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Jungle Survival Training Course - Complete course
offered by supplier M08150 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 13
day(s)
Group Size: 4
- 8
people
Destination(s):
Suriname
Specialty Categories:
Rainforest
Native Americans
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1434 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1484 US Dollar (USD)
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The course is given on location in the forest. However in accordance with the company policy in favor of the preservation of the forest, the practical section of the course will limit the usage of forest material to an absolute minimum. Edible and useful materials and wildlife and the way to acquire them are indicated, rather than actually consumed.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Paramaribo - Wasyabo:
In the morning we are transfered to the airport Zorg en Hoop on the outskirts of Paramaribo. There we get on a small plane for a one and a half hour flight to the Amerindian village Wasyabo. During the flight we get a good impression of the vastness and remoteness of the rainforests of the Guianas which stretches on all sides as far as the eye can see during most of the flight. When we touch down on grass of the small airstrip at Wasyabo in the immediate vicinity of the village it becomes more and more obvious what our position is, in the middle of the Amazon rainforest.
Wasyabo to Cawfall or Alaman Fadon or Bigi Boktu:
We board the korjaal (dugout canoe) for our journey further upstream. As soon as we have boarded and the luggage is packed safely the outboard engines are started and we leave Wasyabo for Cawfall. The first section of about two hours to the mouth of the Kabalebo, a tributary of the Corantyne is free of rocks. Just before we get to the Kabalebo we see the first sign of rocks. After the Kabalebo the boat slows down because of the many rocks in the river. We take our lunch as we go. Stopping when we meet something of special interest.
(L) (D)
Day 2:
Cawfall to Wonotobo:
From Cawfall, Alaman Fadon or Bigi Boktu depending on the location reached an early departure for the journey to the Wonotobo. The river is quite clear to travel at some places and at others one has to be very aware of treacherous rocks. At some places, especially the area before Powisi Island the river is a true labyrinth of islands and rapids. Much of the progress depends on the waterlevel. Usually approaching Wonotobo will be heralded by foam floating on the water. When approaching the rapids one can almost feel their presence even though the rapids are well concealed.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 3:
Wonotobo Basic Training Day:
During the Basic Training Course you will do the following:
- Get acquainted with the jungle;
- Learn the basics of how to find your way back to civilization;
- Learn the basics of how to make a shelter;
- Learn the basics of how to find your food.
The basic section will consist of theoretical sessions and short jungle hikes and boattrips to get acquainted with the jungle and flora and fauna as encountered. The activities to acquire the targeted skills and knowledge will be allocated to the days of the course according to a preset plan. However they may be re-allocated due to circumstances and opportunities that arise.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 4:
Wonotobo Basic Training Day:
See first day of the Basic Training Course.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 5:
Wonotobo Basic Training Day:
See first day of the Basic Training Course.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 6:
Wonotobo Training Transition Day:
Transition from the basic course to the advanced course. Preparations are made for the trekking of the next day.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 7:
Wonotobo Advanced Training Day:
During the advanced section of the course you will:
- Get further acquainted with the Jungle;
- Learn how to find your way back to civilization;
- Learn how to make a shelter;
- Learn how to find your food;
- Learn how to make simple utensils for: carrying loads, catching fish and game.
This section comprises a two-day hike through the forest further up the river to the remoteness beyond the rapids, depending on conditions. The activities to acquire the targeted skills and knowledge will be allocated to the days of the course according to a preset plan. However they may be re-allocated due to circumstances and opportunities that arise.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 8:
Wonotobo Advanced Training Day:
See first day of the Advanced Training Course.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 9:
Wonotobo Advanced Training Day:
See first day of the Advanced Training Course.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 10:
Wonotobo to Cawfall:
This morning we take an early breakfast. We have a long day ahead for it is a long way back and the progress of this day wil determine the progress of the following days. Straight after breakfast we start cleaning up and loading the boat. After a hearty greeting from the captain and the inhabitants of Wanapan we embark and head back for Cawfall. The intention is to get as close as possible to Cawfall.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 11:
Cawfall to Apura or Oreala:
From Cawfall we leave early in the morning headed for Apura and we make an attempt to reach Oreala.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 12:
Apura or Oreala - New Nickerie:
From Apura or Oreala, depending on circumstances, we leave by boat to New Nickerie at the mouth of the Corantyne river.
(B) (L)
Day 13:
Nw Nickerie / Bigipan - Paramaribo
Early in the morning we go to the Bigipan Nature Reserve, a coastal swamp with numerous species of birds. After lunch there is occasion to shop in Nw Nickerie. We leave in the late afternoon by bus to Paramaribo.
(B) (L)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes Surinamese VAT. Included is all accommodation and transportation as per itinerary. Not included in the price is accommodation in Paramaribo.
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