It is a series of wide waterfalls in the Coppename River, with a total width of approximately 300 meters and a drop of about 10-15 meters.
Key features: Location: in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, accessible only by plane (to the nearby Kwamalasumutu or Foengoe airports) and then by boat.
Main attraction: Voltzberg (360 m high) and the Raleigh Falls themselves, with impressive waterfalls and abundant mist.
Biodiversity: The area is famous for its abundance of birds, especially the Guianese crested grouse (also known as "trumpet birds"), which nest in large flocks on the rocks within the falls.
You can hear their calls from afar.
Tourism: There's a simple (but comfortable) lodge on Foengoe Island, from where you can hike to the falls and climb Voltzberg.
Best time: Dry season (February–April and August–November) for lower water levels and better trails.
In short: one of Suriname's most beautiful and unspoiled natural areas, perfect for adventurous travelers who want to combine rainforest, waterfalls, and birdlife.
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