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Kumalu survival

Duration: 4 days

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Kumalu, an island off the river Pinkin Riois located about 100 meters above sea level and about 216 km from Paramaribo. The island is named after the Kumalu fish, Myleus Rhomboidalis.

Price: on request-

DAYPROGRAM

Day 1:
Departure by car to Atjoni, where we will step into the waiting boat, which carries us across the rapids to the Maroon village Jaw-Jaw. In the afternoon we visit the captain of the village. Next  on the program  is a village walk,  where one can become acquainted with the culture and lifestyle of the Saramaccan Maroons.

Day 2:
After breakfast we depart via Djumu to Kumalu  located on the river Pikin Rio. Upon arrival we will move into the traditional huts.
In the afternoon you can swim, fish or just relax in a hammock.

Day 3:
This morning, we visit the great chiefof the Saramaccaners at his residence in  Assidonopo.Then we walk to the Annanas mountain with its beautiful view of the tropical rainforest.
In the afternoon we walk into the  village Godo, after which you can take a cool dip in the Tapawatra rapids or go fishing.

Day 4:
After breakfast, we prepare for the journey back to Paramaribo with some stops at Semoisi, Pikingslee and Botopassie.
In the late afternoon we arrive in Paramaribo.




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Extra info:
This area is inhabited by the proud and friendly Saramacca Maroons, the largest Maroon community in Suriname. Once escaped from slavery on the plantations in the coastal area, they have the most beautiful village communities in the Amazon rainforest. Due to the difficult access, long-forgotten African traditions are still used. A very interesting location for both nature and culture lovers.

In 1998 this island won an Eco Toursim Award from the Island Magazine.

The local population
These are representatives of the Saramaccan tribe, one of the six Bosland Creole tribes. The population get a large part of their daily needs from their environment.The food consists of rice, vegetables, fruits, cassava, fish, game and poultry. They sleep in hammocks and a small part in beds. More than ninety percent of the houses are traditionally built. The traditional clothing is still present despite the presence of Western society.