Region: South America
Location: Island in the Upper Suriname River, at the Ferulasi rapids, Sipaliwini District, Suriname (approximately 180 km from Paramaribo)
Type: Jungle Lodge
Established: Not publicly stated
Accommodation inventory: 23 detached lodges, each with private bathroom (hot and cold water), air conditioning, private veranda, and Wi-Fi. Family amenities include baby cots and high chairs. Hammock camps also available.
Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi in lodges
Access: Road + Boat (from Paramaribo, approximately 4 hours by bus to Atjoni, then 1 hour by boat on the Upper Suriname River to the island)
Best season: Year-round
Languages: Dutch, English (professional guides)
Dining: All-inclusive: 3 meals per day, plus coffee, tea, lemonade, and water throughout the day. Regional Surinamese and Maroon cuisine.
Chef: Not a private-chef venue
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Solar-powered with 24-hour electricity. Waste separation and recycling, with a focus on reducing plastic. Sustainable management of the resort to keep the natural environment clean and environmentally friendly. Located in a malaria-free area, confirmed by Surinamese health authorities.
Community: Employment for residents from surrounding Maroon villages. 9 of the island’s 12 hectares are untouched rainforest; only 3 hectares are developed for the resort.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Caimans (night boat trips), colourful birds, monkeys, and diverse flora and fauna. A 30-minute walking trail circles the island through pristine rainforest.
- Avian & Special Interest: Forest walks with local guides explaining medicinal plants and trees.
- Adventure & Waterways: Adventure boat trip at night to spot caimans. Boat excursions on the Upper Suriname River. Swimming pool on the island.
- Cultural & Immersion: Saramaccan Maroon culture is central. Village walks to nearby Maroon villages (Ladoani, Gunsi, Nieuw Aurora, JawJaw). Cultural dance and music evenings featuring traditional Seketi, Awasa, and Bandamba dances (available for groups of 8 or more).
- Wellness & Luxury: 23 lodges with air conditioning, private bathrooms, hot water, and private verandas. Swimming pool. Comfortable, not rustic — positioned as a “luxury eco-resort.” Wi-Fi available.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is a comfortable resort, not a bare-bones jungle lodge. With air conditioning, hot water, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and a swimming pool, it sits in the comfort tier. Not luxury in the five-star sense, but well-equipped.
- Cultural evening requires a minimum group size. The dance and music evening is not offered for groups of 7 or fewer.
- Reasonable physical fitness is recommended for the included excursions (forest walks, boat trips).
- The island is malaria-free, confirmed by Surinamese health authorities. Malaria tablets are not necessary.
- Bring a weekend bag for the interior. Main luggage can be stored in Paramaribo if you’re returning there.
- Dress code for excursions: long trousers and long-sleeved shirts for forest walks and evenings (mosquito protection). Water boots or slippers recommended for boat rides.
Contact
anaulanatureresort.com · Office: Wagenwegstraat 24, Paramaribo · Phone: (597) 410 700 · Email: info@anaulanatureresort.com
Coordinates: 4.385534340809176, -55.387963946709675 (Anaula Nature Resort)