Atjoni Landing (Pokigron)
Atjoni
The end of the road from Paramaribo. All trips on the Upper Suriname River transfer to motorised dugout canoes here.
Atjoni landing sits beside the village of Pokigron, at the end of the road from Paramaribo. The drive is about 180 km and takes 4–5 hours, with the final stretch on dirt road. It is also the gateway to the Saamaka Maroon territory on the Upper Suriname River. The landing is lined with long motorised dugout canoes. Porters carry fuel, rice, flour and building materials, and the scene is a busy inland trading hub. Visitors on lodge packages are transferred here by shuttle to change boats. Independent travellers can take the minibus that leaves Paramaribo's Saramacca Street every morning (except Sunday) and then bargain with a boatman for a trip upstream to the villages. There is a small stall selling drinking water and snacks, but it is best to get enough cash before you arrive.
Opening hours
All day (most boats depart in the morning)