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Tour in the spotlight: Galibi Nature Reserve
Galibi is a nature reserve, which occupies
4000 hectares.
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It is situated at the
Atlantic Ocean, at the mouth of the Marowijne River in the north
east of Suriname. It’s charm lays in the mix of unspoiled nature
of the beach and the Carib Indian culture that can be found in
the villages Christiaankondre and Langamankondre.
The lodges are in the Amerindian villages and during the walks
we’ll learn more about the daily live of these mild tempered and
proud people. The village covers 2 km of the beach and its
identifying mark are the coconut and mango trees. Along the
beach we’ll find a lot of dugouts in the water.
Galibi is known for their piaka, a seaworthy dugout, basket
work, the typical ceramics and taps ornaments. The most
important source of income is fishing. In the mouth of the
Marowijne river is situated the second biggest nesting ground of
the world of the giant turtles. It is unbelievable that these
very strong prehistoric animals are so vulnerable during their
nesting. The nesting season is from March till August.
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Excursion possibilities with Access Suriname Travel:
2 days tour:
Day 1: 08.00 hrs departure from Paramaribo. Arrival at Albina at
11.00 hrs. Arrival at Galibi 13.00 hrs. Lunch and swimming. In the
afternoon a guided walk through the village and a visit to the beach
bar. 19.00 hrs. dinner, followed by a boat ride to the nesting
ground of the turtles. The time for the visit depends on the tide.
Day 2: 08.00 hrs breakfast, strolling and swimming. A guided walk
through the village Christiaankondre. Possibility to buy souvenirs.
Departure after lunch. Arrival in Paramaribo 18.00 hrs. |
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3 days tour:
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Day1:08.00 hrs departure from Paramaribo. Arrival at Albina at 11.00
hrs. Arrival at Galibi 13.00 hrs. Lunch and swimming.19.00 hrs.
dinner, followed by a boat ride to the nesting ground of the
turtles. The time for the visit depends on the tide. Day 2: 08.00
hrs breakfast, strolling and swimming. A guided walk through the
village Christiaankondre. Possibility to swim and sunbathe. After
lunch a visit to the French beach and the French turtle
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Day 3: 08.00 hrs. breakfast, followed by a short guided walk
through the rain forest. If the majority of the group wants to
visit the French border village St. Laurent, the departure is
at 09.00 hrs. At 11.00 hrs a French guided walk through Camp
du Transportacion, where the French exiles were locked up.
Best known from the Papillon novel. Lunch at own expenses.
Departure to Paramaribo at 14.00. |
Facilities
- Electricity in the evening (125 V)
- Galibi has a water purification plant
- There are churches, a beach bar and a medical center
Meals:
All meals, syrup, coffee and tea are included.
Tips
- Prepare for rough water and during every boat ride chance to get
wet.
- Mosquito repellent and suntan lotion
For more details and information visit:
www.surinametravel.com
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