{"gallery":"","desc":"<h3>Black<span> River Gorges<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A National Park of 6,574 hectares, open access for hiking purposes only. A really complete excursion venue as it offers several tracks, from easy to hard, starting in the relatively dry plains of Black River, up to the most humid region of the \"Macchabe Forest,\" at an altitude of 600 metres.<\/p>\n<p>The vegetation is very rich and varied, counting several species of endemic plants. Monkeys and birds can be observed during the hikes, including the rare \"Crescerelle\" and \"Grosse Cateau Verte,\" the \"Pigeon des Mares\" as well as some \"Paille en Queue.\" Along the track, a refreshing stream adds to the feeling of peace and tranquillity with a pure and clear water to bathe in.<br \/><br \/>This easiest trail proposed is adapted to the casual to average trekkers as well as for the pure nature lovers and bird-watchers. <br \/><br \/><strong>Region:<\/strong> West<br \/><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Half day<br \/><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br \/><strong>Minimum age requirement: <\/strong>10 yrs <br \/><a title=\"Black River Gorges\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bookmauritius.com\/placemarks\/Black_River_Gorges.kmz\"><br \/><\/a><\/p>"}