Raleigh Falls – Voltzberg, 3 days

Tour description

Visit the imposing Raleigh Falls on the Coppename River and climb the Voltzberg.

Tour to Raleigh Falls and the Voltzberg

The Raleigh Falls lie on the Upper Coppename River, one of the last uninhabited rivers on earth. In December 2000 the Raleigh Falls and the Voltzberg were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is the ideal tour to enjoy all the natural beauty you could wish for, such as taking on the breathtaking Voltzberg. Together, Raleigh Falls and the Voltzberg cover about 78,000 hectares. You can also enjoy an amazing wealth of wildlife: 350 different bird species have been spotted here, and no fewer than 8 different species of monkey!
In short, a must for every nature lover!

On the first day you leave Paramaribo for the village of Witagron.
From there we travel the local way, by korjaal (a boat originally made from a hollowed-out tree trunk), towards the Raleigh Falls.
Once at our accommodation you can relax, for example by enjoying the rich natural surroundings, swimming, or freshening up at the edge of a rapid.

The next day a full programme awaits, starting with the climb of the 240-metre-high Voltzberg.

Our skilled guides lead you through the tropical rainforest on an 8-hour trek, telling you about everything you see.
During the walk you may encounter and hear various animals.
The climb of the Voltzberg and the view are the highlights.
The pre-prepared lunch is eaten along the way, and on the way back you can take a dip in the Anjoemara Falls.

On the third day the Moedervallen are on the programme, a little paradise on earth.
To reach this jungle trail, you take the korjaal again for 5 minutes.
The Moedervallen are impressive: the largest rapids (sula) on the Coppename River.
After visiting the Moedervallen we return to Paramaribo, having lunch along the way.

Any day you like from 4 people.
You can find the scheduled departure dates in the tour overview.

The accommodation at Raleigh Falls is basic and government-run. Below is an overview of the different accommodations on Fungu Island at Raleigh Falls.

Hammocks
As standard on this tour we sleep in hammocks.
Sleeping in a hammock is very doable, especially if it is hung well.
The view from the hammock lodge is fantastic!
The building you sleep in was built entirely of wood by Conservation International.

An impression of the hammock camp with its remarkable view over the rapids.

Tamanua bunk-bed camp
You can also choose to sleep in the Tamanua bunk-bed camp, so you still sleep in a regular bed (albeit a bunk bed).
You are close to the toilets and showers and have a mosquito net.
This costs €35 extra on top of the standard 3-day tour price.

A few photos of the Tamanua bunk-bed camp.

Tents with air mattresses are also available on request.

Gonini
There used to be another accommodation called Gonini, which still exists. Unfortunately, because of the poor state of the building, we no longer offer it.