NOTE: a new swimming pool will be built, and you may experience minimal disruption (planned for a few months)
is built, Spend the night in one of the detached overwater lodges, in the most luxurious resort of Bigi Pan. All lodges are built on the water and have a spacious balcony, where you can enjoy the magical view over the lake. A view that is different every moment of the day.
Bigi Pan is a large nature reserve in the west of Suriname, near the town of Nieuw Nickerie. The area is rich in flora and fauna and is above all a bird paradise. Enjoy the impressive spectacle of the thousands of birds that reside in this area. You can admire no less than 122 bird species here, of which 72 species can be observed all year round, such as the beautiful Scarlet Ibis.
Do you really want to experience the beauty of Bigi Pan? Then an overnight stay at the Akira Overwater Resort is a "must"! In the early morning and late afternoon you will see thousands of birds looking for or leaving their roost. A mighty spectacle! A visit to Akira Overwater Resort should therefore not be missed during your stay in Suriname.
ECO FRIENDLY RESORT
From recycling to conservation, ecological responsiveness is our commitment. Because our 'green' resort was created out of love for nature. At the resort, everything is done to keep nature and the environment clean.
ELECTRICITY 24 HOURS A DAY
At Akira, our solar panel installation provides power throughout the day and night. Your well-earned rest will therefore not be interrupted by the sound of a rotating light engine. This allows you to enjoy nature and surroundings even more.
AMAZING WETLANDS EXPERIENCE
Bigi Pan has developed into an important tourist destination due to the enormous birdlife and the fact that hundreds of thousands of migratory birds use the area as their breeding ground or feeding ground.
