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CARIB
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"Mabrika, Mabrika"… in our native language we the indigenous people welcome all of you visitors to the one and only Carib Reservation in Dominica and the wider Caribbean. In the heart of the Reservation lies the most fascinating guesthouse, The Carib (Kallinago) Territory Guesthouse.
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We
came to the Carib reserve in December 1999...We ate the most amazing
meal we have ever had..the crayfish was extraordinary..the chicken
was good..but we licked our fingers at the crayfish and am ashamed
to say we licked the plate too...but that is a credit Bernadette |
After
spending time on several other parts of the island, I finished my
trip to Dominica at the Carib Territory Guest House run by Mr. Williams
and his charming and hospitable wife. What a pleasant way to end
my trip. Each day was spent learning about the scenic, surrounding
area and culture so important to Dominican history. Mr. William's
knowledge of the locale and his experiences he shared with me gave
a perspective I would not have learned elsewhere. Returning to the
Guest House at the end of each day was both relaxfing and welcoming
due to the friendly service and great meals served up by the Williams.
A must stay if you wish to absorb the different cultures and landscapes
of this great island - experience the culture of the Caribs firsthand
at the Carib Territory Guest House.
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| We are located on the East Central Coastline of the island of Waitikubuli
(Carib name for Dominica), just a 15 minutes drive from the Melville
Hall Airport, and a 1-hour drive from the capital Roseau, and the Canefield
Airport. Because of our strategic location we are well placed to access areas such as the Central Forest Reserve, the Northern Forest reserve, the three National Parks and the many beautiful hide away coves along the shores of the north-eastern coastline. |
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The Trois Pitons National Park - a World Heritage site and home of the popular Emerald Pool.
Morne Diablotin and the Syndicate Nature Trail- home of the two species of Amazon parrots, that of the Amazona imperialis and the Amazona Arausica found only on this island.
The Cabrits National Park features the historical struggles between the French and the English in their bid for possession of this country with ruins of old war forts, canons and canon balls. There many species of wild life that are commonly seen, such as the boa constrictors, ground lizards, tree lizards, several species of birds and crabs, whilst at the same time, one can have fun swimming and snorkelling in its marine environment enjoying the many beautiful corals.
The fine beaches of the northern coastline are all within easy reach; they are located at Hampstead, Calibishie, Hodges, Woodfordhill, Portsmouth and Pointe Ronde and Pagua Bay.
At the Carib (Kallinago) Territory one will experience a mixture of cultures. English, French, African and Carib (Kallinago) that is expressed in the food, language, dance, music and dress. Handicraft weaving and canoe building are among the most common signs of Carib culture and tradition.
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We offer Kallinago and Creole Cuisine prepared from fresh, organically grown vegetables that are grown from our own garden. Freshwater crayfish when in season, lobster and locally caught fish are also commonly used in our menu. During your relaxing time, a home-made rum punch or freshly squeezed fruit juice serves as a good company on your ocean view balcony. |
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We have a reputation for the best, well-trained TOUR Guides on the island. Whilst tours of the territory will lead you to 1) The Horse Back Ridge, one of the island's most panoramic scenery where one can see the general development of the Carib Territory, both in housing and Agriculture, beautiful view points of the Concorde Valley, our French neighbours of Guadeloupe, Martinique and Marie Gallante lying out in the Atlantic, the chain of mountains stretched out in the centre of the island from Diablotin to Trois Piton, and more. 2) The Crayfish River Waterfall ('Isulukati Waterfall'): located in the mouth of the river, falling into a natural swimming pool called “Basin Bleau” and then spouting out into the sea. The Kallinago Indian Village is also located on the same area; it consist of several traditional structures covered with thatch roofs, whilst there one can view the breakers of the Atlantic, see schools of fishes such as jacks and sprats and the big fishes feeding through them, a hike through the seaside forest or maybe just taking a fresh water massage under the falls, or you just may try to catch a crayfish will all add to the fun. 3) The Legendary L' Escalier Tete Chien: beautiful scenery and sacred worship grounds of Ancient Kallinago. The spectacle is that of a Natural Staircase coming from the ocean into the land some 200 yards long, presumed to be built by some monstrous snake, according to the Carib legend. The story goes on as will be explained by your guide. 4) The Salybia Village with rich cultural and historical interests happens to be the main administrative area within the territory, where the church, a school, Health Centre, Police Station, Post Office, Cemetery are all located. Salybia is the sight of the 1930 Carib War. Salybia Bay is used by the natives for dugout canoes to go out at sea. Salybia is also the sight of a German burial ground. German warriors found dead on the shores of the Carib Territory after the Second World War were buried there. The first church that was built in the Carib Territory was built in Salybia and today our church has some beautiful and artistic paintings among which is one that shows Christopher Columbus' fleet on the Atlantic whilst passing through on his second voyage in 1493. The altar is made in the shape of a traditional canoe. 5) For the mountain lovers, the Carib Territory hike starts at the upper Concorde through the Charles Warner area, through the Bois Diable and D'jerick area and up to the Horseback Ridge. This is a five hour hike where one can see the virgin Rain Forest and the chance to see some of the wildlife the forest is famous for, such as the agouti, maybe a boa constrictor, an opossum, several species of birds, land crabs and more. One can also take a refreshing dip in a cool mountain stream. River bathe.
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The Carib Territory Guest House is your one-stop vacation destination; we plan and arrange your tours with you. We are able to go all over the island. We arrange transportation in taxi, tours and buses, or rentals. We can arrange your dive trips. We can take you to snorkel or to hike, to river bathe or to the beach, to bird watch or just go sight seeing, we know the spots we can take you there.
Our motto is:
No one knows this island better than a Carib
and we live up to the expectations of that motto.
About Dominica.
Dominica has an area of roughly 300 sq. miles, it is 29 miles long by 16 miles wide at the longest and largest distance; it has a chain of mountains running through the centre of the island the tallest elevation raises to a height of 4747ft. hence the cause for our narrow and winding roads. The population is just over 70, 000 people, it has an agricultural based economy, the current crops are bananas, plantains, coconuts, citrus fruits, cocoa and coffee, passion fruits, root vegetables such as yams, dasheen and tannias among others; tourism now plays a very important role on the countries economy, especially now that bananas are slowing down.
To fully explore this gorgeous nature isle, with our Central Forest Reserve, our Northern Forest Reserve, three National Parks and numerous hide away coves, 365 rivers, several waterfalls, some with hot mineral springs coming from the volcanic vents, an abundance of floral and fauna, one will require an average 10 – 14 days to do so.
