Yemaya Adventures

Mauritius is an idyllic location for Sea Kayaking. It’s beautiful vast protected lagoons offer great paddling experiences. From mangroves mazes to river mouths, as well as huge crystal clear lagoons & isolated islets.Daytrips Highlights Ile D’Ambre:• Paddle through the mangroves and soak in the peace and quiet sea• Learn on the plant and it vital role in the marine eco system• Visit the ruins, history and forest of the tranquil islet• Picnic lunch• A swim at Bernache IslandActivity details:• Duration: Half day (Meeting at Goodlands Winners supermarket at 9 am to 1 pm)• Duration: Full day (Meeting at Goodlands Winners supermarket at 9 am to 3 pm)• Available upon requestPlease note: Trips in other areas of the island can be arranged on requestOvernight Trips North East:• Paddle over an amazing clear lagoon before reaching the mangroves of Ile D’Ambre• Camp for the night on a small islet• Next morning, paddle down wind and enjoy snorkelling activities• Pass along Grand Gaube, a fishing village before reaching CalodyneActivity details:• Duration: Starting at noon and finishing at noon• Distance: 10 Kms + 8 Kms• Available upon requestOvernight Trips South East ( For the fitter paddlers):• Discover the historical bay of Mahebourg and its islets• A tougher paddle into the wind• Start in the river surrounded by big hanging trees and mangroves• Enter the bay of Grand Port and pass by Ilot Chat (Cat Island) and Ilot Singe (Monkey Island)• Explore the deeper water where the famous battle of 1810 took place between the English and the French• Discover the ruins of the old battle settlement on Ile de la Passe• Reach a sand bank in the middle of the ocean and relax• The next day, paddle back towards the coast and reach the famous GRSE waterfall• Lunch near Ile Manginie• Finish the expedition at Trou d’Eau Douce• Available upon requestDistance: 17 Kms

There are many mountain-biking trails in Mauritius. Discover the beautiful trails of the island.Highlights:• Many hotels do have a bicycle hire on the premises and arrange some outings in the vicinity of the respective hotel. • We can arrange for you to discover the interior of the island on guided mountain bike tours• Advance notice is needed.• Yemaya Adventures are great in organizing rides for interested parties.• Professional equipment and well-trained staff are provided.• If you are a beginner we have the flat cultural trails or if you are a regular mountain-biker we also have the more challenging trails for you.  Bras d'Eau (Roches Noires)• Good for beginners and for the more serious ones as well• Start from Roches Noires• Cycle through some bush forest before joining the old railway line where we visit some lava caves• Reach the exotic forest of Bras d’Eau and cycle along shady trails• Admire the endemic and rare bird Paradise Fly Catcher• Discover the ruins of an ancient sugar mill factoryBras d’Eau Forest – lava tunnels discovery – typical villages• Discover the National Park of Bras d’Eau and its information center• If lucky enough, admire the Paradise Fly Catcher, an endemic bird• Cycle on the old railway line leading to the Roches Noires village• Visit the lava tubes and learn how the island was formed some 10 million years ago• Visit some typical villages while riding and taste local food, veggies and fruits• The trail heads on to the coast and back along the coastal roadDistance: 20 KmsCurepipe – Mare aux  Vacoas – Mare Longues – Tamarind Falls• Ride along a few single trails that link up to Mon Vert reserve, home to endemic plants• The trails takes us to the Mare aux Vacoas reservoir and Maccabee forest• Admire the stunning views onto the Black River Gorges• Pass along the Mare Longue lake and the agriculture land to join the famour Tamarind FallsDistance: 30 Kms Blue Bay – La Cambuse – Le Souffleur• Explore the most beautiful wild coastline of the island, desert beaches, cliffs and amazing views through this ride• Pass through Le Bouchon village and admire the Pont Naturel and Le Souffleur• The trail is rocky and at times you will have to push the bike passed rivers and tougher passages.Distance: 20 Kms