• A staff member from Prospect Plantation leads one of our friendly camels.

    My name is Stafford Burrowes and I run Prospect Plantation with my wife, Marilyn. We moved to Ocho Rios, Jamaica from Ontario, Canada. That’s where we operated Jamaica Flora Exports, the world’s largest exporter of anthurium blooms. Unfortunately, we learned that playing the role “absentee manager” was costly and downright difficult. So we closed down our flower shop and moved down to Jamaica, and that’s when I followed my passion and devoted myself to construction. We invested in a flower farm, started our first greenhouse, and just as we were thriving, we were hit by Hurricane Gilbert.

    Thankfully, we kept our heads up high, and soon enough, in 2004, we secured a lease for the 1,100-acre property that is now known as Prospect Plantation. Today, we are continuously attracting a vast array of clients who seek a full, exotic and fulfilling Caribbean experience, and that’s what we seek to offer.



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  • Jitney Tour of Prospect Plantation with Camel Ride


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    Everything is the original, plantation way, including the transportation.
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    Our camels are the highlight of the tour.

Prospect Plantation

If you’re going to experience Jamaica in all its glory, you have to trust the tour experts. Just east of the beautiful city of Ocho Rios, Stafford and Marilyn Burrowes run one of Jamaica’s most sensational destinations: Prospect Plantation.

1_1The Burrowes are known for launching some of Jamaica’s most sensational attractions, and they make it their business to offer the most enchanting experience to travelers. Not only do they hold cruise ship and hotel connections, but they are the proud owners of the celebrated Dolphin Cove, a breathtaking harbor home to 14 dolphins and other tropical animals, also located in Ocho Rios. Prospect Plantation is a natural extension to these destinations.

Imagine touring an 18th century agricultural property in the fantastic island of Jamaica, and watching the authentic Caribbean lifestyle unfurl right before your eyes! Prospect Plantation, established in 1980, is known for its lush foliage and breathtaking sights. Prospect Plantation’s tractor-drawn Jitney takes explorers on a memorable tour of a real Jamaican plantation, with sprawling crops of bananas, cassava, sugar cane, coffee, all spice and many more. And customers NEVER want to miss the magnificent White River Gorge, a spectacular Jamaican gem, where Sir Harold Mitchell built the first hydro-electric power station.

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Prospect Plantation stretches majestically on 1,100 acres of land and hosts approximately 30 staff members onsite from various departments, including camel and ostrich trainers, Jitney drivers, tour guides and photographers. All staff members are trained and experienced in their field, and excel in the hospitality and tourism industry.

These qualities are more than just inspiring to others. They are the main reason why customers in search of excitement and adventure keep coming back for more. Prospect Plantation is definitely the place to be, and your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Traveler Reviews on the Web

"The plantation has a number of different plants that the tour guide will tell you a few interesting facts about. Their are views of Ocho Rios that are spectacular. Plus, the tour guides give a couple demonstrations. Kathyjohanna_review One of the older men, he said he was in his late 70s, ran right up a palm tree in seconds, dropped down a couple of coconuts, ran back down the tree, cracked the coconuts open, and gave us a sample. Seeing the elderly man run up a tree was shocking...

"...The horses were trained, yet their personality shined through. My horse wouldn't stop eating, and when another horse pushed him along, he bit that horse in the butt. The plantation was one of the most memorable parts of our vacation."

by kathyjohanna on Reviews of Prospect Plantation on Igougo.com

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