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About this trip
A 12,000 hectare nature park Brownsberg that is located approximately 130 km south of Paramaribo and west of the Van Blommestein reservoir.
On this day trip you will get to know a large part of the range of flora and fauna that the Surinamese pristine rainforest has to offer in just 1 day. Perhaps, to the loud roar of the monkeys, you will take walks to idyllic waterfalls and mountain streams and enjoy magnificent views over the tropical rainforest and the Brokopondo reservoir.
This park is highly regarded for its enormous Biodiversity. There are almost 1450 different species of plants and around 350 species of birds. He who listens carefully hears a monkey; If you pay close attention, you can even see one swinging!
In Suriname we have 8 different species of monkeys. Brownsberg is the “home” for all the 8 different type of monkeys!
At 500 meters altitude lies the Mazaroni plateau with a unique view over the mountains and the Van Blommenstein reservoir.
The nature park serves as a center for nature education and public awareness of nature conservation. The view of the mountains with its imposing foliage looks like a painting with many shades of green.
PAY ATTENTION!!
A good physical condition is required for the hike to the waterfalls.
What’s included
- Transportation
- Activities as described
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Fruit
- Non alcoholic drinks
- English/Dutch speaking tourguide
What’s not included
- Alcoholic drinks
Available Packages
Itinerary
Early in the morning we will drive in approximately 2 – 2½ hours (130kilometers) on a partly asphalted and partly unpaved bauxite road to Brownsberg in an air-conditioned bus. Along the way you can enjoy the vegetation and you will be told about the savanna landscape and the authentic villages that are passed by.
Arriving in the nature park, we venture a walk to the Leo and Irene falls. Here begins the vast Amazon region and you will find untouched jungle. The brisk walk with descents and climbs through the forest is rewarded with a wonderful natural massage under one of the waterfalls that provide an invigorating cooling. Some continue to the Irene Falls. A strenuous run! A refreshing shower of the delicious spring water is definitely worth it! You will be lulled to sleep by the many sounds of nature.
The guide will accompany you from Paramaribo to the nature park, which is located at an altitude of 500 m in the jungle area south of Paramaribo. The Brownsberg Nature Park has an area of 12,000 hectares and a range of bio-diversity. This tour is suitable for any day of the year. Activities done on such a tour include hikes to the waterfalls through jungle trails, wildlife watching, environmental information and bio-diversity. You have the option to take a shower under the falls. The Leo fall, Irene fall or Koemboe fall are the most visited places on the Brownsberg as well as the Mazaroni plateau for an excellent view of the tropical rainforest and reservoir.
After a great experience you will arrive in Paramaribo at the end of the afternoon.