Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad
Sunset swamp tours, scarlet ibis skies, and a smarter way to book.
Nanan's Eco Tours guides families, schools, visitors, birders, and private groups through one of Trinidad and Tobago's most memorable natural experiences.
Your Adventure Awaits
Designed for the moment visitors are ready to ask, compare, and book.
The new site puts the main tour options, group packages, contact details, and Nanan's AI assistant in one clear path. Visitors can browse the experience, ask the AI for help, then move straight into WhatsApp, phone, or email booking.
Our Tours
Choose your Caroni and Trinidad experience.
Learning & Research
A living classroom in the heart of the Caroni Swamp.
From schoolchildren discovering mangroves for the first time to researchers studying birds, wetlands, blue carbon and climate resilience, Nanan's Eco Tours connects visitors to one of Trinidad and Tobago's most important natural treasures.
Nanan's Kids Eco Club
A fun, guided learning experience for children, schools and families, built around wetland discovery, environmental responsibility and the magic of seeing the Scarlet Ibis return home.
Children can learn about
- The Scarlet Ibis and why it matters to Trinidad and Tobago
- Red, black and white mangroves and how they protect coastlines
- Caimans, crabs, boas, herons, egrets, flamingos and other wetland wildlife
- How children can become young guardians of the environment
Suggested activities
- Junior Mangrove Explorer checklist
- Scarlet Ibis observation sheet
- Spot the Wildlife boat-tour challenge
- Eco badge or certificate after the visit
Research & Field Study Support
Nanan's can support universities, environmental groups, birders, conservation teams, photographers and visiting researchers who need guided access, local orientation and field support within the Caroni Swamp environment.
Useful for
- Birdwatching and ornithology groups
- Wetland ecology students
- Mangrove and blue-carbon research
- Photography, documentary and heritage projects
Support may include
- Guided boat access through selected waterways
- Site orientation and safety briefing
- Wildlife and birding guidance from experienced local guides
- Coordination for school, university or conservation groups
Formal scientific research permits, approvals and institutional requirements remain the responsibility of the visiting researcher or organization.
Request Field Study SupportMore Than a Tour
The Caroni Swamp: More Than a Tour
The Caroni Swamp is one of Trinidad and Tobago's most important wetland ecosystems. Its mangrove channels, marshes, lagoons and mudflats support birds, fish, crabs, oysters, caimans, boas and other wildlife, while also helping protect the coastline and support local livelihoods.
For generations, Nanan's has helped locals and visitors experience this ecosystem from the water. The story began with Simon Oudit Nanan and Winston Nanan, whose work helped raise awareness of the swamp and the need to protect the Scarlet Ibis. Today, that legacy can continue through education, youth engagement, citizen science, research support and responsible eco-tourism.
Schools & Families
Learning Themes
- The Scarlet Ibis StoryWhy the Scarlet Ibis became a national symbol, where it feeds, why it returns to roost, and why protection matters.
- Mangrove SuperpowersHow mangroves trap sediment, create nurseries for marine life, protect coastlines and store carbon.
- Life in the WetlandA child-friendly introduction to crabs, caimans, boas, oysters, fish, herons, egrets, flamingos and other swamp life.
- Climate & Blue CarbonA simple explanation of how mangroves help store carbon and why wetlands matter in the fight against climate change.
- Respecting NatureHow visitors can enjoy the swamp without disturbing wildlife, polluting waterways or damaging sensitive habitats.
Researchers & Specialists
Research Interest Areas
The Caroni Swamp is valuable for field observation and environmental study because it connects biodiversity, climate, water quality, coastal protection and local livelihoods in one ecosystem.
- Scarlet Ibis and wetland bird observation
- Mangrove ecology and wetland change
- Blue carbon and climate resilience
- Water quality and nutrient filtration
- Coastal protection and sea-level rise
- Eco-tourism and community livelihoods
- Environmental education and citizen science
Plan a Visit
Bring your class, club or research group to Caroni.
Whether you are a teacher planning a school visit, a parent looking for a meaningful children's activity, a university lecturer arranging a field trip, or a researcher seeking guided access, Nanan's can help you experience the Caroni Swamp with context, care and respect.
- School and youth group visits
- Guided educational tours
- Research support trips
- Birdwatching groups
- Photography and documentary visits
- Custom environmental learning experiences
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Questions visitors can ask before they book.
AI Booking Concierge
Nanan's Eco Tours AI Assistant helps visitors plan before they call.
The assistant can explain tour options, help guests choose the right package, answer common visitor questions, and guide them toward a booking request.
Scan to ask Nanan's AI
Use the QR code on flyers, vehicle signage, booking desks, hotels, schools, and tour handouts.
Packages
Clear options for locals, visitors, private groups, and dinner tours.
Boat Tour
Regular boat tour for approximately 40 persons per boat. Local, visitor, child, school, and group rates can be handled by the booking team.
Private Boat
Private experience for small groups, with pricing adjusted by group size and requirements.
Boat Tour + Refreshments
Private boat with light refreshments, finger foods, chow, and non-alcoholic beverages for groups of 20 or more.
Boat Tour + Sushi
A richer group option with chow, sushi rolls, tempura, potstickers, wontons, rum punch, and soft beverages.
Sunset Dinner Tour
Dine on board while touring the Winston Nanan Caroni Bird Sanctuary, with a three-course meal and beverages.
Start a Booking
Tell the team what you need.
Use this quick planner to prepare a message for Nanan's Eco Tours. For more guidance, open the AI assistant first and ask it to help you choose the best option.
Family Heritage
From early swamp guides to a sanctuary legacy.
Simon Oudit Nanan and Winston Nanan helped shape the Caroni swamp tour tradition. Their concern for the protection of the scarlet ibis helped build public support for conservation, leading toward the sanctuary that visitors experience today.
Nanan's Eco Tours carries that history into modern tourism by combining local knowledge, group hospitality, and digital booking support.
Contact
Book by phone, WhatsApp, email, or AI-assisted planning.
#38 Bamboo Grove Settlement No. 1, Uriah Butler Highway, Valsayn P.O., Trinidad, W.I.