Georgia Okefenokee Swamp Animals

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

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Aug 12, 2024
This is a very scenic 90 minute boat tour through the Swamp. We saw a variety of birds and the bald cypress trees that have large amounts of Spanish moss. We learned about how the swamp was created … Full review by RobertSuzanne
Apr 18, 2024
Great place to visit. Kayaking, hiking, boat tours, driving trail. Very nice place to visit to see gators! The swamp is an amazing place beaming with life! Flowers everywhere. The homestead was… Full review by Dianna T
Apr 18, 2024
Outstanding scenery, NO crowds and you can stop and hear nature everywhere, Did the trail and boardwalk to the observation tower, visited the old Chesser homestead, Went on the afternoon boat tour, s… Full review by Diane D
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Is it really $22 for a 90 min boat tour? That seems awfully expensive.
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Hi, it is a guided tour and it is worth it! Cheers, Stefan
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Can someone cut the brush along ditches on swamp road so people can see into the ditches! Pay to get in should be …
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Can someone cut the brush along ditches on swamp road so people can see into the ditches! Pay to get in should be able to see gators in ditches???
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I found the grounds well maintained and had no complaint. We did see some alligators but as the ranger explained to us this is a wildlife refuge not a zoo. On a given day you will see the …
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I found the grounds well maintained and had no complaint. We did see some alligators but as the ranger explained to us this is a wildlife refuge not a zoo. On a given day you will see the wildlife that you see. This is not a manicured park but a national wildlife refuge.
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I am planning a trip to Okefenokee Swamp early next month. Based on other reviews the Swamp Loop Drive is …
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I am planning a trip to Okefenokee Swamp early next month. Based on other reviews the Swamp Loop Drive is definitely on my to-do list, but it seems that most visitors drive the loop. Is it okay to hike/walk the loop? Note, I jog 4-5 miles everyday, so the distance is fine, but wonder if everyone takes the drive instead to avoid "close encounters" with wildlife as the alligator?
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The loop is great to drive, walk or bike. Keep in mind the daily temperature next month. Also the observation tower is a walking trip on a boardwalk that brings you in just above the …
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The loop is great to drive, walk or bike. Keep in mind the daily temperature next month. Also the observation tower is a walking trip on a boardwalk that brings you in just above the swamp. This adds mileage to your hike also. There are also a couple of actual hiking trails there also. Your trip could be a drive, a hike or too, and a very early drive to the boardwalk to see the early morning wildlife. Park opens just before dawn.
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Can you still rent a small boat for the day and tour on your own?
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They had boat tours, but they liked like they were guided.
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