Minissy Waterfall is great for those looking for a quick and easy hike in Mauritius. The hiking trail is relatively flat and easy to follow, making it one of the best Mauritius waterfalls for beginner hikers.
About halfway through the hike, you’ll reach a panoramic viewpoint, plus you’ll also get a view of the various mountain peaks forming part of the Moka range.
Keep reading to find out how to get to Minissy Waterfall in Mauritius, including a map with detailed directions at the end of this guide.
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Where is Minissy Waterfall?
Minissy Waterfall is located in Moka, in the central region of Mauritius.
You can also combine this hike with a visit to Eureka Falls, also located in Moka.
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How to get to Minissy Waterfall?
Update: Note that the hiking trail described in this blog post has now been fenced off. To get to Minissy, you have to start your hike at this spot and follow the directions in this Google review. I will be updating this blog post as soon as I go back there.
Below are some quick facts about the Cascade Minissy hike:
- Distance: About 950 meters (one way)
- Duration: 15-20 minutes (one way)
- Difficulty: Easy
The Minissy Waterfall hiking trail is easy to follow and starts at the PwC roundabout. Take the path between the sugarcane fields and walk straight ahead until you reach an intersection. You might also notice a rock painted in red. Turn left here and continue along the trail.
Turn right at the next intersection and after a while, you’ll reach a viewpoint overlooking a river and bagatelle dam in the distance.
From there, take the left and keep walking until you find a narrow path on your right (see photo below). Walk all the way down until you reach an intersection and then turn right.
The trail is quite flat until you reach another intersection where you’ll have to turn right again. You’ll know that you’re in the right direction when you start hearing the waterfall. You’ll also get a view of the waterfall immediately after turning right.
Just be extremely careful when going down as the last section of the trail is very muddy and slippery. There are also a lot of boulders here, so watch out where you step.
To get to Minissy waterfall, you just need to walk across the river. The river isn’t too deep but you’ll definitely have to get your feet wet.
Note: For your own safety, it’s not recommended to walk across when the river is flooded.
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If you’re an experienced swimmer, you can swim in the waterfall but be careful as the pool is quite deep. There’s also a small rope swing where you can take photos.
You can also visit the top section for another perspective of the waterfall.
Once you’re done at Cascade Minissy, you can also visit two other waterfalls located nearby. You can refer to the map linked below for the location of the waterfalls.
If you have more time, you can also visit Eureka Waterfalls which are located about a 5-minute drive away.
You can find out how to get there by reading my guide to visiting Eureka waterfalls.
Where to stay in Mauritius?
La Mariposa Mauritius
La Mariposa Mauritius is perfect for those wishing to stay just a few steps away from the beach but still close enough to a selection of restaurants, supermarkets and shops. The hotel is located on La Preneuse beach, about a 50-minute drive from Minissy. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
Click here to book your stay at La Mariposa Mauritius
I hope you found this guide to visiting Cascade Minissy helpful. You can check out this map for detailed directions of the hiking trail. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below.
More hikes in Mauritius:
- 18 best waterfalls to visit in Mauritius
- Hiking in Mauritius: 29 hikes that should be on your bucket list
- Cascade Leon
- Alexandra Falls
- Cascade 500 Pieds
- Cascade Eau Bleue
- Sept Cascades
- Cascade Eureka
- Guide to visiting Gris Gris beach and waterfalls
- Black River Gorges National Park: Complete guide
