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NVB Atjoni bus departure point – Saramaccastraat
Paramaribo corridor departure
Reported boarding point for the NVB bus towards Atjoni. Confirm the day's departure location and service with NVB. Address / area: Saramaccastraat at Prinsenstraat, near Central Market, Paramaribo
Local rules
Access: Open 24/7 as a street, buses operate ∼04:00 - 22:00. Atjoni bus leaves only once per day, very early: around 07:00-08:00. If you miss it, there is no second NVB Atjoni bus that day. No ticket gate, no reservation system. First come, first served. You pay in the bus - cash SRD only, no pin. Price 2024-2026: SRD 150-250 pp to Atjoni (changes with fuel). Confirm by phone day before. Wheelchair accessible buses exist in NVB fleet, but Atjoni buses are often older coaster buses - ask 1 day ahead if you need assistance. what to know: Be there 1 hour early. Buses fill up and leave when full, sometimes before scheduled time. Luggage: 1 big bag allowed in hold. No large cargo, no fuel jerrycans inside passenger area. No official waiting room, toilet, or shelter. Bring umbrella / rain cover, water. Safety: It's busy market area. Keep valuables closed, don't leave bags unattended. Police patrols around Heiligenweg. Private vs NVB: Many private minibuses also shout "Atjoni! Atjoni!" on same street. NVB is the state-owned company - blue/white buses, cheaper and more reliable for schedule. The private ones leave when full too but charge more. Connection at Atjoni: Bus stops at Atjoni where you transfer to boat to interior villages (Pokigron, etc.). Last boat connections depend on water level.
Nearest help
Nearest Reliable Help Place in the Area If you need help right there: NVB Dispatch / PL Bus post - Steenbakkerijstraat - 100m away - Lijn 8 Bus Stop - staff can call NVB HQ. Politie Bureau Centrum - Politie station near Heiligenweg - map lists NVB station "situated nearby to the bus station Heiligenweg, as well as near the police station Politie" - 2 minute walk. Tourist Information / Shops: Keizerstraat has travel agencies like Busiwagi at Keizer St 135-137, Phone +597 8700744 - they organize Atjoni transfers daily and are very reliable for foreigners if NVB doesn't answer. My advice for you in Paramaribo: Go to Saramaccastraat the evening before (16:00-17:00) and confirm with the driver where exactly the Atjoni bus will park tomorrow. Then be there at 06:30 with cash. Call +597 472450 in the morning if you don't see it.
Last verified 2026-09-16 · version 2
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- Coordinates
- 5.821552, -55.163383
- Contact
- +597 472450 or +597 401298
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Safety protocols to read before you travel
A01Guided activitiesUse a guide who knows the route and explains the safety arrangements.
Choose a guide through an established operator and ask about route experience, training, equipment and emergency arrangements. Follow the safety briefing, stay with the group and do not undertake an unfamiliar activity alone. Stop when conditions become unsafe.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source SCSD project Revised Deliverable 2 and Workshop 1 protocol guidance
A02Jungle excursionsStay on known trails, share the route and carry essential supplies.
Stay on marked or known trails, tell someone the intended route and carry water, communications and a basic first-aid kit. Avoid excursions during severe weather.
Version 2 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source Rev. - DELIVERABLE 2 REPORT - Tourism Awareness&Saferty SCSD project.docx, section 3.3; draft pending TCT/PIU approval
A03Water recreation and river hazardsCheck physical hazards and fresh-water health risks before an activity.
Ask the guide about currents, rocks, water levels and safe access before any water activity. Wear suitable flotation equipment for boating. Do not dive into unfamiliar water or enter rapids to swim or bathe, and keep children under close supervision. CDC advises avoiding swimming in unchlorinated rivers, lakes and ponds in Suriname because fresh water can carry infections. A locally designated swimming spot does not establish water quality.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source SCSD project Revised Deliverable 2 and Workshop 1 protocol guidance; https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/suriname
A04Wildlife awarenessDo not approach or feed wildlife; report dangerous sightings.
Do not approach or feed wildlife and do not handle unknown plants or animals. Keep a safe distance and report dangerous wildlife sightings to the guide or responsible local contact.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source Rev. - DELIVERABLE 2 REPORT - Tourism Awareness&Saferty SCSD project.docx, section 3.3; draft pending TCT/PIU approval