Open Air Nature Safari

Open Air Nature Safari
Price: $54.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Active, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 5 minute walk from the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Sodas, Water
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, casual clothing over a swimsuit. Comfortable walking shoes/water shoes are also suggested. We also suggest a change of clothes, beach towel, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Restrictions Guests should have good mobility as you must be able to climb in and out of the open air bus. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Travel where Bonaire's visitors rarely see to explore the biodiversity of a protected wetland and take a swim or soak up the sun on the sandy beaches of Lac Cai Beach on this epic guided excursion in Bonaire. Your tour comes with a friendly safari guide who will share interesting facts about Bonaire National Park's biodiversity and show you the protected bird sanctuary's resident native wildlife, including donkeys, brown pelicans, and pink flamingos. You'll get to enjoy a scenic drive through the Lac Bay mangrove forest and take in the breathtaking scenery of this RAMSAR site via an open-air vehicle equipped with a PA system so you can hear your safari guide easily and a sunroof for panoramic views. You'll also get to relax on the secluded Lac Cai Beach, making this tour ideal for outdoor enthusiasts!

Begin your safari adventure by joining your expert safari guide and hopping in an open-air vehicle to explore the mystic mangrove forest of Lac Bay. As part of the Bonaire National Marine Park, Lac Bay's mangrove forest plays an important role as a home to a variety of native wildlife that makes nurseries and nesting areas for their young among its seagrasses, such as coral fish, Queen conch shells, baby rays, seahorses, lobsters, and native birds. This 2.5-mile long protected wetland is also a RAMSAR site, a location recognized around the world as a wetland environment that supports a variety of wildlife and plants that is also vital to maintaining a geographical region's biological diversity. While exploring this biologically diverse mangrove forest, your safari guide will share interesting facts about the area including how the seagrass doubles as a filter for the waters of Lac Bay. Your guide will also show you the native wildlife that calls the protected bird sanctuary in Bonaire's National Park home, including pink flamingos, goats, brown pelicans, and donkeys.

Continue this epic excursion and head to the golden sands of Lac Cai Beach for a secluded swim in its pristine, calm waters. This small beach area is a local favorite thanks to its quieter atmosphere and is the perfect spot to relax away from the crowds as you stroll along its gorgeous coastline and capture panoramic views of Lac Bay. Take some time to soak up the sun on its golden sands before heading back to your port for the perfect end to your safari excursion.

Looking to explore a rare biodiverse environment with the option to escape the crowds and relax on a secluded beach? Then, you won't want to let this tour pass you by. Reserve your seat on this safari and beach excursion today, and get ready to enjoy Bonaire's beautiful landscapes!