Enjoy & relax
View of rapids from lodges
Enjoy Surinamese cuisine
Built with local materials, resources and manpower.
Jungle & River Resort
Knini Paati River Resort is the place where the beauty of contrasts comes together. In the interior of Suriname, this jungle resort is hidden deep in the jungle.
We can only be reached by korjaal but despite that, our accommodation is equipped with all comforts and conveniences.
Jungle trips in Suriname
2-day jungle trip
- 1 overnight stay
- 3 excursions
- Transport Paramaribo-Knini Paati
- Meals and drinks*
3-Day Jungle Trip
- 2 nights
- 3 excursions
- Transport to and from Paramaribo
- Meals and drinks*
4-Day Jungle Trip
- 3 nights
- Including 4 activities
- Transport to and from Paramaribo
- Meals and drinks*
Knini Paati - Good to know
Knini Paati Eco River Resort, with its spacious 10 spacious and comfortable lodges, is located only a three-hour drive and an hour’s boat ride from Paramaribo (about 200 km).
It is an island that lies in the middle of the Ferulasi Sula, in the Upper Suriname area, and where the Maroons (the enslaved Africans who fled slavery) settled centuries ago. You will visit the area where they have lived in harmony with nature ever since and still today.
Local Involvement
- Helping the elderly in the villages in their daily lives
- We support women within the community with employment and entrepreneurship opportunities
- In the village of New Aurora, we help the school improve education
Did you know?
- We are one of the few jungle resorts with a beer tap.
- We have a swimming pool in the middle of the jungle.
- Our employees go to work daily with the canoe.
- We have air conditioners & hot water
Resort Facilities
We offer you a combination of comfort and luxury… deep in the beautiful interior of Suriname. An unforgettable experience, that is the aim of Knini Paati Eco River Resort. During your stay you can enjoy endlessly the activities and facilities that we offer you. Take a dip in the sula (rapid) or pool, relax in a hammock and enjoy a delicious drink at the bar. In short, for young and old, from relaxation to action, it is all possible at Knini Paati.
- Private bathroom with shower & toilet
- Hot & cold water
- 1 x 24h power
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Hammocks
- Private terrace with a view
- Restaurant & Bar
- Air conditioning (21:00 - 07:00)
Additional bookable packages
Want to learn more about the culture and heritage of the Maroons? Visit the Saamaka Museum!
Visit the Tapawatra Sula, a unique rapid located at the confluence of the Gran Rio and the Pikin Rio of the Upper Suriname River.This Sula
Are you looking for a little more adventure during your stay at Knini Paati? Then the day trip to Jungle Camp is for you!
Are you ready for an exciting and adventurous overnight stay in the jungle? After breakfast at 08:00 hours, you will be ready for departure to
Knini Paati and Pegasus Air Services have started a partnership from April 2022.Together we offer the exclusive Heli Sight Seeing Tour from Knini Paati to
Anyone can kayak, you do not need a special diploma for that. You can fully enjoy the beauty of the beautiful Surinamese nature while paddling.