Discover the savannahs

Un tamandua, qui appartient à la famille des fourmiliers, est accroché à un arbre.

 

 

The Europe’s spaceport, from which Ariane 6 and Vega-C launchers lift off, is also a hotspot for Guiana's biodiversity, home to more than 700 different species.

 


Savannah tours are organised every month with a guide from the Office National des Forêts, to discover the natural wealth of this area.

Practical Information

one Saturday per month

2 departures:

At 6H15 and at 7H15

Duration : 2 hours 
 

Please note: on 27/9

only one departure at 6:15 a.m.

Duration extended to 2h30

Free visit

 

 
from age 8 and over

 

Booking required

 

Reservation opens 1 month before the date of the visit.
 

Prepare your visit:

 

Pack essentials like hat/cap, closed shoes like sneakers or walking shoes, waterproof clothing, mosquito/tick-repellent, water.

 

Ensure you have your identity card ready to present at check-in.

Meeting point :

 

Google maps / Waze
 

Contact :

 

+ 594 594 337777

visites.csg@cnes.fr
 

Tour calendar 2025

  • 27 septembre
  • 25 octobre
  • 29 novembre
  • 20 décembre
Couverture du livret savanes

Interested in biodiversity?

 

 

Produced by the ONF with the participation of CNES, this brochure presents in detail the rich flora and fauna of the landscapes in which Europe's spaceport's installations are located.

 

Through beautiful illustrations, you will learn more about the different types of savannah, their evolution over time and seasons, the history of their exploitation, and the measures taken by Europe's spaceport for their conservation.

 

By following this link, you can find out more about the environment policy of CNES at Europe’s spaceport.

 

CNES also owns a number of open-access trails on its territory, showcasing French Guiana's exceptional biodiversity: the Monkey Mountain trail, the Anse trail in Sinnamary, the trail through the leisure area in Kourou and the trails on the Salvation Islands.

To find out more

 

Accessibility
 

The savannah tour travels through rugged terrain and does not currently allow us to accommodate visitors with reduced mobility. 

If you have a motor or sensory disability, or require assistance with mobility, please contact the Visits Office who will advise you if the visit is possible. 

Informations



Do you have a question? 
Do you want to organize a group visit? 

Contact our teams from Monday to Saturday, between 8am and 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm, by phone or email.

For school visits, go to the page dedicated to teachers.
 

Phone

+ 594 594 33 77 77