City: Suriname
Top Things to do in Suriname
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Things to do in Suriname, Suriname: The Best Nature & Parks
Coordinates: 4°N 56°W / 4°N 56°W / 4; -56
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1. Mount Kasikasima
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By christenthial
joined an adventure expedition on a 9 day/8 night adventure in the Amazon rainforest in Suriname and I’ll try to illustrate with some photos too. We were in the company of people from two indigenous tribes who speak the native language of the Amerindian tribes they belong to, the Wajana and the Trio. Julius, our guide is from an Arawak tribe but moved to Paramaribo and speaks many languages. These people were all born in the Amazon rainforest and what we have come to experience is their everyday way of life. The common language among the Surinamese Indigenous people is called Taki Taki. The people are quite short, the tallest I’ve seen being about 5’4”. They are all red brown in complexion with very distinctive features in the jawline, eyes and stature. They all have very broad shoulders and broad feet with splayed toes- I imagine a result of walking barefooted most of the time. The younger tribe members seem to be very into piercings, trendy hairstyles with highlights and snap backs. They are all of similar build. Short, stocky, muscular and some with a small paunch. Some are shy and some are recluse. They are extremely independent and resourceful and their way of communicating is admirable. The younger ones are more outgoing and willing to learn a new language. ‘M pah means “let’s go”! As foreigners, they were distantly curious about us - 3 Trinis and 3 Dutch. We all threw hygiene to the wind from day one, walking about barefooted, bathing with river water and drinking boiled river water (in some cases drinking water in the wild). The symphony of wildlife sounds was our walking soundtrack, the nights often punctuated by the haunting call of the howler monkeys. We quickly adopted to the more natural way of living and no one complained (even though I’m sure there were silent complaints to ourselves - I for one would deny my biological excretion needs to the very last moment to minimize my time in the outhouse). Some bathed without soap and boasted they smelled fine, when they didn’t. I was teased for bathing with my all natural organic soap and called inappropriate names for it. Oh well. At least I know what I smelled like with conviction! Overall the trip has far exceeded my best expectations and though it certainly isn’t for the faint of heart, it is a must do if you’re similar to me and enjoy a new experience in the wilderness
2. Central Suriname Nature Reserve
3. Warappa Kreek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Bakkie offers plantation museum, restaurant-bar, tropical garden, a trip down Warappa Kreek past an old sugar factory to a unique Surinamese beach, famous for its shifting sands and rare birds. Easily accessible via public boat from Paramaribo, Bakkie is a great day out, weekend of good food and nature or week of intense birdwatching.
4. Green Heritage Fund Suriname
5. Voltzberg Dome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 341JanT - Leidschendam, The Netherlands
We did take the boat from Witagron to Fungu island, This is a trip 60km. No (hot) life jackets were needed. During the trip we only a few birds (among the Green Ibis) and a Spectacled Caiman. The views on the rain forest was stunning. Sometimes we needed (flexible people only) go out of the boat to help going through the rapids. At Fungu Island we made a great walk to the northern point of the island seeing River Stingray. On the island, close the lodge, we saw a Tarantula, Black Vulture, Scarlet Macaw, Greater Yellow-headed Vulturem Gray-headed Kitem White-throated Toucan and a group half tame squirrel monkeys. We did stay 3 nights on Fungu Island at Lodge Tamanua (gps 4.72448, -56.210786). The walk to Voltzberg was demanding. In high tempo we walked to the plateau and further to the Voltzberg. We did climbed up the 240m high rock, did stay a half hour with the great views, and walked high tempo back (with only one short break). We did not see anything of the rain forest or did see a single animal during the walks. On a walk to the Moedervallen we saw Green Oropendola and a snake. We did take a swim by the island, an island north and by rapids after the Voltzberg walk.
6. Commewijne River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By 341JanT - Leidschendam, The Netherlands
We saw several dolphins during taking the ferry from Johan en Margaretha and Fort Nieuw Amsterdam. This was not the short ferry trip most people do.
7. Potihill
8. Brownsberg Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By RiggingDoctor - Porto, Portugal
My husband and I went twice: once we got lost and couldn’t find the park, and the second time there was a tree in the road and our car couldn’t make it to the top. We walked the long road up and saw very little wildlife. The THIRD time, we went did a day trip with a guide from Orange tours. It was FANTASTIC! They require a group of at least 4 people. We learned about medicinal plants and saw two types of monkeys, frogs, and snakes! I would absolutely recommend going with a guide so that you know what to look for in the beautiful rainforest. It’s not well marked and extremely easy to get lost if you try to go on your own.
9. Nickerie River
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
10. Foundation for Nature Preservation (Stinasu)
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