Black River Safari
Black River
A boat trip into the mangrove wetlands of the Black River, one of Jamaica's longest navigable rivers, for close-up views of American crocodiles and egrets.
The Black River is one of Jamaica's longer rivers, and its lower course flows through the Great Morass, an important wetland. Boat tours depart from the dock in Black River town and travel for about 1 to 1.5 hours into mangrove forests and reed swamps. American crocodiles often bask on the banks, and you may also see egrets, herons, and kingfishers. The boatmen share fascinating crocodile stories. Tickets cost about 25 USD per person. Black River town itself has old buildings from the 19th-century colonial era. It lies about 1.5 hours from Montego Bay and can be combined with YS Falls, Bamboo Avenue, and Floyd's Pelican Bar in one day.
Opening hours
About 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Floyd's Pelican Bar
- Bamboo Avenue
- YS Falls
- Appleton Estate
- Mayfield Falls
- Rocklands Bird Sanctuary
- Good Hope Great House
- Hampden Estate