Suriname is an underrated gem on the world's fishing map. It boasts virtually every species of fish found in the Amazon Basin, including the famous wolf fish, a predator with incredible strength and razor-sharp teeth. We'll also hunt for the renowned Amazon catfish, arapaima, and the infamous and bloodthirsty piranhas, which we'll use as natural bait for catfish. All of this takes place in their natural environment, the South American jungle, alongside its indigenous inhabitants who possess extensive knowledge of jungle survival and the best fishing spots. During this challenging fishing expedition, we'll venture deep into the Amazon jungle, camping by the river, sleeping in hammocks while immersing ourselves in the sounds of the equatorial forest, bathing in its currents, and disconnecting from civilization for a while. Most importantly, we'll fish during both day and night, targeting species that have never encountered humans with fishing rods.
Suriname is located on the Atlantic Ocean in the southeastern part of South America. It shares borders with Guyana, French Guiana, and Brazil. Its river network consists of seven major rivers that flow northward into the Atlantic Ocean. 90% of its territory is covered by rainforests, largely unexplored to this day. Suriname is not a highly popular tourist destination due to its relatively underdeveloped tourism infrastructure, but luckily, we're not going there to lounge on hotel beach chairs. Our purpose is to experience a fantastic fishing adventure in the tropical jungle.
Here's our plan:
Waterfalls
Raleigh Falls, situated in the upper reaches of the Coppename River, is one of the last great wild rivers in the world. In the year 2000, the waterfall was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. The national park area itself spans approximately 78,000 hectares and is home to around 350 bird species and nine types of monkeys.
Suriname 2023 Expedition Plan
Day 1:
- Arrival in Suriname
- Meeting with the guide at the airport
- Transfer to the hotel (3*)
- Overnight stay
Day 2:
- Departure from Paramaribo, transfer to the river
- Early morning departure from the hotel, approximately 4-hour car transfer
- Breakfast around 9 am, loading supplies, switch to boats
- Boat transfer up the river, arrival at the village, lunch
- Setting up camp near the waterfalls, depending on water levels and currents, around 7 pm dinner
- Camp overnight
Day 3:
- Fishing day
- Full day of fishing
- Breakfast and lunch at the camp
- Overnight stay at the river camp
Day 4:
- Fishing day
- Full day of fishing
- Breakfast and lunch at the camp
- Overnight stay at the river camp
Day 5:
- Fishing day
- Full day of fishing
- Breakfast and lunch at the camp
- Overnight stay at the river camp
Day 6:
- Fishing day
- Full day of fishing
- Breakfast and lunch at the camp
- Overnight stay at the river camp
Day 7:
- Fishing day
- Full day of fishing
- Breakfast and lunch at the camp
- Overnight stay at the river camp
Day 8:
- Fishing day
- Full day of fishing, preparations for the next day's departure
- Breakfast and lunch at the camp
- Overnight stay at the river camp
Day 9:
- River descent with overnight stay in the village
- After breakfast, river descent towards an indigenous village
- Arrival at the village around 4 pm, overnight stay in the village
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the village
Day 10:
- River descent and transfer to Paramaribo
- After breakfast, continue the river descent
- Switch from boats to cars and transfer to Paramaribo
- Arrival in Paramaribo, overnight stay at the hotel (3*)
Day 11:
- Sightseeing in the capital city - Paramaribo
- Morning city tour and sightseeing in Paramaribo
- Free time after the tour
- Overnight stay at the hotel (3*)
Day 12:
- Free day for individual activities
- Entire day free for individual activities
- Overnight stay at the hotel (3*)
Day 13:
- Departure from Suriname
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport
- Departure from the country
Note: Hotel accommodations are in double rooms at a 3* hotel, with the option to pay an additional fee for a single room.
Contact: Irek Szatlach tel. +48 534-628-458
e-mail: biuro@wyprawawedkarska.pl
