Moris

🌿 Nature & viewpoints · Central plateau

Trou Kanaka crater

A perfectly round, forested volcanic crater near Grand Bassin, less known and wilder than Trou aux Cerfs.

🚗 From the villa55 min · 33.7 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed45 min – 1.5 hnot counting the drive
🕓 Best time of day☀️ Morning
💰 PriceFree

Trou Kanaka is one of the best-preserved volcanic craters of the island, a green bowl hidden in the plateau forest near Grand Bassin. A short path leads to the rim.

  • Wild volcanic crater

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

🚗 By car: 55 min (33.7 km) off-peak. Roadside near the path. Directions in Google Maps ↗

  • 🚕 Taxi from the villa: about Rs 1,350–1,800 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).

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