Chukka Good Hope takes its name from the historic Good Hope Estate, which was once a working village and sugar plantation in Falmouth, Trelawny.
On the estate sits the Great House which was sold to John Tharp in 1767. KareemsQuest.com was told that Good Hope had its own church, a 300-bed hospital, a Free School, sugar factory, and counting house, the remains of which make the property, today, almost the same as it would have been in the 1700’s. Thanks to Chukka Caribbean, Good Hope is the Caribbean’s first nature adventure park with a mind-boggling array of activities, and cultural experiences incorporating adventure and history for a worthy fusion.
What should you try:
Great House Tour
To set the mood for your day, KareemsQuest.com suggests getting started on the Great House tour first, just to casually remind you of what awesome piece of history you will be standing on all day! The knowledgeable tour guides at Chukka will take you back in time, as you roam through the display of some of the fine architecture from back in the day.
Before Tharp’s purchase of the property in 1767, the House was built by Thomas Williams in 1755 for his wife, Elizabeth. She did not enjoy it for long as seven years later she died at 24 years old and was buried beneath the ground floor. Her tiny grave spot (as she was very petite) is still visible inside the House!
River tubing on the Martha Brae
Row, row, row your tubes gently down the Martha Brae! Chukka Good Hope gives new meaning to the ‘lazy river’ experience. That’s because you are actually on a river (a very famous one) and tubing lazily at a relaxed pace in a centipede formation led by a tour guide. If you’re lucky to get ‘Coolie’ as your guide, be prepared to erupt in laughter at some of his jokes and riddles (sidenote: KareemsQuest.com crew is still in stitches!).
Zipline Canopy
Make like Tarzan (or Jane) through the jungle on Good Hope’s zipline canopy and experience the Estate from an aerial view. Over you go while the Martha Brae below gallops on and the river tubers cheer you on for a friendly and fabulous experience.
Waterfall fun
To make your day sparkle just a ‘tups’ more, as Good Hope also boasts a Jungle Adventure Fall with three pools, a cascading waterfall, river walk, and 300 feet water slide. KareemsQuest.com invites you to challenge yourself to climb to the very top for the perfect #SelfieMoment!
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Must-try activity:
It’s a tough decision but KareemsQuest.com recommends the jungle adventure fall as the one activity you can’t leave without trying. Apart from the postcard-worthy look and feel of the area, a waterslide and cascading waterfall emptying into three pools sounds just perfect after a long day of thrilling adventures.
What to pack:
For the muddiness of the ATV’s and Dune Buggy rides you’d definitely want to pack a change of clothes. Pack a swimsuit, also, for the waterfall and pool area and sunscreen for protection.
In one location, there’s zip-lining, river-tubing, historic tours, ATV’s, waterfall fun and so much more – truly, an adventure for any traveller.
What is it similar to: Yaaman Adventure Park and Jamwest Adventure Park.
How long does it take to get to Chukka Good Hope, from these central points:
Kingston (Norman Manley Airport) : 3 hrs 3 mins.
Montego Bay (Sangsters Int. Airport) : 51 mins.
Ocho Rios: 1 hr 30 mins.
Savanna-la-Mar: 2 hrs 15 mins.
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What is the weather like in Jamaica
The climate in Jamaica is very warm, with an annual average of 32 degrees/ 89.6°F. It is usually warm to hot all year round.
What is the time zone in Jamaica
Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5)
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