Grenada with its lush mountains, it's beautiful beaches and the crystal clear waters, offers a wide variety of tours and sightseeing. Sailing in the Grenadines or Whale & Dolphin Watching, Deep Sea Fishing, Kayaking, Jeep Adventure Tours, Hiking in the Rain Forest, guided Island Tours and trips around the Island, or to the Neighbour Islands......

Wildlife Parks

The most popular area in Grenada, for hiking and trekking, is in the rain forest around the Grand Etang Lake, in the central part of the island. This is only a small snapshot of what the island is like in general, as there are several waterfalls, hot springs and plantations where they meander through the hills. Needless to say, the views are exceptional. Grand Etang, however, is a crater lake surrounded by a lush tropical forest and is part of the nature reserve. A series of trails has been marked, and hiking them is well worth the effort. The scenery is breathtaking, with the chance to see a fascinating cross-section of the flora and fauna which make up this rain forest. The trails meander around the area's stunning waterfalls as well as the alluring waters of Grand Etang Lake. Hikes at Grand Etang range from an easy 15 minute walk, to 6 hour long excursions.

The 450-acre Levera National Park holds an unbeaten reputation as Grenada's most scenic and spectacular coastal area. Its picture-perfect beach is quite popular on weekends, and its lagoon is one of the most important wildlife habitats on the island. Consisting of an extensive mangrove swamp, the lagoon is a haven for an abundance of bird species, including many Herons, black-necked Stilts, Common Snipes, and other waterfowl. Levera's marine areas are equally esteemed, with outstanding coral reefs and sea grass beds that shelter lobsters and other marine inhabitants. The beaches are also a hatchery for Sea Turtles, which are protected during their laying season, from May to September. Among the pleasant walks at Levera, is a trail that circles the lagoon.

This shallow Crater Lake, like Grand Etang, is host to a wide variety of wildlife. The lake's perimeter trail, a beautiful walk in itself, is another of Grenada's excellent attractions for bird watchers. Among the species frequently sighted are the Snail Kite, the Fulvous Whistling Duck, large-billed Seed Finch, Gray Kingbird, and Limpkin.

This quiet mangrove estuary along the south-western coast is one of the best bird-watching locales on Grenada. In addition to the estuary, La Sagesse includes three fine beaches edged with palm trees, a very good coral reef for snorkeling, a pristine example of dry thorn scrub and cactus woodland, and a salt pond. Of course, a good salt pond is the avian equivalent to a stunning beach, and this is one very inviting salt pond. The pond attracts an abundance of different species, including the Brown Crested Flycatcher, Caribbean Coot, Green Backed Heron, Little Blue Heron, and the Northern Jacuna. La Sagesse also includes a small guesthouse, several new Cabanas and a completely renovated restaurant on the beach, which is known for its very tasty lunch fare.

Belmont Estate offers visitors an exceptional experience and insight into the proper taste of Grenada , its history, culture, flavours and traditions. The Belmont Estate is situated on the boarders of St Patrick and St Andrew and has been in operation since the 1600's. The Estate mainly produced cotton, coffee, sugar cane and then banana, cocoa and nutmeg. As one of the largest cocoa producers and buying agent on the island, Belmont provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the fascinating story of cocoa, from the field to the fermentary, learning about the earliest and most primitive methods of processing. Belmont has received organic certification and currently has a joint venture with the Grenada Chocolate Company in the nearby village of Hermitage , to produce organic dark chocolate. Guests can now visit the newly opened museum displaying artefacts dating from Carib and Arawak times through to slavery and the plantation era. Visitors are free to roam the gardens, set in the ruins of an 18 th century Sugar Mill, an old cemetery that dates back to 1780, fields of cocoa and nutmegs, fruit orchards as well as visit the many animals that are estate “residents”. Belmont also offers a buffet style restaurant and a small café plus gift shop and craft market.
Please visit their website for further details www.belmontestate.net
Or, call them on 442 9524.

Waterfalls

There are several to choose from, and all are access able if you are willing to take a short stroll to where they are located. Depending upon your fitness level, you can choose between a gentle stroll through a well tended garden to get to Annadale falls, if you are feeling very energetic, a 20 minute hike through the rain forest to get to the seven sisters. On some of the trails to the waterfalls, we recommend that you take a hiking guide. The reason that we recommend this, is because, depending upon which falls is your final destination, some of the trails are not properly marked and a short stroll through the rain forest can easily turn into a long hike. Guides can be hired at the Grand Etang forest reserve, and most tour companies offer guided trips to all of the waterfalls.

This is the easiest waterfall to get to, with a well tended path which is lined with local fruit trees and flowering plants. It is also one of the smaller of all the waterfalls, and is a favourite stop off point of interest for bus tours.

If you like to hike, then this is a treat. The Concord waterfalls is not one, but three waterfalls. It is situated on the edge of the forest reserve on the western side of the island, and therefore the water is crystal clear and ice cold. Of the three waterfalls in this area, the first one is the most readily access able, with a paved road leading almost directly up to it. There is nothing like a taking a bracing dip in a cool mountain stream, so we do suggest that you walk with the necessary clothing. The second of the three falls is bigger and taller, and is reached only after a 45 minute hike. The trail goes through a nutmeg plantation and is readily marked, so a guide is not absolutely necessary. However, if you would like a guided tour with someone who can show you the different types of cultivated plants and their uses, then a guide is a must. The third falls is a little off the beaten track, but the trail is easily recognisable. If you are planning on visiting all three of the falls, then we suggest that you plan on spending a morning and pack a light lunch and some refreshments.

Situated two miles south of Grenville, it is our largest and highest waterfall. It can be reached quite easily, with a gentle 30 minute hike through a private plantation, where some of the local spices and fruits are grown. It is difficult to get lost, as the sound of the falls will lead you directly there.

If you are a hiking enthusiast, and are considering a hike through the rain forest, then you should make the Seven Sisters Falls one of your destinations. This is not a very difficult hike, and it will take you through a private plantation where you will get the chance to see cocoa, nutmeg and banana trees and how they are grown. The hike to the falls only takes about 45 minutes, and you will pass through part of the rain forest to get there. If it has rained recently, the trail can get a little muddy, so it is advisable to wear something you are not particularly fond of. Of course, when the trail is muddy, it is also a lot more fun. Don't worry though, because when you finally get to the falls, you will be able to wash some of the trail off of your shoes. Once there, you can swim or relax by the water. The pools at the foot of the falls are quite big, and the swimming is very refreshing as the water is cool. Of course, don't forget the hike back to civilization.