Tafelberg is a sandstone table mountain, or tepui, in the heart of Suriname. Its plateau rises about 1,026 m above sea level and around a kilometre above the surrounding forest, and it lies within the Central Suriname Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
There are no roads or facilities. Visits are rare, multi-day expeditions with camping, hikes to waterfalls and viewpoints, and rough climbs over rock. It suits fit travellers who want one of the most remote landscapes in the Guianas.
Endemic species above the clouds
Good to know
- Getting there
- Only on an organised expedition, by road to Atjoni and then by helicopter to the mountain; the nearby Rudi Kappel airstrip is also used for flights
- Time needed
- Expeditions last around 8 days
- Entry and permits
- Expeditions are priced on request or from about EUR 2,300 per person; check with the operator
- Tips
- Demanding terrain with overnight camping; a good level of fitness is needed
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.
Location
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