Suriname
where the wild still thrives
Dates: To Be Confirmed - 2027
Exploring South America’s best kept secret.
Hidden away in South America’s northeast, Suriname is one of the last truly wild frontiers of the Amazon, and one of its best-kept secrets.
What sets Suriname apart is the feeling of discovery. Few travelers venture to this unique part of the Amazon rainforest, making every night hike and river crossing feel like true exploration. This expedition takes you deep into vast, untouched rainforest where the biodiversity is staggering and the human footprint is minimal. You’ll traverse blackwater rivers, explore dense jungle trails and search for some of South America’s most elusive herpetofauna.
Targets include the infamous South-American Bushmaster (Lachesis muta), the Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus), the Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus), the Two-lined Forest Pit Viper (Bothrops bilineatus), many species of coral snakes, colubrids and some incredible amphibian target such as the Giant Monkey Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor), The Suriname Toad (Pipa pipa), Hoogmoed’s Harlequin Toad (Atelopus hoogmoedi) and much more.
Through excellent guides with knowledge of the forest, its inhabitants and wildlife photography, this trip is a guaranteed unforgettable experience.
Your Tour Leader
Steijn Pulles
Biologist | Wildlife Photographer | Conservationist
Itinerary
DAY 1-2: Pickup from Zanderij Airport, short drive to Palulu where we will be spending the first two nights in hammocks. This area supports a tremendous diversity of snakes and is one of the areas where we have a good chance of encountering the elusive South American Bushmaster (Lachesis muta).
By day we will be looking for diurnals like the Yellow-tailed Cribo (Drymarchon corais), Sipo’s, vine snakes and parrot snakes as well as enjoying a refreshing natural pool in the middle of the forest.
DAY 3-6: transfer to a beautiful forest cabin deep in the jungles of Brownsberg. This place is a true hotspot for both Emerald Tree Boas (Corallus caninus) and Two-lined Forest Pit Vipers (Bothrops bilineatus).
By day we will explore a waterfall where we have the chance to encounter the fascinating and variable Hoogmoed’s Harlequin Toad (Atelopus hoogmoedi).
DAY 6-9: Transfer to Seliba Riverside Camp. Next to being the ideal amazon hangout spot where we have plenty of time to swim and relax, the forest surrounding this place is full of wildlife. Bushmaster (Lachesis muta), Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria), Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus), Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus), Aquatic Coral Snake (Micrurus surinamensis) and Giant Monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) can all be seen here.
DAY 9-10: Transfer to Sutopia. This resort just outside Paramaribo is paradise on Earth. With a pool and some hammocks overlooking the beautiful and impressive Suriname River, this is the perfect place to go through your photos and celebrate the trip with the group.
On our last night, we enter Peperpot National Park to look for more common species like the Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops atrox), Golden Sipo (Chironius carinatus), Vine Snakes (Oxybelis sp.), Cat-eyed Snakes (Leptodeira sp.) and many common yet interesting lizards and amphibians that we might have missed on the rest of the trip.
On day 10 we will say our goodbyes, until we meet again on the next herping adventure!
What is included.
Domestic Travel and private transfers
Expert guiding throughout the whole tour
Accomodation
Park entrance fees
Three meals per day (excluding breakfast on day 1, and lunch and dinner on day 10)
Expert photography guidance
What is not included.
Expedition gear (rubber boots, mosquito repellent etc.)
Flights to and from the destination
Travel insurance
Any extra hotels or transport
Potential visa costs
Snacks and alcoholic beverages
Tips
Limited spaces available
To ensure a high-quality, personalized experience, our herping trips are limited to small groups of 5–8 participants. This allows for better wildlife viewing opportunities, more direct interaction with guides, and a lower impact on the environment. Whether you're a photographer, researcher, or passionate nature enthusiast, the small group size ensures you get the most out of every moment in the field.