About this tour
The Voltzberg lies in the district of Sipaliwini in Suriname. The Voltzberg is located in the Central Suriname Nature Reserve. The Voltzberg is 240 metres high and has a beautiful view over the jungle of Suriname.
During the walk to the foot of the mountain it is time to spot the most beautiful flora and fauna. Once at the foot of the mountain it is time to start the climb. The walk through the jungle will be rewarded with a breathtaking view from the top of the mountain. After this it is time to return to the camp.
The next day it is time to visit the Raleigh Falls, also called the mother falls. Here you can enjoy the beautiful rapids the area has to offer.
Atmosphere and photos
Photos: David Evers from Amsterdam, Netherlands (CC BY 2.0), Jan Willem Broekema from Leiden, The Netherlands (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
- The price depends on the number of days: 3 days € 335, 4 days € 390 (per person).
Included and not included
Included
- Guidance by an experienced local guide
- Transport by car and by boat from Paramaribo
- Overnight stay(s) on location
- Meals as stated in the programme
- All activities in the programme
Not included
- Personal expenses, souvenirs and pocket money
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- International flights and visa
- Tips
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the programme
Programme
Day 1
On day 1 we leave the city for the village of Witagron. This will be a drive of about five hours over one of the bauxite roads found in Suriname. Once in the village it is time for a nice lunch and the luggage will be transferred from the car to the boat. The journey then continues by boat. It is still about 3 hours of sailing to the camp where we will stay. In the evening there is time for a delicious dinner, and it is important to rest well for the next day.
Day 2
On day two we get up early for breakfast. After this we get ready for the climb of the Voltzberg. Beforehand we take a good walk through the jungle and encounter the most beautiful animals and plants. Once at the foot of the mountain it is time to climb the 240-metre-high mountain. The climb itself does not take long and will be rewarded with a beautiful view over the jungle of Suriname.
After we have enjoyed the breathtaking view it is time to descend again and we continue the walk back to the camp. On the way back we make a short stop at the Anjoemara waterfall to cool off. Of course, dinner will again be cooked in the evening.
Day 3
Day three starts again with a delicious breakfast. After breakfast it is time to visit the Raleigh Falls, also called the mother falls. We take the boat to Lolopasi to make a short walk through nature to the mother falls.
After the visit to the mother falls it is time to return by boat to the village of Witagron, where we also have lunch. From here we continue our way by car back to Paramaribo.
