Tourist Attractions · From Paramaribo to Atjoni by car, followed by boatd a 2,5 hour journey upstream through rapids to Samaaka Museum.
Saamaka Marron Museum
From Paramaribo to Atjoni by car, followed by boatd a 2,5 hour journey upstream through rapids to Samaaka Museum.
The Saamaka Maroon Museum is an art and cultural history museum dedicated to the Saamaka people. It is located in the village of Pikin Slee, along the Upper Suriname River. The Saamaka, also known as the Saramaccan people, are a Maroon community whose ancestors escaped from the plantations during the period of slavery and established settlements along the Upper Suriname River and the Saramacca River. The tribe to which the residents belong is the Dombi-lo, one of the twelve Saramaka clans. The paramount chief of the Dombi is Wazen Eduards. The village has approximately 3,000 inhabitants and is one of the largest Saramaka villages.
Local rules
Ask your guide or host about access and local customs. Stay with your guide and follow instructions at the site. Connectivity: Save the map and important numbers before travel. Ask your operator which communication arrangements are available if mobile reception is lost.
Nearest help
Nearest help Local village healthcare clinic at Debike can be reached via boat. Contact numbers: 7115912/ 8826576/ 8407824/ 8634586/ 8424408
Last verified 2026-10-09 · version 3
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- Coordinates
- 4.256305, -55.447947
- Contact
- 8996937
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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