Description
The Galibi Nature Reserve is in the North-East corner of Suriname in the district Marowijne. Two villages named Langamankondre and Christiaankondre are also part of the Galibi area. About 800 people live in these two villages and they are descendants of the Indigenous tribe called ‘Caribs’. These Caribs have settled in this area right after the abolition of slavery. Their main sources of income are agriculture and fishing as their ancestors have thought them. The traditional handicraft of the tribe seems to be preserved now with the introduction of tourism as another source of income.
Day 1.
Morning transfer by bus from Paramaribo to Albina, a village along the Marowijne River and forming the boarder with St. Laurent, French Guyana. The route takes us across the Wijdenbosch Bridge from where we have a magnificent view of Paramaribo. A sightseeing tour through the former bauxite city Moengo is also included.
From Albina we continue north by boat to Galibi. The Myrysji Lodge where we will spend the night(s) is situated along the river in Christiaankondre, an Amerindian Village. After check in lunch is served. In the afternoon you can learn more about the local indigenous and their lifestyle because we will walk through the village. After the stroll through the village one can relax on the loungers on the beach or recline in the local bar. After dinner our guide will give instructions for the nightly trip to the sea turtle nesting beach.
Day 2.
After breakfast one can purchase souvenirs in the local souvenir shop. After this you will be transferred by boat back to Albina. On our route back a stop is made in St. Laurent, French Guyana, where you can tour the facilities of the local museum, the old prison well known of the film LE PAPILLION.
If you have booked the 2 days tour your departure to Paramaribo will be after breakfast while the stay overs of the 3 days tour will visit the sandbank on this day by motorized canoe boat
Day 3.
The only sandbank in Suriname is the TIJGERKREEK and is in the mouth of the Marowijne River. The beach-like sand makes it possible to sunbath or swim in the surrounding waters. By midday we return to Myrysji Lodge for lunch. Afternoon free to spend on your own.
After dinner you can enjoy the local culture as local artist showcase the Samboera music and dance. Participate in this traditional dance to enhance your experience in the culture and lifestyle of the indigenous.
Included:
✅ bus transfer Paramaribo-Albina vv
✅ transfer in a motorized canoe boat to Albina – Galibi vv
✅ accommodation in simple basic rooms with B/T
✅ meals
✅ non-alcoholic drinks (water, juice, coffee and tea)
✅ visit the Amerindian village
✅ night adventure canoe boat trip to Baboensanti Beach to spot the sea turtles
✅ boat tour to Tijgerkreek sandbank (included in the 3 days tour)
