National parks · 3 parks
National Parks in Mauritius
Mauritius has 3 national parks covering about 71 km² in total. The largest is Black River Gorges National Park (66 km²); the oldest, Black River Gorges National Park, dates from 1994.
Black River Gorges National Park66 km² · since 1994
Bras d'Eau National Park5.0 km² · since 2011
Islets National Parksince 2011
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National parks in Mauritius at a glance
Mauritius has 3 national parks covering about 71 km² — roughly 3.5% of the country's 2,040 km². The 2 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Black River Gorges National Park — 66 km², since 1994
- Bras d'Eau National Park — 5.0 km², since 2011
Oldest national parks
- Black River Gorges National Park — established 1994
- Bras d'Eau National Park — established 2011
- Islets National Park — established 2011
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Mauritius?
Mauritius has 3 national parks covering about 71 km² in total. The largest is Black River Gorges National Park (66 km²); the oldest, Black River Gorges National Park, dates from 1994.
How much of Mauritius is national park?
About 3.5% of the country — 71 km² of national parks out of 2,040 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Mauritius?
Black River Gorges National Park, established in 1994, followed by Bras d'Eau National Park (2011) and Islets National Park (2011).