Reviews & Comments

Helen S. (Tripadvisor)

First Tripadvisor Review! August 2024. Thank you, Helen!

We are climbing up in the standings since this review - so exciting :-)
We're currently #10 on the Tripadvisor list of things of THE 10 BEST Negril Nature & Wildlife Tours - many many thanks!
We'd love to hear from more of our visitors - if you've been to the farm and haven't yet left us a review, why not give Tripadvisor or Google a spin!

Thank you to all of our past -and future- visitors!

Jas M (USA)

Thank you Jas for leaving such a wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed the lobster & Mark's art :-) Welcome back anytime! One Love

Kelly (USA)

5-star review of Jamaican Roots Tropical Farm posted on Google

So happy everyone is enjoyed the food so much!! It gives us ideas.... :-) thanks again Kelly and welcome again!

Gaia P. (USA)

review titled 'don't miss Jamaican Roots farm in Negril' posted on Viator

Posted on Viator on March 10th 2024.

Thank you so much Gaia! and welcome back again! One love 🇯🇲

Lindsay (USA)

5-star review of Jamaican Roots Tropical Farm

Wow, Lindsay, thank you for the kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed this little paradiase. Welcome back anytime!

Mark A. (UK)

Great experience Viator review: Jamaican Roots Tropical Farm Tour - Explore & Chill (2 hr) Amazing experience. Mark is a great person with an amazing story. He was really welcoming, informative and a top level host. Highly recommend and we’ll be back! We did the dinner too and it was worth the extra money, best jerk chicken we’ve had on the trip by far, we left so full.

Posted on Viator December 2023

Mark & his wife loved the tour! Or perhaps they loved the jerk chicken more..... ;-) Thank you for the review, Mark, and welcome back again! ONE LOVE

two visitors following a Jamaican farmer in the farm

Rhonda (USA)

5-star review Like Visiting your Favorite Cousin Viator review: Jamaican Roots Tropical Farm Tour - Explore & Chill (2 hr) It was very relaxing here, a nice break from the resorts. I stayed for dinner, and everything Mark made was delicious.

Posted on Viator December 2023

Thank you Rhonda! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on the farm & tried the grilled lobster & fish! Welcome back anytime fam :-)

Julie & Jonas (Norway)

5-star review stating 'My boyfriend and I had a great experience at the farm. We got to taste fresh fruit and guava juice, and to learn about the different plants on the site. Mark also made us fried plantain which was lovely. Mark and Joanna are very nice and welcoming people. It’s also nice to talk to them if you want to know more about the local culture'

Posted on Google Maps July 2023

Thank you to Julie & Jonas for finding us before we even had signs up - talk about adventurous! We loved showing you around & happy you got to meet the new kitty Mango. Welcome back anytime!

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teen eating chips in a hammock overlooking a tropical farm

Please leave us a comment about your time on the farm! We can hardly wait to welcome you back... in the meantime, tell everyone about it :-)

Helen S. - Part 1

This tour is so unique, special and relaxing.

If you want to understand some of the history, uses and properties of the fauna and flora of Jamaica then Mark's Jamaican Roots Tropical Tour is the best.

This is a slow paced tour where you'll get to taste and drink top quality organic fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables and see how they grow in the most tranquil setting. In addition to the tour, there's an optional extra to have Mark cook you a meal. This is worth it and highly recommended. He's an amazing chef and his seasoning is perfect. Indeed, he's such a great host he will also pick you up and drop you off if you stay in Negril.

Throughout the day you can wander about or sit and relax and let the animals, insects and lizards entertain

Helen S

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You will walk away questioning many things about how we cultivate food, how much of Jamaica's fauna and flora is tied to its history, the power of the weather (the hurricane damage is extensive) and how much effort it takes to work the land.

You won't be disappointed with the time spent at the farm. It gives a real sense of why the land of Jamaica was, and still is, prized.

N.B. I recommend booking via Mark's website so you can book the meal or any other additional services he offers such as the pickup. Plus wear sturdy footwear because you'll be walking through land that is rocky, inclined and dense.

Kat

Spending the whole morning with Mark at his farm in Negril was one of my favourite experiences on my trip to Jamaica. I am blown away by the amount of work and love Mark has put into his land. His knowledge of the many plants he grows and his sustainable farming practices are incredible! He is also an artist, designer and builder which you can see in his wooden furniture and house that he built. Having delicious fresh fruit, coconut water and smoothie was a bonus! Thank you Mark for sharing all of this with us!

Jo at the farm

Hi Nuz ! Thanks so much for your comment - hope to see you again!

Nuz

I had a great time exploring this farm. Mark is an exceptionally knowledgeable farmer. It was nice to get away from the busyness of Negril and spend a few hours at this farm. It's a serene and peaceful oasis The fruits from the farm are the best tasting fruit I had in Jamaica. Looking forward to visiting again on my next trip to Jamaica!