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Fredberg is located in the heart of the Surinamese tropical desert on the Upper Saramacca, close to Pikin Saamaka, and was discovered a few years ago. This uninhabited area is known for its wildlife, including the rare bird species called Cock of the Rock. The tour is highly recommended for adventurers who want to explore the jungle of Suriname.

Program

At 06:45 you will leave the Suforyou office by bus to Fredberg. It is about a 3 to 4 hour drive to the base camp. On the way you will make a few stops so you can use the toilet or buy some snacks. The last 90 minutes of the journey is on an unpaved, bumpy road.

Arrival at base camp
In the afternoon you will arrive at the beautiful base camp, which is located in the middle of the jungle. Here you will be treated to a delicious lunch. If you are a large group, you will hear during lunch whether you will go up the mountain first or whether you will stay at the base camp. If you go up the mountain immediately, it is time to put on your jungle clothes. You can put all the necessary items for the mountain in your backpack and you can leave the rest at the base camp

Hiking to the top of the Fredberg
The adventure is about to begin! First, you will travel by bus in about half an hour to the foot of the mountain. The guide will even tell you what the walk will look like and how long it will take. When everyone is ready, you will start the walk. During the walk, you will determine the pace together with the group. You will even take a break every now and then, but if you need more breaks, that is no problem either. After about 3 to 4 hours, you will reach the top of the mountain, depending on the condition of the group.

On the Fredberg
When you reach the top, you first arrive at the camp where you will spend the night. Here you can put down your things and then immediately walk to the viewpoint. You will be amazed, because everywhere you look, you see the jungle. It is time to explore the mountain and even when you come to the walk. You can already hang up your hammock. When the sun sets, you can enjoy the beautiful view. When the evening falls, the cooks will have a delicious meal ready for you. After dinner you can enjoy the beautiful starry sky and the sound of the howler monkeys. You will spend the night in a hammock.

Sunrise on the Fredberg
It is definitely worth getting out of your hammock in time for the sunrise. You can wake up wonderfully peacefully while enjoying the beautiful view. The guide will also try to spot some birds and monkeys from the mountain. After this you will be treated to a delicious extensive breakfast, so that you will have enough energy to walk down. Around 10:00 you will leave again.

Back at base camp
Around lunch you will be back at base camp. During lunch you can even recover from the walk. After this it is time to chill at base camp. You can take a dip in the cooling water or even relax in the hammock. Around 17:30 you will have the opportunity to take a walk through the jungle with the guide. it gets dark, the nocturnal animals come to life and the jungle will look very different. The rest of the evening you can enjoy the campfire and tonight you will sleep in a bed again.

Last day at base camp
At 07:00 you can choose to join the guide to look for monkeys and birds during a lovely morning walk. When you return from the walk, a delicious breakfast will be ready for you, made by the chefs. The rest of the day is open for your own extension. For example, you can't even enjoy the water yet. After lunch it is time to leave this beautiful place again. You will return to the city around 19:00, depending on the traffic.

When: Monday , Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

Transport: By bus

Travel time: 3 hours

Departure: 06:45 from Hotel Torarica (Mr. LJ Rietbergplein 1)

Back in Paramaribo on the last day: 7:00 PM

Minimum 2 persons

Languages: Dutch, English & Surinamese

Including: Guide, Bus & boat transfer, Story museum, Bonitrail interactive forest walk, Lunch

Handy take-along list:

Hat or cap: with which you can protect your face from the tropical sun.

Good walking shoes: For protection of your feet and during long walks.

Long pants and long sleeve shirt: To protect you from insects and powerful plants.

Camera & good batteries: A camera is essential to capture the beautiful surroundings. Make sure the batteries are fully charged so you don't miss any memorable moments.

Raincoat/ poncho: For historical showers.

Sunscreen: For protection against the sun.

Mosquito milk: To protect you from insect bites during the tour.

Backpack: For storing personal belongings during the walk.

Toiletries: Personal care products such as toothpaste, soap and shampoo for hygiene on the go.

Towel (for swimming areas): A towel comes in handy during swimming activities or to dry yourself off after water adventures.

Reading material: When you want to get some rest.

Swimwear: Bring swimwear for swimming and refreshment opportunities.

Dry clothes: Extra clothes to change into after water activities and in case you get wet.

Small change SRD: Small change is useful for local purchases, connectors and souvenirs.

waterproof bag for electronics and securities: In case you want to keep these items safe.

Passport: Mandatory due to checkpoint along the way!