife sightings are common but can’t be guaranteed.
The tour may be rescheduled or adapted in case of strong wind, heavy rain, or unsafe river conditions.
The guide will be the only contact person on the day of the tour, you will receive the guide’s contact details upon booking or on the eve of the activity date by email (make sure to check your spams if you did not receive the email).

What people say about us:

Voyager33700257652

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Beautiful and Pleasant

May 07, 2026

Amazing experience. Quote begineer friendly. Shoutout to Mr Paj for helping us through and through. He is an exceptional guide and this wouldnt have been possible without him. All in all a 10/10 experience. Definitely recommended if you have the time. Beautiful views.

Twinkle A

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My first ever hike at Le Morne Brabant

May 07, 2026

Paj from Yanature was a wonderful and patient guide. It was my first trek ever and I could do it because he guided me at every step. He took us to most of the viewpoints on Le Morne Brabant and also taught us about the various plants and fauna on the way.
Great positive attitude and a v helpful guide!

elsjeschreuder

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Must do Waterfalls 💦

May 03, 2026

This is a must do in Mauritius! Most beautiful hike, with stunning vistas and gorgeous pools to swim in below the waterfalls. Paj was an excellent guide, had great knowledge of the fauna and flora and ensured our every (slippery) step was safe.

MateuszAndrzejewicz

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Great hike

May 01, 2026

Great guided tour with Rowin to the top of the mountain. Very insightful on hiking techniques and local history. Rowin was also great at chatting about life and day-to-day topic of Mauritius.
The hike is technically demanding but worth the effort. Recommend having good non slippery shoes and flexible shorts.

Aleksandrs J

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Great activity for everyone

Apr 30, 2026

It was an amazing and fun trip!
Really recommend Theo as guide, he shared some cool insights and made us all laugh a lot! 10/10experience

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Cancellation policy

We understand plans can change.

Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the tour are free of charge.
Within 24–48 hours of the tour incur a 50% fee.
Within 24 hours of the tour are non-refundable (100% fee).

In case of unsafe weather conditions, tours may be rescheduled or fully refunded.

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Kayak on the Tamarin River

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Date

Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Guests

1 adult

Hotel Pickup Shuttle

No Yes

Price details

$52.91 x 1 adult $52.91

Total USD $52.91

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Kayak on the Tamarin River

What is Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best?

Tour Summary

About the Tour

What’s Included?

Why Yanature?

What you’ll do

Highlights

What to bring?

Not suitable for

Meeting Point

Know before you go

What people say about us:

Where you’ll be?

Cancellation policy

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