A jungle expedition to the Tumuk Humak Mountains (Talwaken, 2023) 🌄 Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil

   • [4K] A jungle expedition to the Tumuk Huma...   • Barend van Dijk • In May 2023, I embarked on a jungle expedition with the Wayana Tribe deep into their territory. Our goal was to climb the Tumuk Humak Mountains. The expedition was led by the Wayana Tribe's Paramount Chief, Ipomadi Pelenapin, and organized by the Mulokot Foundation.

Our journey commenced with a flight from Paramaribo to Kawemhakan, a Wayana village. From there, we navigated upstream along the Litani River. Along the way, we established three base camps.

Reaching the mountain posed its own set of challenges. It was the rainy season, which caused all riverbanks to flood deep into the jungle. To reach the mountain's base, we had to trek for nearly two hours through waist-deep water and swim through multiple creeks. After hours of hiking and climbing, we reached the top of the mountain, affording us a panoramic view of the Amazon basin on one side and the Guiana Shield on the other. Basically we were walking on the Suriname-Brazil border, with elevations exceeding 700 meters. It was a crazy experience and view.

We had provisions with us for only three days. After that, we relied on the rainforest. While some scenes might appear disturbing, they are characteristic of everyday life of the indigenous people in the rainforest. Enjoy watching!

Thank you to the Mulokot Foundation for the invitation!
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Thank you to everyone who contributed in making this film!

00:00 Flying from Paramaribo to the Wayana village Kawemhakan
00:30 View on Maripasoula, French Guiana
00:56 Nearing the landing strip at Kawemhawkan
01:06 Landing at the Wayana village Kawemhawkan
01:30 Getting welcomed and unloading the plane
01:57 Going to the local supermarkt
03:19 Departure from Kawemhakan upstream the Litani River
06:56 Arrival at the first base camp
07:56 Heading deeper into the jungle
11:56 Arrival at the second base camp
12:51 Hiking to the Tumuk Humak Mountains
15:21 Reaching the foot of the mountain
16:01 Finding some ancient pottery
17:00 Arrival at the mountain top
18:41 Walking 700m above sea level and on the border of Suriname and Brazil
22:02 Hunting with the Wayana People
27:30 Iguana gets shot and lands exactly in boat
29:23 Heading to the third base camp
30:41 Arrival at the third base camp
31:41 Searching for the secret waterfall
32:28 After many hours we found the waterfall
33:54 Base camp life
38:05 Returning to Kawemhakan
38:47 Boat is getting stuck in the rapids
40:33 The next morning at Kawemhakan, Suriname
41:07 Trip to Maripasoula, French Guiana
42:47 Returning to Paramaribo

READ MORE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayana
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumuk_H...

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Talwaken, Guiana highlands, Monts Tumuc Humac, Toemoek-Hoemakgebergte, Serra do Tumucumaque, Guyane, South America