Rochester Falls
A wide waterfall near Souillac in the south, where water pours over neat square basalt columns in a striking formation.
Rochester Falls lies on the Savanne River about 2 km north of the town of Souillac in southern Mauritius. It drops roughly 10 metres, but its most distinctive feature is the orderly rows of square basalt columns behind the falls, over which the water tumbles in step-like tiers. Local youths sometimes dive from the top of the falls and ask visitors for tips.
Entry is free. It's a few minutes' walk from the car park along a path through sugarcane fields, and the track is rough and muddy after rain. It's usually visited as one stop on a southern loop with Gris Gris Cape and the Souillac coast, by self-drive or hired car. Swimming below is risky, so take care.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime visits recommended)
Nearby sights
- Gris Gris
- La Vanille Nature Park
- Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
- Black River Gorges National Park
- Rhumerie de Chamarel
- Chamarel Waterfall
- Black River Peak
- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth