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    • Fredberg
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    • Coastal Suriname
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    • Apiapaati River Lodge
    • Wanawiro Nature Park
    • Nassau mountain
    • Sintia Dam
    • Coesewijne Savanna
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Herping Suriname
  • Home
  • About
  • Planned itineraries
    • Western Suriname
    • All Around Suriname
    • Budget-smart
    • Coast, Culture and Jungle
    • Remoteness
    • The Heart of Suriname
    • Colorful Amphibians
    • Endemics
  • Destinations
    • Fredberg
    • Brownsberg Nature Park
    • Zanderij savanna
    • Western Suriname
    • Coastal Suriname
    • Customization inspiration
    • Paramaribo
    • Nature Park Peperpot
    • Apiapaati River Lodge
    • Wanawiro Nature Park
    • Nassau mountain
    • Sintia Dam
    • Coesewijne Savanna
  • When to come
  • The guide
  • Gallery
  • Literature
  • Contact

When to come

When is the best time to come to Suriname? We have 4 different seasons which are explained below. Every season has its own pros and cons for herping. Do you have certain species you would like to see? Do not hesitate to contact us as some species are more active, or show special behaviour, in certain seasons.
1) Small rainy season: Early December - Late January
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Amphibian activity: High
Reptile activity: High
Chance that rain will obstruct the travel plan and routes: Average
Waterproof gear required: Yes
 
2) Small dry season: Late January – Late April
Amphibian activity: Average
Reptile activity: Average
Chance that rain will obstruct the travel plan and routes: Unlikely
Waterproof gear required: Sometimes
 
3) Large rainy season: Late April – Half August
Amphibian activity: Very high
Reptile activity: High
Chance that rain will obstruct the travel plan and routes: High
Waterproof gear required: Yes
 
4) Large dry season: Half August – Early December
Amphibian activity: Very Low (exept for some species e.g. Hypsiboas boans and Hypsiboas geographicus).
Reptile activity: Low
Chance that rain will obstruct the travel plan and routes: Very Low
Waterproof gear required: Barely 
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  • Home
  • About
  • Planned itineraries
    • Western Suriname
    • All Around Suriname
    • Budget-smart
    • Coast, Culture and Jungle
    • Remoteness
    • The Heart of Suriname
    • Colorful Amphibians
    • Endemics
  • Destinations
    • Fredberg
    • Brownsberg Nature Park
    • Zanderij savanna
    • Western Suriname
    • Coastal Suriname
    • Customization inspiration
    • Paramaribo
    • Nature Park Peperpot
    • Apiapaati River Lodge
    • Wanawiro Nature Park
    • Nassau mountain
    • Sintia Dam
    • Coesewijne Savanna
  • When to come
  • The guide
  • Gallery
  • Literature
  • Contact