Nestled within the Guiana Shield, biodiversity hotspot of north-east South America, and bordered by Guyana, French Guiana, and Brazil, Suriname is a true hidden gem. Although it is the smallest independent nation on the continent, it is not at all small by European standards, with a land area comparable to that of Georgia. The majority of its population – numbering just 600,000 (equivalent to roughly 6.5% of London’s population) – resides on the coast, leaving vast swathes of the interior completely untouched. In fact, Suriname boasts the highest percentage of forest cover on Earth, enveloping a staggering 93% of the country’s landmass – much of which is still undiscovered, not only by tourists, but by science! .

Join Naturetrek’s George Vincent as he uncovers one of the last true frontiers in wilderness exploration, featuring encounters with such species as Harpy Eagle, Lowland Tapir, Giant Otter, eight species of primate, and even Jaguar, alongside a vast array of insects and herpetofauna. George is an experienced naturalist; his travels having spanned 50 countries, and his expertise in mammal identification has enabled him to document more than 400 species in their natural habitat, including nearly 100 primates.

Read a little more about George on the Naturetrek website.

Guianan Black Spider Monkey,  © Dick Lock

Kappler's Long-nosed Armadillo

A Slender Tree Boa (Corallus hortulanus), © Dick Lock

Guianan Brown Capuchin