Region: South America
Location: RD06 Roura, PR 40, 97353 Kaw, French Guiana (on the heights of Kaw Mountain)
Type: Ecolodge
Established: Not publicly stated
Accommodation inventory: 8 wooden chalets (Le Kouali, L’Angélique, Le Grignon — the latter accessible for people with reduced mobility). Three chalets have two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room. Le Grignon also has a large laboratory. All have satellite TV, equipped kitchen, fridge/freezer, and hot water.
Connectivity: No internet mentioned. Guests note it’s an ideal place to disconnect.
Access: Road (from Cayenne, approximately 2 hours by car via the RD06 to Kaw Mountain; the road is unpaved and can be difficult in poor conditions)
Best season: Year-round.
Languages: French (primary). Some English may be available with new management; confirm when booking.
Dining: Meals prepared on-site using fresh, local produce. Full breakfast, lunch, and dinner available. The new managers (Isabelle and Antonin) prepare Thai meals that have been praised by recent guests.
Chef: On-site kitchen. Not a private-chef venue.
Dietary: Not publicly stated. Confirm with the lodge.
Conservation: Located in primary forest on Kaw Mountain. The lodge serves nature lovers, scientists, students, and tourists looking to study and observe nature. It has hosted entomological research and National Moth Week events.
Community: Local staff. Recently taken over by new managers (Isabelle and Antonin) who have received positive reviews for their welcome and service.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Primary forest setting with exceptional insect diversity (Agrias, Morpho, Titanus giganteus). Cock-of-the-rock birds and the Diamond waterfall are nearby. Orchids and epiphytic plants grow around the chalets.
- Avian & Special Interest: Guided walks for fauna and flora discovery. Entomology-focused activities and night outings. The lodge is a recommended base for insect collectors and naturalists.
- Adventure & Waterways: Guided walks to the Amazon rainforest, the Cock-of-the-Rock, and the Diamond waterfall.
- Cultural & Immersion: Not a cultural immersion destination; the focus is nature and research.
- Wellness & Luxury: Simple, comfortable wooden chalets. Not a luxury property. The value is in the forest setting and the access to nature.
Important Visitor Notes
- New management since 2025. Isabelle and Antonin took over recently and have received warm reviews for their welcome and the Thai meals they prepare. Previous management received some critical reviews regarding maintenance and wildlife decline.
- Reviews are mixed. The lodge holds a 4.3–4.4/5 average on Petit Futé across 14 reviews. Positive reviews praise the calm, the nature, and the new managers. One critical review from May 2023 cited declining standards, maintenance issues, and concerns about waste management.
- The road to the lodge is unpaved and can be difficult. Guests note it takes approximately 2 hours from Cayenne, longer if trees have fallen. Arriving at night can be challenging due to lack of signage.
- No internet. This is a deliberate disconnect.
- Entomology focus. This is one of the few lodges in the region specifically equipped and recommended for insect study, with a laboratory in the Grignon chalet.
Contact
amazonenature.com · Email: contact@amazonenature.com
Coordinates: 4.559402, -52.20705