Brokopondo Reservoir
Brokopondostuwmeer
One of the largest reservoirs in the world, where dead tree stumps from the flooded rainforest rise above the water. Visitors can take boat tours, stop at island camps, and stay overnight.
Brokopondo Reservoir was created in 1964 with the completion of the Afobaka Dam. It covers about 1,500 square kilometers and is one of the largest reservoirs in the world. The flooded forest left behind vast fields of dead tree stumps standing in the water, creating a striking landscape. The lake has ecological camps on islands such as Tokaisi, where you can take boat trips, swim, and fish. It is usually combined with Brownsberg as a day trip, or you can spend the night at a lakeside resort. It is about 110 km from the capital.
Opening hours
All day; cruises run with group tours
Nearby sights
- Brownsberg Nature Park
- Jodensavanne
- Cola Creek
- Neotropical Butterfly Park
- Peperpot Nature Park
- Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge
- Lalla Rookh Museum
- Arya Dewaker Temple