The Maratakka river is situated in the district of Nickerie. This beautiful river is not yet discovered by most of the tourists. We have chances to see manatees, giant otters, Toco Toucan and because of the many Mauritius palms we have a very good opportunity to see the blue and yellow macaws! 

You can choose to sleep in a bed in the village Wageningen or you can choose to stay in a nice hammock camp near city next to the river. This way you can really make a connecting with nature! 

Bigi Pan

Big Pan, meaning Great Lake, is an area formed of creeks, mangroves, wet and dry swamps. Many bird species live in this area, the most famous of which is the Scarlet Ibis. In addition to birds, the area is also rich in fish and reptiles. 

You will spend the night in a lodge on the water. There are three lodges available in Bigi Pan:

Mantje's lodge 

At Mantje's lodge you will have your own bedroom. Toilet, bathroom and electricity point are shared. 

Stephanie's lodge

At Stephanie lodge you will have your own bedroom with your own toilet. Bathroom and electricity point are shared. 

Akira overwater resort 

In the Akira lodge you have your own lodge with a private bedroom, balcony and bathroom. There is also 24/7 electricity available in your room. 

This tour can only be done when the water level is high enough. If you would like to add this tour to the Maratakka tour, please check with us if it is possible in the period that you would like to go.

* Please contact us if you want to add Bigi Pan to your Maratakka trip!

Please contact us if you:

- have any questions

- prefer to make this a private tour

- would like to do a different length

- would like to do this tour in combination with Bigi Pan or make it part of a bigger trip.

Around 8 o’clock we leave Paramaribo to start driving to Wageningen in the district of Nickerie. While on the road we can already spot some wildlife! We aim to arrive around 1 in Wageningen where we first have lunch. Near Wageningen flows the small and beautiful Maratakka river. After lunch and settling into our camp we have time to explore this river. And when the sun goes down and we had some nice dinner cooked, we go out by night and search for the animals that awaken at night! Hopefully we will find snakes, frogs, caiman etc.

There is no better place to wake up than lying in your hammock and hear the animals in the jungle start their day! Early in the morning we can spot some birds, especially the blue/yellow winged macaw. After breakfast we have a whole day to explore the river and see if we can encounter some giant otters and manatees! During this day we are flexible in what we want to do, it up to the group and you how we are going to plan the day!

Bigi Pan, meaning Great Lake, is an area formed of creeks, mangroves, wet and dry swamps. Many bird species live in this area, the most famous of which is the Scarlet Ibis. In addition to birds, the area is also rich in fish and reptiles. You spend the night in a lodge with beds and there are also options to sleep in a hammock. The following activities are planned during your stay; spot birds, caimans and snakes, kayak and possibly a mud bath. 

* Please contact us if you want to add Bigi Pan to your Maratakka trip!