Indian River & Cabrits National Park
The Indian River and Cabrits National Park Tour attempts to
encapsulate under one umbrella
Village life, history, wildlife, and local cuisine.
The route is along the island’s west coast, passing through
several coastal villages on the way to Portsmouth in the north of
Dominica to visit the Cabrits National Park.
encapsulate under one umbrella
Village life, history, wildlife, and local cuisine.
The route is along the island’s west coast, passing through
several coastal villages on the way to Portsmouth in the north of
Dominica to visit the Cabrits National Park.
The Cabrits National Park is an eighteenth century garrison
built to protect the island from enemy invasion and attacks.
Both the British and the French during their various stages of
occupation made their contributions to the development and
enhancement of this garrison.
built to protect the island from enemy invasion and attacks.
Both the British and the French during their various stages of
occupation made their contributions to the development and
enhancement of this garrison.
Located on a headland between Douglas Bay to the north
and Prince Rupert Bay to the south, The Cabrits Garrison
stood watch over these bays, until it was abandoned as a
military fort in the 1850s.
The forest took over and this great garrison succumbed to
the ravages of the years.
Partial restorations began in the 1980s and The Cabrits
became a national park.
Recent restorations under the supervision of local historian
Dr. Lennox Honychurch, has given a new look to the
Cabrits National park.
Several new trails have also been opened for more
exploration of the park.
After the Cabrits we proceed to the Indian River
The Indian River which flows into Prince Rupert’s Bay is the
widest river on the island.
We take a guided row boat trip up Indian River which is so
called because before the coming of European Colonizers
to Dominica, the Carib Indian people lived along the banks
of this river and used it as an access route to the Caribbean
Sea.
and Prince Rupert Bay to the south, The Cabrits Garrison
stood watch over these bays, until it was abandoned as a
military fort in the 1850s.
The forest took over and this great garrison succumbed to
the ravages of the years.
Partial restorations began in the 1980s and The Cabrits
became a national park.
Recent restorations under the supervision of local historian
Dr. Lennox Honychurch, has given a new look to the
Cabrits National park.
Several new trails have also been opened for more
exploration of the park.
After the Cabrits we proceed to the Indian River
The Indian River which flows into Prince Rupert’s Bay is the
widest river on the island.
We take a guided row boat trip up Indian River which is so
called because before the coming of European Colonizers
to Dominica, the Carib Indian people lived along the banks
of this river and used it as an access route to the Caribbean
Sea.
This is a very tranquil and relaxing trip as the row slowly
glides up the river.
Your river guide will talk about the river, the intricately
buttressed Mang trees which dominate the river banks,
and the birds which you will hear calling.
You may see an iguana scampering up or down a tree,
sometimes even an endangered parrot may be seen flying
overhead.
You will have the option of sitting by the river bank and
enjoy a local lunch (highly recommended)
After the Indian River return to base
Time 4-5 hours
glides up the river.
Your river guide will talk about the river, the intricately
buttressed Mang trees which dominate the river banks,
and the birds which you will hear calling.
You may see an iguana scampering up or down a tree,
sometimes even an endangered parrot may be seen flying
overhead.
You will have the option of sitting by the river bank and
enjoy a local lunch (highly recommended)
After the Indian River return to base
Time 4-5 hours
