Black River Gorges National Park

Black River Gorges National Park | Mauritius explored

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In this vlog I'm exploring the Black River Gorges National Park. This is home to the last remaining 2% of natural forrest in Mauritius, so it's a must see when visiting this Indian Ocean Island.
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@moneymule8209 3 жыл бұрын

Just imagine these forests and small river evironments are where the dodos would chill a couple hundred years ago, *living the best life I'd say*

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine! I often think about!

@vikashsookun948 3 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Lucy when I was a teenager I used to do that often on school outings. Thank you for bringing back the memory.👍

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@kerrywhite5058 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucy and family, you are such a natural in front of your camera bringing all of us Mauritius.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoy the videos. Stay safe!

@zainablunat9986 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucy. Keep them coming.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zainab.

@oosmanamod3145 3 жыл бұрын

So peaceful this place 😌 thks for the video Lucy

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it so amazing?! I love spending time here.

@chinwakebhai 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great vid. In my 20 years living there, I only made primary school trips in the 60's. Such access as you have today were non-existent, and the most I ever saw of the BR gorge was from a bus. Kudos to the authorities for having managed the forest and made it accessible while preserving its essence.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay. Thanks for watching! It’s very well maintained and super clean. A really nice place to spend time.

@zagor835 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interesting vlogs. Never had a chance to explore my own backyard

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

The gorges are definitely worth exploring :)

@Chraisai 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lucy, thanks for all your videos so far. They are really helpful! I just sent a mail to you with a few questions. Thank you!

@jeffreyt2509 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lucy I really love your work!! Will definitely be doing that when we arrive. Keep up the great work as always. Maree bon. :)

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Mari top. Merci!

@Ilemaurice687 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rikiarmstrong3493 3 жыл бұрын

Love that area. Great video.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Riki.

@marktakacs1227 2 жыл бұрын

Thank, hogy for the informative video. We've just found that place, right on my 30th birthday, thanks to you. Wish you the very best!

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Great place isn’t it!? I love it!

@VanillaPepperAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

A magical place, we remember jumping from rock to river 💚🍀

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many great walks here. Just very humid at the moment.

@zavidsb500 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you 🙏

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure 😁

@zainablunat9986 3 жыл бұрын

Love Mauritius love nature love the ocean can wait to be back

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zainab!

@drkapilhazarika5920 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so beautifully shot...the drone shots are awesome...keep posting...some day i plan to be in Mauritius... till then will enjoy the beautiful island through your tales...

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dr Kapil. I love flying my drone, but these days, with all of the drone laws, it's getting harder to use! Stay safe during these troubled times. I hope one day you make it to the island.

@mahomodallyreshad7622 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

It really is. I can’t wait to get back there.

@kazi-sabuj--backpacker621 3 жыл бұрын

after long day fill pure natural sound and view,,,, best of luck

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@kazi-sabuj--backpacker621 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix most welcome from Bangladesh

@gilbertgeraud5406 3 жыл бұрын

Hello ! Thank you for the beautiful images of the Black River gorges . What are the other places that somebody who wants to spend 2 weeks in mauritius must visit?

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gilbert. Thanks for watching! I've made many videos on my KZfaq channel all about where to go in Mauritius. You should check them out :)

@gilbertgeraud5406 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix Thanks ! I've discovered a few days ago your videos . I'm going to watch all your videos and i will certainly find what i am looking for.

@BrittaPierre 9 ай бұрын

Hi ! Thanxx for so much information(-: nice Video ! 👍 from us and an ABO ! lovely Greetings from Germany to you and your family (-: Britta&Pierre

@LucyLeheilleix 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for popping by

@BrittaPierre 9 ай бұрын

yes@@LucyLeheilleix

@willtevs 3 жыл бұрын

I find that your videos are getting better and better and I loved the transitions!! Keep it up!!

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will. The transitions are from pixel film studios for fcpx. I think I saw your girlfriend in the gorges the other day :) Let’s catch up soon!?

@chrissyramsden7507 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that Lucy, we were privileged to visit there in Jan 2020, lovely memories 🐸🌿🌱🍃🦜

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so lovely Chrissy. It’s just near where I live. I love it.

@balajia.f7592 3 жыл бұрын

Hello

@oceanlover3427 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Germany 🇩🇪. It’s a great video and the nature in Mauritius is magnificent. I enjoyed to follow you jumping in the water ... hopefully I can make this beautiful trip next time when I’m flying to Mauritius 🇲🇺

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Antje. I hope you’re going to be able to come here very soon. Thanks for watching.

@oceanlover3427 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to ask you something Lucy. Are there many mosquitoes in the national park? Did you or the kids get lots of mosquito bites?

@sorahoshino1511 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of nature ☺️

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sora! The insects are crazy in the Forrest!

@jobsgate9104 3 жыл бұрын

Great Lucy, i use the link to your videos to encourage people to come to Mauritius and everyone like you very beautiful and clear vlog. Keep it up love all your vlogs!

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope my videos can inspire people to come to this island.

@meohash1 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Live in London with my family and was meant to visit last year. Can't believe you haven't covered Gorges. You need to get a 4k camera! Thanks Lucy!

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! How are things over in London at the moment? We’re lucky here as we’re virtually back to normal now. I come to the gorges a lot but have never filmed here. I have no idea why? Perhaps as it’s too hot 😛 I own several 4K cameras but never shoot in 4K as it’s way too memory intensive on my computer. All of the best :)

@blissfulness7718 3 жыл бұрын

I'm inviting you to come to visit Henrietta 🙏😊💯 Good job btw! 💯

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much :)

@dharamappadoo1104 3 жыл бұрын

As always, good job Lucy!!

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Dharam.

@gerardy7500 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place to hike. Thanks for the great video. What happened to your knee? Hope you get better soon.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful place to visit indeed. I injured my knee over a year ago and then had ACL reconstructive surgery. My knee still hurts, so I wear protection when I walk.

@JohnJohn-ci7to 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 😁👍

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks 🙏

@tomjullienne4144 3 жыл бұрын

Miss the gorges so much. One of my favourite places on earth, although I did prefer it before they built the road and parking place. Back then the only way there was mostly on foot with parts you could cycle. Bassin des aigrettes was the place to go, now no more than a pool of water everyone drives past on the way to the parking.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

It must've been even better back in the day when there was no official raod. I was there again today and I could just imagine the dodo walking around.

@morticianforreal 3 жыл бұрын

I like this video so much. They are full of information and love. It was so nice to watch. Take care dear.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much :)

@ravijaysondwarku7588 3 жыл бұрын

Great video..i always take visitors there when ever possible..i really love the sound of the nature and its different in each place..like a melody that make u forget the noise of our everyday life..the nature there its very peacefull .you should really try to go for the hiking from there to Petrin..or Mare Long..or do it in reverse..it will be a nice vlog.. Thank for this wonderfull video..keep it up..

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ravi. I go to the gorges regularly and I’m always in awe of the nature there. It’s just so beautiful. All of the best.

@AG-gp5xu 3 жыл бұрын

Lucy, we love your videos and find them informative and interesting. Wish we could travel there. One thing to comment/improve maybe is the background music. They are usually too loud for your voice so we have to increase volume when you talk and have to constantly lower the volume in between because the back ground music is really loud! Can you please do something about it in your next videos?

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this feedback. On what device are you watching these videos? I ask as you’re the only person who has commented on voice/music mixing issues. I mix everything to -6db. 😀

@iklaas4152 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@inshi6877 3 жыл бұрын

I go there monthly 😅😅🇲🇺

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

I do too, but have never filmed in there.

@balajia.f7592 3 жыл бұрын

Do u live in Mauritius

@user-fn4uu8if9e Жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy, this is a great video! My partner and I will be visiting Mauritius for 2 weeks in September and we want to spend a day at the Black River Gorges National Park. The reviews on Tripadvisor are mostly positive, but there are 2 reviews from different people saying they were robbed by two people with machetes at the entrance/exit! One of the reviews said they were in the park between 1pm and 4pm when they were robbed, so quite a significant part of the day. This is obviously a scare for us, but what are the chances of this happening? We would prefer to visit the park on our own without a group or guide but we are worried about safety. Are there usually lots of people around throughout the day within the park? This would make us feel safer knowing we will see other tourists or locals frequently, as we assume these robberies took place when they were completely alone with nobody else around! Thank you! 🙂

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

Hello! You would be extremely unlucky to become a victim of crime in the gorges. I’ve walked there regularly for 6 years with no problems at all. Early morning it is usually buzzing with people. There are some great hikes with fantastic viewpoints. Have fun 👍🏻

@conniepothas9760 Жыл бұрын

I’m in Mauritius on Thursday and I am trying to find a guide that can walk with me the 7 waterfalls, im 58 female not very fit, and I don’t want a rush a day with lots of sightseeing things. can you help me with a contact please?

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

Contact Brynn: facebook.com/ecoguides/

@theokamara950 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Do we need a guide to visit the park?

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

You can hike there by yourself. There are different hikes from easy to difficult.

@theokamara950 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@moa3008 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to assume that there are no poisonous snakes; and spiders; and ants.

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

The only irritation are the red ants which can bite and cause a bit of an itchy reaction. Apart from that, Mauritius is very safe.

@christinebeautenutrition94 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Lucy Lovely place 🍃🦋💦 Soon for me.....perhaps 2022 - 2023 🙏 Bye bye beautifull family 🤗

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Christine. I hope you get to the island soon. Stay safe :)

@christinebeautenutrition94 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix thank you Lucy 🌸 Have you made the vaccine ?

@mrIsraelemma 3 жыл бұрын

At my age I couldn't swim. 😔 My bad

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

It’s never too late to learn 😆

@akshaythakur8390 Жыл бұрын

Is there any entry fee to pay to enter the park...??

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

It’s totally free 😃

@akshaythakur8390 Жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix oh that's great then...😊 Thank you.

@monsride 3 жыл бұрын

What do you and your husband do for a living?

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

I work in TV and my husband is a banker. Take care. :)

@khushaltoolsee569 3 жыл бұрын

Nice biceps

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha! Thanks 🤪

@sparklybabe2033 4 ай бұрын

Hiii Love this Can I picnic here?

@LucyLeheilleix 4 ай бұрын

Hello. Yes you most certainly can picnic there! Have fun 😀