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Black River is Jamaica’s longest navigable river and is the largest freshwater wetland ecosystem in Jamaica. it is surrounded by lush mangroves and vibrant plant life along the banks of the river and floating on the river. The river’s gentle currents and dappled shadows create a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Explore the Black River Safari on thrilling yet tranquil 1-hour boat trip and immerse yourself into the diversity of the marine life and the ecological significance of the river.
Visitors will learn about river’s wildlife and the wetlands, encounter with some of the over 100 species of Birds, indigenous Flora and Fauna along the riverbanks and floating in the river, mangroves, fishes and other animals. Meet and learn about the friendly crocodiles up-close as the captain call them by their names and they swim up to the boat. He will pet them and feed them while you take pictures or videos.
Explore “lovers’ lane” and enjoy the peace and tranquility it offers as the captain turn off the engine and the boat slowly drift into this lane shaded by the mangroves on both sides, forming an arch over the river. The sweet sounds of different birds chippering are all you will hear as the gentle river breeze blows through the mangroves which keeps the area cool. Your tour fomes to an end at the nursery where you will get to see and hold the baby crocs.
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Your driver will be at your hotel approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. It is best to stand in the hotel lobby or on the outside of the lobby by the door. The driver/guide will have your relevant information.
Black River Safari. A 40- minutes driver from Appleton to Black River to see the friendly crocodiles is next. Arriving at St. Elizabeth Safari, you will be checked in and directed to the dock where the boat captain/guide will assist you onto his boat for your 1-hour guided tour of the Black River Safari, to see the largest freshwater wetland ecosystem in Jamaica. Your captain will tell you the history of the river role in shaping the town of Black River in earlier times. You will see some of the more than 100 species of wildlife to include birds, mangroves, and lots of flora and fauna.
The guide will call the crocodiles as he reaches their domain and call them up to the boat. He will pet the and feed them while you take pictures and videos and touch them if you so desire. Your tour ends in the crocodile nursery, after the boat trip.
Tour time 1-hour. Entrance Included.
We will pick you up at your hotel in Montego Bay at your scheduled pickup time.
We arrive at Border Jerk for a 10-15-minute rest stop.
We depart rest stop at Border Jerk
We arrive at St. Elizabeth Safari in Black River for your tour.
We depart Black River for Montego Bay.
Arrive at Montego Bay hotel. If you had fun, please write us a review by clicking the review button at the bottom of the tour page. It was great having you on our tour. Thank you for choosing VIP Tours Jamaica. See you soon!
