Brownsberg is a nature reserve located in the Brokopondo district, about 130 km south of Paramaribo. The nature reserve covers more than 12,000 ha and is home to exceptional flora and fauna. Various medicinal plants can be found which are used in the traditional way for injuries or illnesses. You will encounter most of the animals at sunrise and sunset. Howler monkeys can usually be heard and perhaps a wild deer or Pakira (forest pig) will be spotted. High in the treetops you will find hundreds of different species of tropical birds, and at night you will encounter many insect species that are often attracted by light.