Iwokrama River Lodge

IWOKRAMA was established to promote the conservation, sustainable and equitable utilisation of tropical rainforest in a manner that leads to lasting ecological, economic and social benefits. The Centre is responsible for the conservation and management of the 371,000ha (1,000,000 acres) Iwokrama Forest for research and development purposes. Half the area will be retained as a Wilderness Preserve.

Part of Iwokrama’s mission is to develop new sustainable uses for tropical rain forest ecosystems in order to increase the value of these ecosystems and thereby encourage their conservation. Sustainable utilisation is to be combined with research, training and outreach to develop and demonstrate sustainable rain forest management practises on an operational scale.

The Lodge serves as a base for excursions into the forest. Turtle Mountain offers a challenging hike rewarded by spectacular views across the canopy and river to the distant mountains.