Brownsberg Nature Park Nature Reserve

Address: Brownsberg / Brownsweg area, Brokopondo District, Suriname

Brownsberg Nature Park is a protected rainforest reserve on the Brownsberg plateau in Brokopondo District, Suriname, notable for its upland forest and views over the Brokopondo Reservoir. The park conserves cerrado-like upland rainforest and supports local biodiversity.

Trails of varying difficulty lead from the park road into forested slopes and to a number of waterfalls and lookout points that give panoramic views over the reservoir and surrounding lowlands. Short day hikes and guided nature walks are the main visitor activities; simple lodges and campsites near the park entrance provide accommodation.

The area sits above the Brokopondo Reservoir, which was formed after the construction of the Afobaka Dam in the 1960s; the park was set aside to protect the upland forest and watershed above the reservoir. Over time the site has become both a local recreation area and a conservation site for Surinamese rainforest species.

The park is located in central Suriname on the Brownsberg plateau, near the village of Brownsweg and accessible by road from Paramaribo in a few hours. The landscape is upland tropical forest with steep trails dropping toward the reservoir and river valleys.

Brownsberg Nature Park is near the village of Brownsweg in Brokopondo District, south of Paramaribo. Access from Paramaribo is by road (the Afobaka/Brownsweg route) of roughly 100 km - expect a 2-3 hour drive depending on conditions; many visitors use organized 4x4 tours. Once at Brownsweg, the park access road and parking are a short drive from the village and trailheads require short walks (and some uphill hiking) into the reserve.

• Hike early in the morning for the best wildlife sightings and cooler trail conditions; the summit viewpoints are particularly rewarding at sunrise.
• Hire a local guide at the park entrance or from a nearby lodge if you plan to explore longer trails - guides know the safer routes, best viewpoints over the Brokopondo reservoir, and where waterfalls are easiest to reach.
• Avoid visiting on heavy-rain days when trails become slippery and sections of the park can be difficult to pass; check local conditions before setting out.