Eau Bleue Waterfall Mauritius is the ultimate adventure trip for any nature and waterfall lover. The water has an incredible emerald hue and is among the clearest in Mauritius.
Rated as the No. 1 hike to do in Mauritius, Eau Bleue actually consists of six waterfalls (or seven during the rainy season – January to March) scattered in between the dense vegetation. The good news is that they are totally free to visit!
Keep reading to find out how to visit Eau Bleue Waterfall in Mauritius! I have also linked to a map at the end of this article to help you find the exact location of all the waterfalls!
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HOW TO GET TO EAU BLEUE WATERFALL MAURITIUS?
Eau Bleue Waterfall is located in the village of Cluny, in the southeast region of Mauritius. The best way to get there is by renting a car. I recommend using Discover Cars as it allows you to compare the rates of different car rental companies in Mauritius and get the best deal.
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The drive takes about 45 minutes from Port Louis, one hour from Grand Baie or 15 minutes from Mahebourg. As you get closer to the waterfalls, you’ll be driving between sugarcane fields until you reach a water pumping station which is found at the end of a narrow lane.
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HIKING EAU BLEUE WATERFALL MAURITIUS
WATERFALL 1
Take the path opposite the water pumping station and it should only take a few minutes to reach the base of the first waterfall.
Stare in awe at the twin waterfalls and make sure you swim in the refreshing water! It’s definitely one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mauritius and one of the best photo spots on the island.
There’s also another path next to the water pumping station where you can view the twin waterfalls from above.
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WATERFALL 2
The second waterfall at Eau Bleue can be found by either walking along the main road or driving to a small clearing in between the sugarcane fields on the right side of the road. You can leave your car here and then make your way down.
The hike to the second waterfall is slightly more challenging but still accessible. Keep in mind that if it hasn’t been raining recently the waterfall will be completely dry.
There’s also another section along the river bank that looks like a natural jacuzzi. It’s one of my favorite spots to take a dip.
WATERFALLS 3 AND 4
These are less visited since they aren’t quite easy to reach. Head toward the main road and walk about 300 meters and then turn left along a little dirt track between the sugarcane fields.
From there, you’ll need to walk about 150 meters while keeping an eye on the river bank on your left until you find a path that leads down to the third and fourth waterfalls. Just be careful around here since at some point you’ll have to walk across the river.
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WATERFALL 5
To get to the fifth waterfall, head back up to the sugarcane fields and continue along the trail until you reach the top part of the last waterfall. Follow the path leading down to the river and walk about 100 meters in the opposite direction of the river flow and you should easily reach the waterfall.
Tip: If you’re visiting during the rainy season (between January and March), you’ll also find another waterfall about halfway between waterfalls 5 and 6.
WATERFALL 6
The sixth and final waterfall at Eau Bleue is easy to reach and takes less than a few minutes to hike down. This one is more popular, so the best time to visit is in the morning if you want to have the waterfall all to yourself.
Here, you’ll usually find people jumping from the trees or right above the waterfall.
Important note: If you’re not a very good swimmer, you should avoid jumping from the top of the waterfalls. The pools are full of rocks and jumping in without checking the water depth can be dangerous. Please use common sense to ensure your safety at all times.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The absolute best time to visit Eau Bleue is during the rainy season (January to March) when every single waterfall is full.
While you can also visit from April to August, the water level might be lower unless it has been raining a couple of days before.
Another thing to note is that some of the waterfalls might be completely dry between September and the beginning of December.
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There you go, this is how you can visit Eau Bleue Waterfalls in Mauritius! You can check out this map to help you locate the waterfalls and please let me know if you have any questions in the comments below!
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16 comments
Thank you so much Steph.
I never knew there were 6 and not 4 waterfalls in that region.
Do you think it could be accessed from the lower part of Le Val? That would be fun.
One of my favourite places is Osterlog. The waterfalls are beautiful though there has been too much clearing recently.
Warmly,
Bashir
Hey Bashir, Glad the article was helpful! There might be more than 6 actually if you count the smaller ones. It’s worth exploring all of them.
I haven’t been to Le Val yet so I don’t know if the waterfalls will be accessible from there but I believe it would be much easier from Cluny – B83 road.
I’ve been to Osterlog once about 4 or 5 years ago. I definitely want to go back in the future.
Cheers and keep exploring! :)
Hi Steph, thanks for this super helpful article! Do you know if there are any picnic areas where my friends and I can eat while still being close to the waterfall? If not, would you have a recommendation for such a venture?
Hello Kate, you’re welcome! :) There’s no designated picnic area with tables and chairs (unlike at Alexandra Falls) but there’s enough space to have a snack in front of the waterfalls. The first or second waterfall would be great for that since they usually aren’t crowded.
Looks like a fantastic place to visit. Can you tell me how much time it will take to see them all?
Hi Inge. It should take between 2-4 hours.
Hello, I am very interested with your articles.
Is it safe to swim in waterfalls? Is there any dangerous bacteria? For example bilharzia. Thank you.
Hi Nika. I don’t know if there are any bacteria in the water but lots of people swim at Eau Bleue waterfalls everyday. I’ve swum there too and never got sick or developed any allergic reaction.
Hello Steph
do the maps work In the area? If not how do you know where exactly to go?
How deep in the water, do you need to know swimming to get into the water ?
Hi Fiona. I’ve linked to a map at the end of the article with the exact location of each waterfall. You do need to be a good swimmer as the pool is quite deep. I would guess about 5-10 meters.
Hello Steph,
I am having a Car – wanted to know can’t I reach Waterfall 6 directly via the route. I have less time so wanted to reach to the end by my car and then take foot steps to reach the waterfall 6. Is it possible.
Thanks
Hi Susheel. You can just park on the side of the road and walk a few meters to get to the last waterfall.
Hi Steph, thank you for your detsiled article. Want to go there tomorrow, hopi g we find them :-) Did you start counting them from Cluney to Mare Chicose or the other way up? Kind regards Martina
You’re welcome, Martina. I started counting from Cluny. You can also check out the map at the end of the article to see exactly how I’ve labeled each waterfall. Cheers!
Bonjour Stephanie, lorsque on regarde la carte que vous proposez pour localiser les 7 cascades de l’eau bleue, il semble qu’il y aie un petit sentier pour revenir au point de départ mais il n’est pas très clair si on peut vraiment rejoindre le parking de départ?
Bonjour Véro. Il est préférable d’enprunter la route asphaltée pour rejoindre le point de départ afin d’eviter de vous perdre.