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This tour is for the nature enthusiast and is deisgned
to visit the main nature reserves and centres of the beautiful country.
ITINERARY
Day
1 - 4 : Raleigh
Falls
Raleigh
Falls forms part of the Central Suriname Nature Reserve. This unique
nature reserve is placed on the Unesco 'World Heritage' list. The
Raleigh Falls Tour consists of 4 adventurous days with the opportunity to
participate in various activities such as walks in the forest, a trip to
the peak of the Voltzberg, boat trips, relaxing in the rapids, but most of
all, enjoy the flora and fauna in the area. Raleigh Falls is known as the
bird-paradise of South America and is renowned, worldwide,
among ornithologists.
In the early morning hours you will depart on a bus trip (approximately 4
hours) to Witagron, after which the tour will continue by boat, for
another 4 hours, to the main island 'Foengoe'. Foengoe Island has sleeping facilities and
functions as the base camp.
Here, you can relax, swim in the refreshing waters of the Coppename River , stroll on the island and the
afternoon is an ideal time for bird watching. There are various waterfalls
in the vicinity of the island which you can visit. The trip to Voltzberg,
a granite rock, approx. 200 meters high, will be an unforgettable
adventure. Once at the top, you will view one of the most breathtaking
panoramas imaginable, over the treetops of the Amazon rainforest. Chances
are that you will see the famous "Cock of the Rock" bird in this
area.
After this trip, you will return to Paramaribo
Day
5 - 7 Brownsberg Nature Park
We
wil leave Paramaribo and head tp Brownsberg (Nature Park ) and Overbridge (recreation
beach in the savannah).
Brownsberg Nature Park is in the midst of a jungle on
the Mazaroni plateau at a height of 500 metres. This 6000 acre Nature
Reserve lies at a distance of almost 130 km from Paramaribo and can be reached within 2.5
hours. The Mazaroni plateau offers a spectacular view of the Afobaka power
dam. Paths will take you, through the rainforest, to beautiful waterfalls
where you will enjoy unexpected panoramas of the far-stretching green
treetops of the interior.
You will stay at Brownsberg in lodges with rooms for 2 or more people
After your jungle experience you leave Brownsberg for a 2 hour bus ride to
Overbridge.
Overbridge is a beach-resort, located alongside the Surinameriver at an
hour's driving distance (48 km) from Paramaribo . The rustic cabanas offer
comfort unique in the rainforest, with sanitary facilities and modern
furniture, amongst other luxuries.Overbridge is ideal for swimming, relaxation and savannah walks.
Day 8 -15: Christiaankondre
Your final destination will be Christiaankondre and Langamankondre, in the
area known as Galibi. Here there are two traditional Amerindian villages
located next to each other along the Marowijne River at the mouth of the
Atlantic Ocean . Both villages have a sandy
beach, which is ideal for long strolls. These villages were formed after
the period of slavery and they extended to rather large Amerindian
villages with a population of approximately 750 inhabitants. The most
important means of life for the local people is fishery. In the sea-turtle
season, from February to August, you will also visit the breeding places
where the gigantic sea turtles come each year to lay their eggs.
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