MATU ISLAND

Matu Island is located in the Blommensteinmeer reservoir, in the Brokopondo district. You can reach it by road, on the Afobakaweg, about 2 hours from Paramaribo. On the degrad Tiemba, the boatswain from Matu Island will pick you up and take you to the site, more than an hour away by pirogue. The main building has 16 rooms, all with king-size beds or king-size bunk beds, washbasin and fan. Toilets and showers are located in the corridor. For more privacy, or if you're in a group, you can also opt for the bungalows: there's a three-bedroom cabin and a four-bedroom cabin. In terms of activities, you won't be outdone on this magnificent site: kayak excursions, Tukunari and Piranha fishing, boat trips along Bakaaboto, observation of local wildlife or simply relaxing in one of the two hammock camps, with a splendid view over the lake. It's also at night that the site delivers on its promise of wonder: in the darkness of night, a sky glittering with a thousand stars awaits you, to round off your stay on this island paradise.

Even if it's a little less luxurious than Paradise Island, it's just as worth the detour! And although there's no swimming pool in the middle of the island, you'll find that there are plenty of options for swimming... We'll leave you to discover all this for yourself!