Dominica walking routes

There is one thing that really stands out about Dominica’s walking trails: they have a great focus on local people. The Waitukubuli Trail was created by a small group of local people who decided to map the informal back trails around the country that had linked one community with another for generations. And so that is what you find along the way. Small communities, such as the indigenous Kalinago people on the east coast. Or the small mountain communities in and around the volcanic Morne Trois Pitons National Park. Or the remote coastal communities right on the northern tip around Capuchin. And with so many expert walking guides on the island, you won’t be short of a story or two, because this is a country that likes to walk and talk.

Michael Eugene from our supplier Jungle Trekking Adventures and Safaris shares his Dominica walking holidays travel advice: “Where possible, use the services of a guide – they add to the level of enjoyment and share interesting local stories. We are very friendly in Dominica and are eager to share in a conversation.”

“After Tropical Storm Erica hiking activity is still quite brisk on the Trail, however the segments that run along the steep reaches have been affected, and steps and accesses into and out of rivers have gotten eroded and washed away in parts – these add to the adventure and degree of difficulty!”

Jem Winston from our supplier 3 Rivers & Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge: “Please don’t then arrive and expect everything to be as at home. It is not. Your favourite brand may not be available, you may get a power cut for a few hours, perish the thought, but internet might go off for an hour or two! Don’t get frustrated. Take the time to enjoy the full beauty of Dominica, and don’t stress out everyone around you on something that just needs a little patience.”