Great Morass
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Views / Viewpoint,
Nature & Wildlife,
Walking/Hiking,
River,
Town / City
The Great Morass is a large nature reserve (16 km/10 mi long, 3 km/1.8 mi wide) that runs parallel to Long Bay and Bloody Bay. It lies on the coastal flood plain of the Black River and attracts many rare and endangered water birds.
A visit to Royal Palm Reserve is the best way to get a sense of this beautiful but marshy area. A series of wooden boardwalks takes you on a 1.5 km (1 mi) loop through several distinct forest types where you can expect to see a great variety of flora, birds and butterflies.
A lookout tower on the route has great views across the mangrove swamps and the vastness of the Great Morass.
Latest Reviews
Review by Auril M, May 2013
Doing what: Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Rum Estate Tour from Negril
Outstanding! The guide was friendly and informative, and the bus was on time. We had a great time!
Review by Roxanne A, April 2013
Doing what: Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Rum Estate Tour from Negril
I would highly recommend this tour. Black River Safari and YS Falls were very scenic. The Appleton Rum Estate was very informative and the rum was great. We had an excellent driver. It was a day well-spent.
Review by Yaneli S, March 2013
Doing what: Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Rum Estate Tour from Negril
Outstanding tour and guide!! Had a great time!
You can learn more about the Great Morass's unique flora and fauna at the visitor center which is open daily (9am to 5pm). Refreshments can also be purchased at the Reserve's bar and restaurant.
To get to Royal Palm Reserve by car, head southeast towards Sheffield from the city center.
