Bigi Pan Nature Reserve
Accessible again
One of the most beautiful bird reserves in Suriname
Opening of Bigi Pan Nature Reserve
Together with all my colleagues in Suriname, I am pleased to announce that the Bigi Pan Nature Reserve will be accessible to tourists again from June 2024.
Closure due to extreme drought
Since the end of October 2023, the access channel and the Big Pan Lake have been no longer accessible due to the extreme persistent drought. All accommodation and lodge owners at Lake Bigi Pan were forced to close their doors. This has caused a lot of inconvenience, disappointment and financial consequences. Not only in the tourism industry but also all fishermen in the area have had to wait more than seven months for this day.
Accessibility restored.
A special thank you goes to the National Forestry Service (LBB) and the Nickerie District Commissioner for their efforts regarding the cleaning of the Jaemeer Canal.
All leaks have also been stopped along the dam and at the slipway. As a result, everyone expects Bigipan to remain more and more accessible.
I wish all my colleagues in Suriname good luck and a good season. It's nice that guests can enjoy all the natural beauty and birds in Lake Bigi Pan again.
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