home     tours     film & photo's      about us      contact

 

 

Publications

Tour Stories

Tour Conditions

Specials


ADVENTURE &
NATURE TOURS:



 

Anaula Nature Resort
Saramacaanse culture, crocodile tour, swimming pool

Duration: 4 days (by bus or plane)

back to overview


The Anaula Nature Resort is situated on the banks of a beautiful island in the Upper Suriname River, near the Ferulassi falls. The virgin Amazon rain forest, turbulent rapids, wonderful wildlife, idyllic islands and the fascinating culture Maroon, make you experience the unreal.

Price: starting at Euro 299,-

DAY PROGRAM

Choose from transportation by bus or by plane. 

Day 1: 
By bus: 
Today we start our natural and cultural experience and go south from Paramaribo.  We drive on a bauxite road to Paranam,  where we pass  impressive giant trees and villages located on this road  After about 190 km we arrive at the spot Atjoni, where an exciting canoe trip begins. We sail about 45 minutes by motorized canoe to the comfortable Anaula Nature Resort, situated at the foot of the Felullasifalls, where we will stay. During this trip we come across breathtaking nature and several Maroon villages.  We pass the turbulent  Jaw Jaw rapids as well.

By plane: 
You departt at ± 13.00 hrs with Blue Wing Airlines, Zorg en Hoop airport  to Laduani. Estimated check in time 12.15 hrs - 12.30 hrs. The flight to Laduani is approximately 1 hour. 
Laduani is 10 minutes by boat from the Anaula Nature Resort. 

After check-in, you also have the opportunity to explore the resort, and lunch will be served buffet style. 
After lunch we sail by canoe to a nearby swim location in the Ferullasi rapids or to a beautiful sandy beach, where we can relax, swim and enjoy a natural Jacuzzi. 
After dinner  our guide will tell you about the area and will explain the Saramaccan culture. 

Day 2: 
After breakfast we walk through the forest on the island, where the resort is located. During this walk we get an explanation about the use of local medicinal plants. During the civil war in 1986 the jungle commandos of Ronnie Brunswick visited the Island for their "immortality rituals. The remains of these rituals on the island remind us of this unique piece of history. 
After lunch we sail by canoe to an uninhabited island in the rapids Ferullasi with beautiful sandy beach, where we can relax, swim and enjoy a natural Jacuzzi. 
After dinner we go for an exciting adventure in search of caimans. During this nocturnal cruise you can enjoy the beautiful starry sky and the total silence of the Amazon rain forest. 

Day 3 
After breakfast we sail by canoe to the village Nieuw Aurora. During the tour of the village you will discover the local people and their unique lifestyle and their traditional customs and habits.We pay a visit to a mission with a church, a school and a medical post. 
In the evening you can enjoy a delicious BBQ. 
After the BBQ you can enjoy  traditional and cultural dances. Traditional dances such as the Seketi, Awasa and Bandamba will be carried out  for us. Our guide will be explaining the content and meaning of these dances. 

Note: the cultural dance is only offered with a minimum of 8 guests. 

Day 4 
This morning free for your own activities. You can paddle or kayak, swim, go for a walk , relax at the pool or in a hammock, or just relax and enjoy nature. You may participate in excursions such as a walk through the woods or a visit to the plots of the local residents.

By bus: 
After lunch we return to Atjoni, from where we depart  by bus to Paramaribo. 

By plane: 
After lunch we fly from the nearby village Laduani back to Paramaribo.

More PHOTO's of this tour

See also the tour descriptions of the 3 day tour to Anaula Nature Resort.

 

Travel tips:
Due to physical exertion during this trip, you must have a good physical condition to participate.

Accommodation:
2 nights in lodges with eco-poster beds and mosquito netting,  private shower and toilet.  Limited electricity (from 18.00 hours-23.00 hours) and no air conditioning.  In the rooms are available sockets for recharging electric equipment (110 volt-60 Hz)

Not included:
anti-malaria treatment;
Tips to guide or driver;
Accident and travel insurance.

What to bring to the interior;
For multi-day tours you will need the following:
Flashlight and spare batteries;
A hat (hat);
Long pants and a shirt with long sleeves from burns, and in the evening against mosquitoes;
Photo, film and / or video equipment;
Enough film and batteries
An anti-malaria treatment (let advice from your doctor);
Toiletries;
Light clothes;
Towels
Swimwear;
Raincoat;
Water shoes and sneakers;
Insect repellent;
Sunscreen;
Binoculars;

Note:
It is advisable to carry a suitcase into the interior. For canoe trips water shoes or slippers are most useful, while for the trips in the woods sneakers or good walking shoes are recommended.