jaw jaw

The Saramaccan maroon village Jaw Jaw is situated on the upper Suriname River at the Jaw Jaw rapids. The village is situated in the center of Suriname and is surrounded by beautiful forest.

The lifestyle of the Saramaccan maroons still looks much like that of their ancestors from Africa. The village is under the leadership of a captain who is assisted by male and female basjas. The daily activities consist of the cultivation of small fields in the forest, hunting and fishing.

Prices starting at € 302,-

2 day Jaw Jaw tour € 302,-
3 day Jaw Jaw tour € 413,-

Transportation

Bus/boat: Drive to Atjoni on an unpaved road (3-4 hours) and a 40 minutes boot trip.

Highlights during the 3 day all in tour:

Enjoy the peace and quiet and harmony of nature.
Guided walk through the village and introduction with the day to day live and culture of the Saramaccans who are keeping their African traditions of fishing, hunting, boatbuilding, believes, religion, natural medicine, culture, clothing, architecture and design alive in the Surinamese jungle.
Guided forest walk with explanation about trees, plants and their use.
Visit to the Ferulasi rapids and the village of Gunsi
Navigate in a dug out canoe.
Traditional fishing
Cultural show (additional charge)

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