Awaradam

Beautiful island resort, totally remote. Don’t go here if you want luxury (no hot water, electricity only few hours per day), but do go here if you love nature, quiet and a totally authentic experience. Freddy was a great guide, very knowledgeable of the jungle with a great sense of humor. The total experience was amazing.

The setting of this jungle lodge is fabulous. It is set on an island at the confluence of two rivers. This is a true jungle experience with no frills but very dedicated guides. The natural pools of water around the island are delightful to cool down after the walking excursions. Our rooms were basic but the balcony was very enjoyable. I am a pescatarian and there were very limited choices except for one meal where the chef prepared different vegetarian dishes for me. The food is sub par. The chef is not given quality ingredients to work with. The juice served at the table for every meal was just corn syrup with added color. The excursions were outstanding. The visit to the Maroon villages and night canoe ride to hunt for caimans were wonderful.

Awarradam is located on a Island in the Gran Rio river. It is one of the most remote jungle lodges in the interior of Suriname. This beautiful location can be reached by small aircraft on a 50 minutes flight from Paramaribo to Kajana airstrip. then another 20 minuted boat ride by dugout canoe to the lodge. Tour operator METS had a great 4 or 5 day scheduled tour program with Top professional guides. The huts are simple but most comfortable facing the river from your private balcony. Including your private bathroom. The food prepared for the guests is wonderful. Mainetty the chef will spoil you, and make you not want to go back anymore. A great encounter with culture and Nature on its finest.

Abbiamo soggiornato presso Awaradam Lodge dal 1-4 agosto 2025. È stata davvero una bellissima esperienza. Immersi nella natura, il lodge e le stanze sono essenziali ma pulite, letti con zanzariere e bagni con doccia con acqua piovana/di fiume. La sera accendono il generatore quindi si possono caricare i vari dispositivi. La terrazza della camera dà sul fiume e ci sono due amache il posto perfetto per rilassarsi un po. La mattina presto facevano trovare fuori dalla stanza un termons con acqua calda per farsi un caffè e godersi le prime luci del mattino una coccola semplice, ma meravigliosa. Le cuoche sono davvero brave abbiamo sempre mangiato bene e in abbondanza. Durante le varie giornate abbiamo fatto varie gite il trekking a Okoberg, una visita ad un villaggio vicino, il bagno nella grande sula (rapida) vicino al lodge, una escursione per vedere alcuni animali. La sera dopo la pioggia l'isolotto su cui si trova il lodge si popola di rane, rospi e altri animaletti. Freddy è stata davvero una ottima guida, parla olandese e anche un po' di inglese per questo per noi (italiani) è stato essenziale essere accompagnati da una guida che ci ha permesso di vivere a pieno questa esperienza. Al lodge si trasferiscono anche i familiari di chi lavora ed è come stare in famiglia.

5 dagen op Awarradam doorgebracht, geweldig! Fijne huisjes die dagelijks werden schoongemaakt. Het eten was goed! We hadden een kundige gids en leuke schipper! Elke dag hebben we gezwommen! De medewerkers verbleven ook op het eiland met hun kinderen. Heel vriendelijke mensen! We hebben het enorm naar onze zin gehad. De tours waren afwisselend!

Eine Stunde mit dem Boot vom Flughafen, liegt das Ressort auf einer Insel mitten im Regenwald. Die Unterkünfte sind in einfachen guten Hütten mit Dusche und WC. Alle Hütten haben Veranda mit Hängematten mit Blick zum Fluß. Die ganze Anlage ist sehr gut gepflegt und wird gut geführt. Essen gut. Alles in allem ein sehr schöne Unterkunft für Abenteurer.

2011: Vakantie in Suriname was een leuk weekje weg van alle beslommeringen van Paramaribo. Met vliegtuig vanuit Paramaribo naar een nederzetting in de buurt, vandaar met een lange sloep naar de vakantie plek in het oerwoud. Rondwandelingen door de bossen met een gids. Uitleg over leven van de bosbewoners met aangelegde groente tuintjes.

Zeer fraaie ongerepte natuur. En daarnaast een mooie kijk op het dagelijks leven in de jungle. Zelfs die ene tropische regenbui heeft veel indruk gemaakt.