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Danpaati River Lodge

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Danpaati River Lodge is a delightful property with wooden cabins set on the shores of a remote island on the Amazonian Suriname river.

Danpaati River Lodge is set in an exceptionally remote and tranquil spot on an island in the Suriname river, fringed by Amazonian rainforest. Located close to the Maroon village of Dan, famed for its unique culture where African traditions and rituals have been preserved, the lodge is deeply integrated into the local community, and coordinates projects with 12 villages in the vicinity, including a media centre for children. The lodge welcomes visitors offering accommodation for couples, families and groups in a variety of spacious A-frame wooden cabins on the waterfront, with amenities including mosquito nets, fresh coffee served in the mornings and unbeatable views from hammocks set on the verandah. There’s a breezy lounge facing the river and a large outdoor pool surrounded by a hardwood yoga deck, with access to one of the few areas of the Suriname river where it is safe to swim.

What our clients say

"Hannah was really helpful, both on the phone and via email. She managed to build a wonderful itinerary despite my exacting demands."
DD, Leeds Sep 2015
Torres del Paine was beautiful, we were very lucky with the weather. Drinking Pisco Sours while looking at the Grey glacier, with ice from the glacier in our drinks was…
SB, Banbury Jun 2012
It’s been very good over all, your organizational skills and emergency phone line, which we needed when our flight from Juliaca was canceled are excellent. We both enjoyed our holiday…
PLP, London Nov 2015
“La Cascada Hotel was very generous regarding our anniversary, it was hospitable and their pool was very clean and the only one we used. Despite the fact the hotel needs…
TM, Oakwood Nov 2011
Enjoyable and relaxing and not too crowded. A good and generous meal was served.
MG, Uckfield Apr 2017
Our room was double aspect on the first floor on the corner with fantastic views of the lake. Very friendly staff.
MM, Holt Apr 2017

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After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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