Reservoir Adventure

For 2 days of back-to-basics adventure we head to one of the islands in the Brokopondo Reservoir.

The reservoir lies in the Afobaka area in the Brokopondo district.
It was completed in 1964 to supply energy to the bauxite industry (the former Suralco plant in Paranam, which you pass on the way).
About 1,500 km² was flooded to create the reservoir, and the islands you see on the lake today are actually the former hilltops of a large stretch of tropical rainforest.

About 2.5 to 3 hours' drive from Paramaribo is the spot on the reservoir where we get into the boat.
From here we paddle to the island where we will spend the night.
On arrival we set up camp: tying up hammocks with mosquito nets, making a campfire and setting up a makeshift kitchen to cook the food.
After that it's time to fish for dinner (we do bring back-up, of course, for the small chance that it doesn't work out).

Activities:

• Exploring the island and its surroundings
• Swimming
• Forest walk on a larger island
• Campfire
• Wildlife spotting
• Paddling on the lake
• Admiring the magical starry sky on clear nights
• Likewise, the sunrise in clear weather

Reservoir Adventure

€175.00 p.p. (departure from 2 people) Schedule The itinerary depends on the weather; it and the times may be adjusted. Parts of the programme are flexible. A special menu is available for vegetarians, provided this is explicitly requested in advance.

Departure days: daily departures possible from 2 people.

See the tour overview for scheduled tours, or contact us.