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Wildlife Locations

Suriname offers diverse wildlife experiences, from the accessible Peperpot Nature Park to the remote rainforest wilderness of Fredberg and Kabalebo. Rainforests harbour exceptional birds, mammals and reptiles, and on stunning beaches sea turtles nest.

3 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Fredberg Rainforest Reserve

Fredberg Rainforest Reserve

Fredberg is a remote rainforest wilderness of towering forest, granite outcrops, streams and swamps, rich in Amazonian wildlife. Here, Guianan cock-of-the-rock, colourful cotingas, monkeys, sloths and elusive forest mammals inhabit a landscape alive with birdsong, frog calls and insects. Find Out More

  • Where: Upper Saramacca Region
  • Ideal for viewing: Guianan cock-of-the-rock, red-faced spider monkey, white-faced saki, pale-throated three-toed sloth, Amazon tree boa
  • Excellent for: Walking safaris, Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt

Kabalebo Rainforest Reserve

Kabalebo Rainforest Reserve

Kabalebo is one of Suriname’s most remote and wildlife-rich rainforests, where pristine wilderness is home to tapirs, giant otters, monkeys, caimans and hundreds of bird species. Reached only by light aircraft, it offers an unforgettable glimpse into a truly untouched Amazonian ecosystem. Find Out More

  • Where: Sipaliwini District
  • Ideal for viewing: spectacled caiman, blue and yellow macaw, green anaconda, lowland tapir, giant waxy monkey frog
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching , Walking safaris, Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt

Peperpot Nature Reserve

Peperpot Nature Reserve

A lush mosaic of regenerating rainforest, wetlands, waterways and old plantation trees, Peperpot is alive with great potoos, jacamars, trogons and parrots, while squirrel monkeys, sloths, agoutis and capybaras inhabit the forest. At dusk, frogs, insects and elusive mammals emerge. Find Out More

  • Where: Commewijne District
  • Ideal for viewing: red-rumped agouti, agami heron, pale-throated three-toed sloth, Guianan squirrel monkey, northern orange-legged leaf frog
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching , Walking safaris, Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt

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Wildlife trips

A land of vast rainforests, rivers, mountains and pristine beaches, Suriname harbours an extraordinary wealth of wildlife. Ancient forest canopies are alive with birdsong, while monkeys move through the trees and wildlife such as tapirs, sloths, macaws and colourful frogs bring the wilderness to life.

1 recommended trip. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Suriname - Untouched Amazon

Join Nick Garbutt and Alex Hyde on an exciting photographic journey into Suriname’s pristine rainforest. From dazzling birds and fascinating mammals to vibrant amphibians and captivating insects, this tour offers a chance to photograph some of the country’s most spectacular Amazonian wildlife. Find out more about Suriname - Untouched Amazon

  • Price (inc. flights): 18 days from £14,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
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When to go

Suriname experiences an intense wet season from mid-April to mid-August, and a smaller rainy season that sees showers from December to February. September and October are the driest and warmest months, and the best time to visit generally spans from September to February.

Seasons

  • Intense wet season

    Apr to Aug: Summer months are very wet, which can make travel to more remote parts of Suriname difficult
  • Dry season

    Sep to Nov: The main dry season, which sees the driest and warmest months of the year
  • Shorter rainy season

    Dec to Feb: A shorter rainy season sees rainfall, but less intense than the main wet season
  • Short dry season

    Mar to Mar: This very short dry season offers another chance to visit while avoiding the rains

Wildlife events

  • Jan to Mar: Peak nesting period for forest birds
  • Feb to Mar: Sea turtles nest on the coast
  • Apr to May: Sea turtles nest on the coast
  • May to Oct: Sea turtle hatchlings emerge
  • Sep to Nov: Arrival of migratory shorebirds, excellent for coastal birdwatching