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HERPING AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES

Suriname is the most forested country in the world and home to unique amphibians and reptiles. 
Whether you are new to herping or have years of experience, we have the tour for you.

We will show you species and locations, few other people have seen. You will learn stories and interesting facts about amphibians
and reptiles from our experienced herpetologist. And last but definitely not least, you will have close encounters with these beautiful creatures.

Below, you can find some of our destinations; click on the photos for more information. All our planned itineraries are completely custom-made, and combine several locations and habitat types to maximise your species count.

Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information and possibilities!

FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT WHICH TOUR WILL YOU JOIN?

Introduction to Herping

Introduction to Herping

West Suriname

West Suriname

The Heart of Suriname

The Heart of Suriname

THE ULTIMATE HERPING EXPERIENCE

THE ULTIMATE HERPING EXPERIENCE

INTRODUCTION TO HERPING Want to know more about herping?

Brownsberg-9

With this tour you will get an introduction into herping! We start in Peperpot, near the capital of Suriname where you can already find a lot of different species! Go further inland to Brownsberg, a 500 m high mountain with laterite plateau and continue towards Fredberg, a primary lowland forest with inselbergs. You will end the trip at the savanna surrounding near the airport.

WEST SURINAME DURING THIS DIVERSE TOUR, YOU WILL A VARIETY OF REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS

Phyllomedusa vailantii

On this trip you will experience the West Suriname region. We will visit Voltzberg, a 240 m high mountain in the central Suriname Nature reserve. After 4 days we continue over a rough bauxite road heading west to Wanawiro. On this island, which is surrounded by different falls, they build a lodge where we will be spending the night. The next morning we go backtracking to the biggest falls in the area: Blanche Marie! The last days we will stay near Peperpot Nature Park, where we can find a lot of different species!

THE HEART OF SURINAME Visit unique places with different herptofauna

Brownsberg-10

With this tour you will move closer towards the heart of Suriname with every location you visit. You will begin this adventure at the savanna surrounding near the airport. Go further inland to Brownsberg, a 500 m high mountain with laterite plateau. Continue towards Fredberg, a primary lowland forest with inselbergs. Via Danpaati you will end up at Kosindo, a secondary lowland forest in between local villages. 

THE ULTIMATE HERPING EXPERIENCE Travel to may different areas and remote places

Lucie-Kayser-4

You will see savanna, mountains with laterite plateaus, inselbergs in primary forest, secondary forest, the capital city Paramaribo, rivers, lakes, streams, all of it! And of course many herps that come with all these habitats!

Come and experience the Suriname Jungle

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