Bamboo Rafting On Martha Brae River

OVERVIEW

Enjoy Jamaica’s natural beauty while rafting down one of the most picturesque sections of the meandering Martha Brae River. On the way to the launch site, you will see the historical Falmouth Courthouse and St. Peter’s Anglican Church, both fine examples of Georgian-style architecture. During a brief stop in the village of Martha Brae, you will meander through a garden of medicinal herbs as a prelude to gliding down the river, time permitting. Once you board the two-person bamboo raft, you won’t have to do a thing but sit back and relax as the guide will pole the raft. The river winds through dense jungle and groves of bamboo, and the setting couldn’t be more tranquil. Along the way, the guide will point out indigenous flora such as the revered ackee tree, whose fruit is a key ingredient in Jamaica’s national dish: ackee and saltfish. You might also hear the legend of the Taino Indian witch Martha Brae.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Relax on a bamboo raft as your guide poles it down the serene Martha Brae River.
• Admire the jungle scenery while the guide describes the most noteworthy flora.
• See some of the beautifully preserved Georgian-style architecture in Falmouth.
• Stroll through an herb garden full of medicinal plants in Martha Brae village.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.