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Saint Lucia’s Hidden Biodiversity

The Small Six Safari Experience offers a thrilling journey into Saint Lucia’s interior landscapes. These rugged vehicles are designed to navigate scenic trails, steep terrain, and hidden paths that showcase the island’s untouched beauty. Along the way, visitors can explore local communities, tropical forests, and spectacular viewpoints. It’s a fun and adventurous way to experience the island from a different perspective.

Explore the small six

Black Finch (Melanospiza richardsoni)

Black Finch (Melanospiza richardsoni)

A rare species found only in specific dry forest areas, often seen moving quietly through low vegetation.

Parrot (Amazona versicolor)

Parrot (Amazona versicolor)

The island’s national bird, known for its vivid colours and elusive presence deep within the forest canopy.

Oriole (Icterus laudabilis)

Oriole (Icterus laudabilis)

Recognisable by its contrasting black and yellow plumage, usually hidden among dense foliage.

Pygmy Gecko (Sphaerodactylus microlepis)

Pygmy Gecko (Sphaerodactylus microlepis)

Among the smallest reptiles on the island, often overlooked unless you know where to look.

Whiptail lizard (Cnemidophorus vanzoi)

Whiptail lizard (Cnemidophorus vanzoi)

A critically endangered lizard species, protected and limited to small, specific habitats.

Worm Snake (Leptotyphlops bilineatus)

Worm Snake (Leptotyphlops bilineatus)

One of the island’s most discreet inhabitants, rarely seen above ground.

About The Experience

Duration: 2 days

Group size: maximum 7 people

Suitable for: individuals, small groups, students and researchers

Led by: Adams Toussaint and local expert guides

Guided hikes, expert tracking and insights into Saint Lucia’s ecosystems are included, along with transportation, water and refreshments. Binoculars are available on request.

The experience unfolds across two distinct landscapes:

Day 1 – Rainforest exploration, Des Cartiers Trail

Set within the Quilesse Forest Reserve, this trail takes you into the island’s interior, where dense vegetation, bird calls and filtered light create the ideal conditions for spotting endemic species.

Day 2 – Coastal ecosystem, Praslin area

A contrasting environment of dry forest and open terrain, home to species adapted to Saint Lucia’s warmer, drier regions.

Backpack

Begin Your Small Six Safari Journey

Spend time in the rainforest, where finding each species depends on patience, silence and a trained eye. To check availability or plan your experience: