Galibi Nature Reserve lies at the mouth of the Marowijne River, on the border with French Guiana. Its beaches are among the most important nesting sites in the world for leatherback turtles, and green, olive ridley and hawksbill turtles nest here too.
The area is home to the Kari'na villages of Christiaankondre and Langamankondre, which can only be reached by boat. Visitors stay overnight in the villages, go out with a local guide at night to watch turtles lay their eggs, and learn about Indigenous life on the coast.
Nesting season: February to July
Good to know
- Getting there
- About 2.5 to 3 hours by road from Paramaribo to Albina, then 45 to 90 minutes by boat along the Marowijne River. There is no road to the villages
- Season
- Turtles nest from about February to August, with most activity from April to June
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 days; tours include a night or two in a village lodge
- Entry and permits
- Reserve fees are usually included in tour prices; check with the operator
- Tips
- Sightings are not guaranteed. Turtle watching takes place at night under the supervision of a guide, so follow their instructions on lights and distance
Tours that go here
Tour operators listed on Explore Suriname, with a direct link to their own tour page.
Prices and dates change. Check with the operator before you book.
Where to stay nearby
Marowijne
Location
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