BRAAMSPUNT SEA TURTLE WATCH TOUR

Braamspunt is a nature reserve, fishing village, and a former military outpost in the Johan & Margaretha resort of the Commewijne District of Suriname. Braamspunt is the most western point of the Commewijne District at the combined mouth of the Suriname and Commewijne River. The capital Paramaribo is located to the south of Braamspunt.  The name is a corruption of Byam’s Point which refers to William Byam who was a quartermaster of Willoughby.

In the late 19th century, the strategic importance of Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam and its redoubts started to decline,  and Braamspunt became a little fishing village with a tiny population. The area is a nesting ground for turtles. The most important being the leatherback sea turtles, and the green sea turtles.  The area is also known for its diversity in bird life.  A dolphin protection has been set up, because dolphins are frequently spotted near Braamspunt.

During the 20th century, the importance of wildlife was recognized, and because Braamspunt together with Galibi Nature Reserve was one of the few remaining nesting grounds for the turtles, it was designed as a Multi Use Management Area (MUMA) in 2015 in order to protect the sea turtles, and the bird population. As of 2017, attempts were being made to prevent disturbance by day tourism. The whole coastline of Suriname is a MUMA.

Braamspunt can only be reached by boat from ferry terminal Leonsberg, Paramaribo

Departure: everyday with a minimum of 6 participant.
Time: 17.00 PM – 23:00 PM, 6 hours (also possible to start later)