Mauritius · Savanne District
Rochester Falls
Rochester Falls is a waterfall situated in the Savanne district of Mauritius. Highly popular for its rectangular flank rocks, the fall is one of the most popular tourist attractions and the widest waterfall in Mauritius.
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Rochester Falls drops 10 metres (33 ft) on the Savanne River. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Souillac VCA, Mauritius. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Rochester Falls is the second-tallest of the 2 we cover in Mauritius. As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Rochester Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Souillac VCA are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Summer rains from December to March; peak flow lands in February to April, and late dry season (September to November) can be very low.
Getting there
- Base town Souillac VCA, Mauritius
- Country Mauritius
- Region Savanne District, East Africa, Africa
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Rochester Falls
Mauritius
Height10 mWidth—
Most similar
Bassin Bleu
Haiti
Height10 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall and of similar height
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 98× taller than Rochester Falls. Victoria Falls is 11× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Rochester Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
-20.50262, 57.51695
Quick answers
Where is Rochester Falls?
Rochester Falls is in Mauritius (Savanne District). The nearest base is Souillac VCA, Mauritius. Its coordinates are -20.5026, 57.5170.
How tall is Rochester Falls?
Rochester Falls drops 10 metres (33 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Savanne River.
When is the best time to visit Rochester Falls?
Peak flow is February to May. Summer rains from December to March; peak flow lands in February to April, and late dry season (September to November) can be very low.
What can you do at Rochester Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Rochester Falls?
The usual base is Souillac VCA, Mauritius. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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