Kabalebo, an adventure of a life-time

Armed with my backpack which included my favorite camera equipment, my group and I were ready to leave at 11:30 am from Zorg and Hoop Airport to the perserved natural resort Kabalebo. After an hour of flying, our pilot, Diego,landed safely at the airstrip of Kabalebo.

The fully air conditioned rooms in the perserved  jungle of Suriname were awaited us.

Room options differ from rooms in the main lodge and at inspiration point. There are also cabins near the river or a bridal suite.

When we arrived there Jerry, the operation manager, his teammembers, and the rest of his crew were already waiting for us with exotic natural cold drinks.

The first thing on our schedule after lunch was the introduction tour of about one hour. Our guides Mitchel and Theryll did their best to explain details about plants, animals, and also to answer questions of other visitors. .

Later that afternoon we had a boat tour to Bivak where we could swim in the Kabalebo river.

On day two, we visited the rapid Moi Moi, translated in English called Beautiful. On our way with the boat tour to Moi Moi, we could see all kinds of birds like e.g. King Fisher, Tucans, Ara's, and Herons.

Before reaching Moi Moi, we stopped at Zandkreek (Sandcreek). Zandkreek is in the Kabalebo river. It was nice to see how my fellow visitors on the tour enjoyed their rapids called sula's in Surinamese.

On day 3 we went to Kilometer 3 a different rapid. We enjoyed seeing a crocodile close by the rapid. It was amazing to see how many birds and animals we've seen during the trip.

Day 4.
Part of the group was on a kayak; Another part went to misty mountain and some went fishing. I was allowed to be in kayak touring boat. For some people it was their first kayak experience.

Firgil- the boatsman of the kayak touring boat went on several boat tours with us during the trip.

For 2019 Kabalebo Resort has received a certificate of Excellence from tripadvisor. Seems that they have received this certificate over and over again.

On day 5 it was time to say goodbye to Jerry and the other team members.
It is important to say that the service at Kabalebo was beyond excellent . As a photographer, I can definitely say to visitors and other photographers that on your visit to Kabalebo you are more then one hundred percent sure that you will see more then enough birds and animals to photograph.

I am proud to say that Kabalebo is  part of the 93% preserved bush and Suriname and I am definetly coming back next year.This experience has allowed me to relax while enjoying the beauty and adventures in nature.
Thanks to everyone including my fellow visitors for giving me the adventure of a life-time.<

New Years Eve in Suriname

Suriname, one of the top ten places to be on New Years Eve

Spending New Years Eve in the smallest country of South America called Suriname, a country not very well-known to the world, could be one of the most memorable events of a life-time. Every year friends and family from abroad visit Suriname just to experience this beautiful event.

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The celebration starts in the morning.

Around 10 - 11AM people start filling up the Dominee and surrounded streets. Normal traffic during those moment is not allowed. People from different ethnic backgrounds and visitors are walking, singing, drinking and dancing in the streets of Paramaribo. Music boxes are in almost every corner of the street.
People are posing in the crowds for their selfie on Instagram, Twitter, Snap Chat or Facebook.
It is one of the events where you want to show your friends that you were present.

Live bands, DJs, Professional dance groups are performing on constructed platforms and moving trucks. Almost everyone is laughing in the streets.

One of the most memorable moments of the day is around 12.00 - 13.00 when the shops and companies are organizing the firecracker shootings. Before the event starts earplugs are distributed to the visitors on the streets. Don't forget to take a picture at the scene of one of the firecrackers moments.

In the late afternoon or early evening the party continues at different public and private places. Another location, the Waterkant is a very well-known location for the parties at night. Around 10 PM the party ends and most of the people are heading back home where the celebration continues at home.

At 00.00 AM there are countdown events at different locations. One public place where the celebration takes place is the Onafhankelijkheids square.

It is good to know that events start at the beginning of December and end in the first week of January. Feel free to visit Suriname and experience the celebration during the whole month of December or especially on New Years Eve. With all the ethnic groups mixed into one during New Years celebration I guarantee that you will definitely feel at home.

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