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 Martha Brae - TestimonialsMartha Brae River: "No problem" - Make sure to give this a try - it's such a superb and relaxing way to spend a morning. Don't forget to stop at one of the many small vendors selling beer and rum along the way! Well worth it! --- United Kingdom
Martha Brae River: "Martha Brae raft trip" - Rafting on the Martha Brae was a great way to unwind and enjoy a little nature. Our guide told us that they make their own bamboo rafts & they have to construct a new one about every 6 months. Your raft guide will be happy to point out the different types of wildlife and vegetation, while explaining it's uses along the way. The strangest thing we saw was a bunch of buzzards sitting in a tree. I had to take a picture. It's an interesting ride & worth time. ---Sacramento, CA
Martha Brae River: "Up in the mountains" - Bamboo rafting down the Martha Brae is absolutely fabulous!!! It is one of the most relaxing things to do in Jamaica. I recommend this to anyone who is going to Jamaica for the first time. Find a great cab driver (I suggest a man by the name of Archie) and head off into the mountains for a day of calm, exotic beauty. If you get the right tour guide, you will learn fun facts about Jamaica and its plants, fruits, wildlife and maybe even pick up some fresh coconut. (Yum) I definitely recommend this for those crazy love birds!! ---Unknown
Martha Brae River: "Pleasant & Peaceful" - We went rafting on the Martha Brae whilst on holiday 4-11 November 2003. We did this as part of a full day tour that included a very early morning pick-up, breakfast out (very nice), rafting then the falls and lunch out in a lovely restaurant in Ocho Rios and as a whole day out it was wonderful, really good value for money. The rafting itself is very peaceful and we purchased a nice photograph. The guides who are rafting are not paid much money and supplement their income by carving pots etc so if you can please purchase one or two, it will help them so much. If I went back to Jamaica again I would not probably make a point of going rafting on the Martha Brae again however if it was part of another trip then I probably would. As a whole days excursion it was fantastic if not a little tiring by the time we arrived back in Negril! ---samgidley@hotmail.com, Salford, Manchester, England
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The Black River Safari tour starts by taking visitors up the Salt Spring, one of three tributaries that form the black river as well as one of Jamaica's most important waterways for transporting rum and sugar cane at one time. The waters you will see along your tour are filled with bull rush, giant fern, just one of 600 species found on the island of Jamaica and pancake lilies. Theses brackish water also allow for the growth of a mangrove forest having the roots of these forest trees cascade from high branches that reach down into the waters. ..................................................................................................................
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But the biggest attraction on the Black River are the crocodiles that can live as long as 100 years. Because of this some have become known by local residents, such as Lester, a 15 foot long crocodile often seen nightly as he heads out to sea.
The forest environment being rich in plant, animal and bird life while the waters are home to snook and tarpon, reaching as large as 200 pounds provide the spear fishermen using a snorkel, mask and spear gun at the base of the mangrove roots swim in the dark river to bring in the day's catch.
