Galibi Nature Reserve
Natuurreservaat Galibi
A sea turtle nesting reserve at the mouth of the Marowijne River, where leatherback turtles come ashore at night, and visitors can stay in a Kalina Indigenous village.
Galibi lies at the northeastern tip of Suriname, at the mouth of the Marowijne River, about 140 km from Paramaribo. It is an important nesting site for leatherback, green and olive ridley sea turtles. Most visitors join a two-day, one-night tour: drive to Albina, then take a boat for about 1.5 hours to the Kalina Indigenous village, where you stay overnight and go out onto the beach at night with a guide to watch the turtles. The turtle-watching season runs from February to August. Flash photography and white torchlights are forbidden. The reserve's beaches require a permit, so always go with a reputable tour.
Opening hours
Turtle viewing takes place at night; visit with a guided tour
Nearby sights
- Jodensavanne
- Plantation Frederiksdorp
- Marienburg Sugar Plantation
- Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam
- Peperpot Nature Park
- Suriname River Dolphin Cruise
- Fort Zeelandia
- Garden of Palms