Suriname Samaaka Maroon Tour

From $2,000

A cultural tour of Suriname highlights the distinct African face of the Saramaccan tribe. The tour takes place in the heart of Suriname’s rainforest and provides an insight into their life and customs. Your guide will accompany you to villages, where you will discover various instruments and clothing; it is a trip that reflects the strength of their culture.

Trip Type
Culture & Landmark
Activities
Boat Trips, Camping, History & Culture
Group Size
5 Min - No size limit
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Locations
Suriname
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Trip code WT-CODE 242413

Transportation: Bus,Boat Accommodation: Yes Meals included: B+D Guide: Yes

Suriname Samaaka Maroon Tour

The Suriname Samaaka Maroon Tour takes you on an authentic cultural journey through the native Maroon People in the semoisi village in surname.

To the surprise of many, the history of Suriname is strongly influenced by a group of enslaved Africans that successfully revolted against their slave masters in 1740. The Maroons established their villages deep inside the rainforest and lived there undiscovered for more than 150 years.

Our tour will take you on a journey through these villages and give you a chance to meet with some of the locals who are still living there today. They are proud of their heritage and love to share it with visitors from around the world!

Suriname samaaka maroon tour

Our Suriname Samaaka Maroon Tour offers you an authentic cultural journey through the native Maroon People in the semoisi village in surname.

Brief History of the Maroon People

Culture and Religion

The Saramakan people believe in a wide range of supernatural beings. These beings include localized forest spirits and gods that reside in the bodies of snakes, vultures, jaguars, and other animals. In addition to this category of spiritual entities, there are ancestors, river gods, and warrior spirits. Each supernatural being is named, individualized, and given specific relationships to living people.

Learn more about the Saramakan people, their beliefs and culture here

PLEASE NOTE:

Visa is required for Suriname.
Hotel upgrade at extra cost.
Tour information and prices are subject to change without notice.
Hotels and lodges are subject to availability.

Itineraries

Day 1

Arrive in Paramaribo Via Georgetown

Travel to Paramaribo via Georgetown and transfer to your local hotel.

Day 2

Paramaribo City Tour

Three-hour city tour of Paramaribo. In the afternoon, a welcome dinner. (Meals: breakfast, dinner)

Day 3

Laduani

After breakfast, travel by aeroplane to the airstrip of Laduani, then by dugout canoe to the Atudendu island near the Felulasi Falls.

Overnight in 4-person jungle cabins with thatched roofs.

At night the people of Gunsi will welcome you with singing and dancing.

Day 4

Laduani-Sodje Island

Travelling upstream by dugout canoe, we will pay a visit to the villages of Goejaba, Malobi, and Semoisi. We will arrive at Sodje late in the afternoon. Overnight in 4-person jungle cabins. (Meals: dinner)

Day 5

Grand Dam Falls

After breakfast, take a short walk to Gran Slee, Akwakondre Bofukle, Solan and Godo, near the Tapawatra Falls, sometimes pulling and tugging the canoe across the falls to arrive at the falls.

Spend time bathing and relaxing. Return to Sodje in the afternoon for a jungle BBQ with songs and dances by the people of Dahomey and Grand Slee.