Expedition Information
Wings of the Wayana
Be a Pioneer, be a Guardian, discover the unseen.
Deep within the emerald embrace of the Surinamese interior lies a world that time forgot—a paradise where the symphony of the jungle is composed of over 700 species of birds, and the rivers pulse with the lifeblood of the ancient Amazon. For the first time in history, The Guardians of the Amazon, together with the Echo Echo Foundation (Netherlands) and the Mulokot Foundation invite you to join a ground-breaking, 12-day scientific odyssey into the ancestral lands of the Wayana people.
This isn’t just a bird-watching trip. It is a mission.
The Expedition of a Lifetime
For 12 days, you will step off the map and into a landscape of breathtaking extremes. Together with Wayana guides and expert ecologists, we will traverse dense Lowland Rainforests, where the canopy teems with rare plumage and hidden calls.
We will climb Majestic Granitic Inselbergs, ancient, barren rocky outcrops that rise like islands from the sea of green, home to species found nowhere else on Earth, like the Tepu top and the Rosevelt Peak.
Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
In a world-first partnership, we are blending Traditional Ecological Knowledge with scientific research. As an expedition member, you aren’t just a spectator—you are a contributor. By documenting the incredible avian diversity of this understudied region, you will also provide the Wayana communities with the vital data they need to defend their paradise against outside threats.
“You cannot protect the unknown.”
Travel with Purpose: Your Impact
The Wayana people are the rightful guardians of this “Lost World,” but they face immense pressure from the outside. This expedition is a cornerstone of their vision for a sustainable future.
Are You Ready to Answer the Call?
This is an exclusive invitation for the adventurous, the curious, and the conscious traveler. Witness the “crazy diversity” of the Amazon, walk paths rarely seen by outsiders, and help us turn the unknown into a protected legacy.
Join us in Suriname. Document the wild. Protect the Wayana. Save the Paradise.
March 2027
Price: 3,600 Euro/US$4,000
Our Guide
Together with the experienced Bird watcher Stijn Nollen, we are going to explore the unknown pristine Wayana Indigenous territory in the south of Suriname.
Stijn Nollen
his connection to Suriname is rooted in his work with the Wayana indigenous peoples.
He has spent extensive time in the interior of Suriname, specifically in Wayana villages like Apetina (Puleowime) and Kawemhakan (Anapaike/Lawa). He is a dedicated birdwatcher and has contributed data and photographs to the scientific community regarding Surinamese birdlife. One of his notable records includes observing a rare group of approximately 100 White-tipped Swifts (Aeronautes montivagus) at Roosevelt Peak, a remote granite outcrop in the Wayana territory. And very recently found Cock-of the rock (Rupicola rupicola) nests and their so called “Lek” (communal breeding display) and the Sooty capped hermit (Phaethornis augusti) the first time this bird was seen in the lowland forest in Suriname, around Apetina.
The Mulokot Foundation is the representative body of the Wayana people in Suriname, focused on sustainable development and protecting their ancestral lands. Stijn’s relationship with Mulokot is centered on Biodiversity Monitoring:
Technical Advisor: Stijn has leveraged his expertise in camera trapping to assist the foundation. He has helped set up and manage biodiversity monitoring systems within the Wayana territory.
Capacity Building: He works alongside local Wayana community members—such as Gilbert Koemaja, and Dijon Koemapu, who lead the Mulokot biodiversity team—to train them in using camera and audio traps. This allows the Wayana to document the wildlife on their land (including jaguars, giant armadillos, and rare birds) for both conservation and legal land-rights purposes.
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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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