Anaula Nature Resort - Resort - Nummer 23 op overzichtskaart
Hightlights
Visit Maroon villages Flora and fauna Rapids
Accomodation
Anaula Nature Resort features a 16-odd detached lodges all offer beautiful views
on the river. These lodges offer accommodation for 2 to 5 persons per lodge and all have four-poster beds
with mosquito net, comfortable furniture, bathroom with shower (cold water) and toilet and a private veranda.
For the youngest guests there are baby beds and baby highchairs available.
Guests with sleep apnea are no problem. Anaula has batteries and inverters available
to use your device, so you can enjoy a good night's sleep.
There is electricity available from 18:30 to 23:00. At that time you can charge your batteries in your lodge.
Location of the resort
The Anaula Nature Resort is located on a with forest covered island of ± 12 acres at the foot of the Ferulassi rapid.
Approximately 2 ha of the island is used for the the resort, the rest 9 ha. is pure tropical rainforest. There are trails on the island, so you are able to make
forest walks on your own. A walk around the island takes about 30 minutes.
The island is approximately 170 km away from the capital Paramaribo and is about 6 hours drive and 1 hour boat ride away.
You can reach the Anaula Nature Resort also by plane. A domestic flight from Paramaribo to the nearby airstrip Ladoani, takes about 45 minutes.
From Ladoani you travel by boat in 10 minutes to Anaula Nature Resort.
Upper Suriname
The Upper Suriname Area, where Anaula Nature Resort is located, is known for its unique Maroon culture and her virgin Amazon rainforest.
The Maroons, descendants of runaway slaves, have long ago settled in the inaccessible interior, where they build a new life.
Because of their isolated way of life, they have developed a unique culture with strong African influences.
Maroon villages as Ladoani, Gunsi, New Aurora and JawJaw are situated in the vicinity of the Anaula Nature Resort.
The women in their colorful robes, the children playing on the waterfront in contrast with the purity of the tropical rainforest, provide a breathtaking scene.
The Maroons are proud of their culture and would like you to get acquainted with their fascinating way of life.
Lodges
Currently, Anaula Nature Resort has 16-odd detached lodges all of which offer beautiful river views. These lodges offer accommodation for 2 to 5 persons
per lodge and all have four-poster beds with mosquito net, comfortable furniture, bathroom with shower (cold water) and toilet and a private veranda.
For the youngest guests there are baby beds and baby highchairs available.
Resort facilities
The Anaula Nature Resort offers a number of facilities where our guests can use as needed . Pool
Our swimming pool with a spacious plateau around the pool is right next to the restaurant and is equipped with parasols and comfortable couches and sofas. Spacious dining room with cocktail bar
Anaula features a spacious dining room that can accommodate about 40 people. From the dining room you have direct views of the pool.
For our guests who like a drink during their stay, our bar is available to you.
At our bar a wide range of drinks are available like beer, (Chilean) wines, gin, martini, rum, baileys, vodka, campari etc.
Activities
The Anaula Nature Resort offers a wide range of activities and excursions you can attend during your stay. These program elements are included
in our standard package, except for the Tapawatra day excursion. Viewing foliage
The educational forest walk will introduce you to the best kept secrets of the tropical rainforest, such as the local medicinal use of plants and trees. Caimans tour
During this exciting night tour which takes about 1 1/2 hours, go by canoe in search of caimans. During this nighttime boating excursion you can usually
enjoy a beautiful starry sky. Village walk
Visiting a Maroon village you will not soon forget. The welcoming Marron Population is proud of its culture and allows you to introduce you
to their ancient customs and habits. Cultural Dance Show
The cultural dance show with Saramaccan traditional song and dance, do not miss this. Dances like the Seketi, Awasa and Bandamba will be performed for you.
The cultural dancing is offered with a minimum number of 7 guests. Kayaking
Anaula features some kayaking which you can use, Without extra charge. Tapawatra Sula
This full day excursion takes you to the mighty Tapawatra rapid. Here you can enjoy a nice picnic and a natural whirlpool. The Tapawatra rapid lies at
the confluence of the Rio Pikin, the Gran Rio and the Upper Suriname River. You will visit, if time alows, the residence of the granman (great chief) of
the Saramaccans, Mr. Belfon Aboikonie in Asidonhopo. The price of this day trip is: 50 euros (minimum number of participants: 6 people). It is not recommended
to perform this trip with high water in the river, as the Tapawatra rapid disappears completely under water.
Some activities may not proceed at too low or even too high water level in the river
Program
The program is subject to change.
Program depends on the number of days you are staying at the resort. Click on the following link(s) for a
complete description of the program.
Day 1
Today we start our nature and culture experience and drive from Paramaribo to the south.
Gradually the impressive giant trees and the villages appear. After about 190 km we arrive at the village Atjoni the beginning of
an exciting canoe trip. After 45 minutes with motorized canoe we arrive at the comfortable Anaula Nature Resort, located at the foot of the
Ferulassi rapids, where you will spend the night. During this cruise you see breathtaking nature and several Maroon villages, where waving
women and children stand along the riverbed. We pass the turbulent Jaw Jaw rapids.
After checking in you get the opportunity to explore the resort, lunch will be served buffet style. After lunch we go by canoe
to a nearby swimming place, the Ferullasi rapids or to a beautiful sandy beach
where we can relax, swim and enjoy a natural bath. After dinner the guide will give information about our the Saramaccan culture.
After this we are going on an exciting adventure in search of caimans. You can also
enjoy the beautiful starry sky and the total silence of the Amazon rainforest. Day 2
After the forest walk and before the lunch you have the opportunity to fish, swim or just enjoy the scenery in a hammock by the river
and the beautiful view of the island. After lunch we go by canoe to the village of New Aurora for a village walk. During the
tour of the village you will meet the locals and their unique way of life and their traditions and customs.
We visit the mission with a church, primary school and a medical post.
After dinner, you can enjoy
cultural dances. Traditional dances such as the Seketi, Awasa and Bandamba will be carried out for you. Our guide will explain
the content and meaning of these dances.
Note: the cultural dance is only offered at a minimum of 8 guests. Day 3
This morning you can paddle, kayak, swim, take a walk, relax at the pool,
read a book in the hammock, or enjoy the peace of nature. Optionally, you can also participate in excursions such as an intensive forest walk or a visit
to the plots of the local residents. After lunch departure to Paramaribo.
Day 1
Today we start our nature and culture experience and drive from Paramaribo to the south.
Gradually the impressive giant trees and the villages appear. After about 190 km we arrive at the village Atjoni the beginning of
an exciting canoe trip. After 45 minutes with motorized canoe we arrive at the comfortable Anaula Nature Resort, located at the foot of the
Ferulassi rapids, where you will spend the night. During this cruise you see breathtaking nature and several Maroon villages, where waving
women and children stand along the riverbed. We pass the turbulent Jaw Jaw rapids.
After checking in you get the opportunity to explore the resort, lunch will be served buffet style. After lunch we go by canoe
to a nearby swimming place, the Ferullasi rapids or to a beautiful sandy beach
where we can relax, swim and enjoy a natural bath. After dinner the guide will give information about our the Saramaccan culture. Day 2
This morning you can paddle, kayak, swim, take a walk, relax at the pool,
read a book in the hammock, or enjoy the peace of nature.
After lunch we take a walk on the island, where the resort is located. During this walk
you are told about the local medicinal use of plants. During the civil war in 1986 the jungle commandos of Ronnie Brunswick visited
the island for their immortality rituals. The remnants of these rituals remind us of this unique piece of history.
After the walk in the woods we go by canoe to a deserted island in the Ferulassi rapids with a beautiful sandy beach, where we can relax,
swim and enjoy a natural bath.
After dinner we are going on an exciting adventure in search of caimans. You can also
enjoy the beautiful starry sky and the total silence of the Amazon rainforest. Day 3
After breakfast we go by canoe to the village of New Aurora for a village walk. During the
tour of the village you will meet the locals and their unique way of life and their traditions and customs.
We visit the mission with a church, primary school and a medical post.
From New Aurora we walk to the nearby village of Gunsi where the canoe is waiting for us.
During this walk we pass agricultural plots with various crops of the local residents.
After dinner, you can enjoy
cultural dances. Traditional dances such as the Seketi, Awasa and Bandamba will be carried out for you. Our guide will explain
the content and meaning of these dances.
Note: the cultural dance is only offered at a minimum of 8 guests. Day 4
This morning you can paddle, kayak, swim, take a walk, relax at the pool,
read a book in the hammock, or enjoy the peace of nature. Optionally, you can also participate in excursions such as an intensive forest walk or a visit
to the plots of the local residents. After lunch departure to Paramaribo.
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Including
Full board, accommodation, bus and boat transport, tea, coffee.
Good to know
Children enjoy extra discount on the price, please inform.
Look on Tripadvisor
for reviews about this resort, see also their photographs and video recordings.
Convenient to take along
- Small backpack to carry camera or water while walking. - Pocket money (in SRD) for the purchase of souvenirs or (alcoholic) drinks. - Camera, video camera. - Insect repellent and sunscreen lotion. - Raincoat and sometimes a shawl can be handy (sun/rain). - Swimsuit and towel. - Sun hat or cap. - Do not forget your medications. - Backpack/bag made of waterproof material or packaged in a plastic (garbage) bag. - Clothing and change. - Running shoes, slippers, water sandals. - Personal items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, ... - Flashlight. - Penknife.
Remarks
Because there is close cooperation with regional organizations in the field, the entire local community will benefit from
this tour. Due to circumstances it may be possible that not all parts of the tour as in the
description listed, can proceed. Also, components can be carried out in a different order than stated.
You will be picked up with a bus or taxi at Kekemba Resort Paramaribo. Departure time: 8:30. We recommend that you stand by 15 minutes before departure.
You will be dropped of at Kekemba Resort Paramaribo. Excepted arrival time: 16:00
Prices
The prices are per person.
3 dagen/days / 2 nachten/nights Price euro 240
4 dagen/days / 3 nachten/nights price euro 280
On this trip children can get a discount.
Ask for the children's rates.
Prices are subject to change.
This tour continues with a minimum number of participants: 4
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Info
The difference between a hotel or guest house and an apartment is the kitchen. As soon as there is a kitchen present the term Apartment is allowed to be used.
Also, ever been in a hotel and you could not make hot water for a delicious noodle soup or a cup of coffee?
Rent a (studio)apartment at Kekemba Resort Paramaribo and minimum features of the kitchen are fridge, stove, microwave,
kettle, cups, glasses, cutlery, pots and a Senseo coffee maker on request!
We stayed for two weeks in Kekemba; John en Lloyd helped us with everything. Both are also good cooks. Safe and clean, everything worked well, nice pool. The road will be better in a few weeks now. Taxi is around the corner and cheap.They know their way in Suriname. A review left behind about Kekemba Resort Paramaribo on world's largest travel site TRIPADVISOR
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