Expedition Info

Expedition Information

Together with documentary photographer David Hup, the Mulokot foundation and the The  Echo Echo Foundation we are going to explore the unknown pristine Wayana Indigenous territory in the south of Suriname. 

The rainforest of the Wayana is one of the richest on the planet. The dense, low-lying forests, the barren granitic rocky outcrops, and the broad meandering rivers full of rapids, host a crazy diversity of birds, mammals, frogs, reptiles, and insects. The iconic two-meter-long giant otter is seen on the shores of the river while toucans, macaws, and large colorful butterflies glide across the treetops. But the small community of Indigenous people is having a hard time protecting this paradise against outside forces. That is why the Wayana are reaching out to help document their biodiversity to give them the data that are needed to argue for conservation and for more sustainable revenues, like ecotourism.

Dates next Expedition:

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David Hup

is a documentary photographer who is fascinated by the relationship between men and nature. Growing up in a densely populated neighborhood of Amsterdam he experienced our relationship with nature in man-dominated areas at first hand. He investigates how we interact with nature and how our presence can disadvantage, or benefit ecosystems. David uses photography to raise awareness about our impact on nature with the goal to create a sustainable foundation for coexistence.

His work has featured in Dutch and international media such as NRC HandelsbladHet Parool and BBC Wildlife Magazine and received several awards, including De Zilveren Camera (2021), Nature Photographer of the Year (2021) and Asferico (2020). 

PROGRAM

Day by Day Program

Location
Apetina, and surrounding area, is the perfect frontline. Its surrounding primary forests are a "black hole" on the scientific map—a region of immense, undocumented biodiversity. By basing our expeditions here, we ensure that our research is rooted in indigenous leadership and that every discovery directly benefits the community that protects these lands.
Real Expedition

The rivers of Suriname's interior are filled with rapids (sulas). Navigating them requires knowledge of the rocks and water levels for safety and access to untouched areas. The Wayana will lead you far beyond the map’s edge, opening the gates to a world where ancient ancestral wisdom and the living forest are one. Guided by their expert trackers, you will learn to see the "invisible" life of the jungle—from rare, cryptic reptiles to the sacred rhythms of the Tapanahony River 

 

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