Bat Cave - Mount Tamana Trinidad
Bat Cave - Mount Tamana Trinidad

Bat Cave - Mount Tamana Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago

When Is the Best Time

It's an unforgettable experience to witness almost a million bats flying out of the cave. Each evening at dusk, the bats come out of the cave in a spiral formation that can last for hours. You may think you get hit by raindrops, but this is the bat's pee. We had lots of fun on this trip.

Tamana bats in front of us in darkness

It is one of the most thrilling trips to watch thousands of bats at once and their ability to navigate in darkness. 

Weather

Trinidad Beach in the north

The best time to travel to Trinidad and Tobago is the drier season from December to May. Showers occur throughout the year often in the afternoon. During the rainy season, it frequently rains; however, the sky clears up in between. There is often a short break between mid-September until mid-October Luckily, Trinidad and Tobago are south of the hurricane belt and hardly experience any hurricane. The exception was in September 1963 and again in September 2004. Trinidad is more likely to be affected between August and September.

Crowds

The drier season from December to May is also the peak season. Christmas is the worst time of the year. If you are looking for an alternative, it's less busy from October until mid-December.

Tip for Birders

Trinidad is a birders paradise in many dimensions. The ASA Wright Nature Center was established in 1947. Nowadays, it is the most popular bird-watching retreat on the entire Caribbean Islands. Another excellent tour off the beaten path is to oilbirds in the Cumamca Cave. Or watch the Scarlet Ibis in the Caroni Swamp.

 
 
Accommodations Trinidad

Our room in a guesthouse in Trinidad

Tourism plays a minor role in Trinidad therefore only limited hotels are available. If you plan to visit Trini in the peak season it is recommended to book your stay in advance. We spent an entire week in a guesthouse and got tons of recommendations for our vacation. 

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Location and Tips

Mount Tamana
Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago

Mount Tamana is 313 meters high the tallest mountain in the central range. Start a walk to the top in the afternoon and on the way back wait for dusk at the "exit" of the cave. It is home to several species of bats with an estimated population of 1.5 million.

Bats in front of a man's face

While the bats are flying out, you get the impression it starts to rain, but it's the pee of the bats. It is an amazing lifetime experience with thousands of bats around you without touching you.

Bats navigate around arm and hand by echolocation

Put your arm in front of you and you will witness how the bats using echolocation. This is how they navigate in darkness. These sound waves are at frequencies above our hearing. This is called ultrasound.

Thousands of bats coming out of Tamana cave during the night

It hits objects in their environment and the sound is returning to the bats. With the echolocation system, they are able to recognize objects around them. 

One Tip: Wear proper shoes! There are venomous snakes in Trinidad often night active. We spotted one next to us on the hiking path on the way back to our car.

Top Tip
  • To discover the beauty of Trinidad a guide is recommended. Well marked hikes don't exist. Unfortunately, we only spent almost a week with "our" fantastic guide Emile Serrette. It was an outstanding and adventurous time as well with him that we never forget. More information and booking with Nature Trek TNT.
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