Sight
Seven Coloured Earths
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The Seven Coloured Earths is a remarkable natural phenomenon in the Chamarel plain, where sand dunes display seven distinct colors, red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple, and yellow, due to volcanic ash deposits. Visitors can view the dunes from designated platforms and walk along paths that wind through the area. The colors are best seen in bright sunlight, and the site also includes a waterfall and a tortoise enclosure. It's a popular spot for photography and learning about volcanic geology.
Don't miss
- Viewing platforms offering close-up looks at the colored sand layers
- Adjacent Chamarel Waterfall, a 100-meter cascade
- Giant tortoise park with Aldabra tortoises
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Seven Coloured Earths
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inThe Colourful Early Morning Tour5★ · 32 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$35 per personSee dates →
Best full dayWild Dolphin Swim & Curated Southwest Mauritius Experience4.2★ · 185 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$149 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMauritius Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Private Holiday Tours4.8★ · 130 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$85 per personSee dates →More attractions in Le Morne