Brokopondo Reservoir

The reservoir covers 1,560 square kilometers of submerged forest land, with numerous dead tree trunks extending above the water surface throughout the lake.

The construction of Afobaka Dam in 1964 created this reservoir, requiring the displacement of 5,000 Maroon inhabitants to new settlement villages.

The reservoir fundamentally changed local communities, leading to the establishment of new villages like Klaaskreek where displaced residents maintain their traditions.

The hydroelectric power station at Afobaka Dam generates 95 percent of Suriname's electricity, reducing the country's dependence on fossil fuels.

Between the standing dead trees, visitors can take boat tours to fish for piranhas or visit Ston Island, which features protective nets for safe swimming.

Location: Sarakreek

GPS coordinates: 4.84056,-55.07306

Latest update: September 7, 2025 12:17