Quelle est la superficie des marais de Kaw ?

Les marais de Kaw s'étendent sur environ 94 700 hectares, ce qui en fait l'une des plus vastes réserves naturelles de France.

Comment accéder aux marais de Kaw ?

Il faut se rendre au bourg de Roura, suivre la route D6 jusqu'à son extrémité où se trouve le débarcadère, puis poursuivre l'exploration uniquement par voie fluviale, en pirogue.

Quels animaux peut-on observer à Kaw ?

On peut y observer l'anhinga, des caïmans (facilement visibles lors des excursions nocturnes), le cabiai (le plus grand rongeur du monde) et des loutres géantes.

Peut-on visiter les marais la nuit ?

Oui, les excursions nocturnes permettent d'observer plus facilement les caïmans dans la savane inondée.

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Découverte de la Savane Inondée de Kaw en Guyane

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Overview

The Kaw Marshes, or Kaw flooded savanna, rank among the largest nature reserves in France, covering approximately 94,700 hectares. Located east of Cayenne in the municipality of Régina, this site is a biodiversity gem and one of French Guiana's premier tourist destinations.

Why Visit

The wildlife of the Kaw Marshes is diverse and abundant. The anhinga — an expert diver — shares this space with caimans, which are easily spotted on night excursions. The site is also home to the capybara, the world's largest rodent, and giant otters, underscoring its importance for biodiversity conservation. These marshes play a crucial role as a habitat, scientific research area, and ecotourism destination.

Practical Information

Once you reach the jetty, the marshes can only be explored by water. The village of Kaw itself is accessible only by pirogue and offers a glimpse into local life and Guianese culture. Protecting these sensitive ecosystems is essential to maintaining the region's ecological balance.

Getting There

To reach the marshes, head to the village of Roura and then follow the D6 road to its end, where the boat jetty is located. From there, exploration continues by pirogue. GPS coordinates: 4.5153425, -52.0620679.

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Régina · Guyane

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Frequently asked questions

How large are the Kaw Marshes?+

The Kaw Marshes cover approximately 94,700 hectares, making them one of the largest nature reserves in France.

How do you get to the Kaw Marshes?+

Head to the village of Roura, then follow the D6 road to its end where the boat jetty is located, and continue exploring only by water, using a pirogue.

What animals can you see at Kaw?+

You can spot the anhinga, caimans (easily visible on night excursions), the capybara (the world's largest rodent), and giant otters.

Can you visit the marshes at night?+

Yes, night excursions make it much easier to spot caimans in the flooded savanna.