Guyana's Wildlife & Adventure

A Journey of Breathtaking Adventure and Colourful Wildlife

Discover wildlife and adventure in Guyana on this 16-day tour, exploring some of Guyana’s most spectacular sights and areas renowned for wildlife. Take in the world's tallest single-drop waterfall, Kaieteur Falls, journey by boat along the Rupununi River, and embark on jungle hikes for breathtaking views of ancient mountains and the vast Iwokrama tropical rainforest. Rich flora and fauna are ever-present on this journey, with possible sightings of the harpy eagle, cock-of-the-rock, giant anteaters, red howler monkeys and even the elusive jaguar is a possibility. You’ll stay at several unique and special locations, including the community-run Rewa Eco-lodge and the Caiman Field Station, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding and experience of these incredible locations.

Highlights

• Stay at the Macushi tribes' Rewa Eco-lodge on the banks of the Rupununi River
• Observe wildlife in their natural habitat on boat trips, canopy walks and short hikes
• Explore the colourful Caribbean capital of Georgetown
• Witness the sheer power of the world's largest single-drop waterfall

Quick Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 - Georgetown

Day 3 - Kaieteur Falls

Days 4 - 7 - Iwokrama Rainforest

Days 8 - 10 - Rewa Village

Days 11 - 12 - Karanambu

Day 13 - Caiman House Field Station

Day 14 - Georgetown

Day 15 - Depart Georgetown

Day 16 - Arrive back in the UK

Days 1 & 2 - Georgetown

Arrive in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel to relax. Rise early the following morning to have breakfast at a local stand and begin an insightful culinary tour of the largest market in Georgetown with Chef Delven Adams. While the chef heads back to prepare lunch, you’ll continue on a guided tour of the city before meeting at the Backyard café to taste the delicious courses he has created. After lunch, visit the Botanical Gardens and the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre.

Day 3 - Kaieteur Falls

Take a scheduled flight over the tropical rainforest to Kaietuer Falls, the world’s highest free-falling waterfall, with a drop of 741 feet. Kaieteur supports a unique micro-environment in which the tiny golden frog can be found and the rarely seen Guianan cock-of-the-rock nests nearby. After visiting the falls you’ll return to Georgetown for the night.

Days 4 & 5 - Iwokrama Rainforest

Board your scheduled flight to Iwokrama, home to many species of birds and mammals including the Guianan red cotinga and black spider monkey. After sunset, you’ll set off on a river tour in the hope of finding caiman, while listening out for the call of night birds such as spectacled owl, white-winged potoo or blackish nightjar and looking for the eyeshine of tree frogs and snakes

After an early morning circumnavigation of Indian House Island, you’ll return to the lodge for breakfast, before heading out for a hike to Turtle Mountain. Wind through the forest on a well-maintained trail before climbing to the summit for the breathtaking views over the canopy. Alternatively, take a boat trip to Stanley Lake in search of giant river otters and black caiman. In the afternoon, take a drive through the forest in an area known for sightings of the elusive jaguar.

Days 6 & 7 - Iwokrama Rainforest

Depart the rainforest lodge in a 4x4 vehicle for additional chances to spot wildlife en route to Atta Rainforest, home of the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway. These four suspension bridges lead to platforms raised up to 30 metres above the ground, providing excellent views of the canopy.

Rise early to re-visit the canopy before dawn, when the wildlife is particularly active and the chances of spotting various bird species and monkeys are greatly increased.  Apart from the walkway, there are numerous trails around the area, great for wildlife spotting.

Days 8 - 10 - Rewa Village

Transfer from Atta Rainforest Lodge through to Corkwood, where there is an interesting trail through the pristine forest to an area known for Guianan cock-of-the-rock sightings. Continue the journey by boat along the Rupununi River to Rewa Village, a predominantly Macushi tribe community. You’ll stay at Rewa Eco-lodge, constructed, owned and operated by the villagers as a sustainable eco-tourism business. In the afternoon, visit a picturesque oxbow lake, where a wooden deck provides close-up views of the Victoria Amazonica, the world’s largest waterlily and the national flower of Guyana.

The next day, enjoy a riverside breakfast at dawn, before heading out for a hike up Awarmie Mountain for uninterrupted views of the Rupununi River below and across to the distant peaks of the Kanuku Mountains. Enjoy lunch at the base of the mountain, before returning to the lodge. In the afternoon you can fish for peacock bass and spot green kingfishers as dusk settles and the Victoria Amazonica bloom.

On your final day here, you'll travel up the Rewa River to Seawall, a great place to fish and take in the beauty of this area. Visit the sandbanks where river turtles lay their eggs and look out for red howlers, squirrel and brown capuchin monkeys and further upriver look out for the Goliath bird-eating spider.

Days 11 & 12 - Karanambu, Rupununi

Transfer by boat along the Rupununi River, stopping to enjoy lunch on the veranda of Pakaraima Mountain Inn. After lunch, you’ll continue the journey along the river to Karanambu Lodge, a 110-square-mile former cattle ranch and home of the McTurk family. This area is rich in history and wildlife, and numerous explorers and naturalists have written about their experiences here, including David Attenborough. Two guided excursions per day ensure a quality exploration of the river and savannahs, where giant anteaters are just one of the highlights.

Day 13 - Caiman House, Rupununi

After a final morning of excursions, depart by boat to the nearby village of Yupukari in central Rupununi, where the Caiman House field station and the guest lodge are located. The research centre offers the opportunity to meet various local craftspeople and participate in an ongoing study of the black caiman. 

Day 14 - Georgetown

Take an early morning boat trip on the Awariku Lake for wildlife spotting, before returning to the lodge for breakfast and checkout. Transfer to Lethem on the Brazilian border, for your scheduled flight back to Georgetown.

Day 15 - Depart Georgetown

Breakfast at your hotel before your onward flight. 

Day 16 - Arrive back in the UK

Today you will land back in the UK from Guyana.

From £7,599 per person

(Valid for 2024 departures, based on 2 people sharing a room on a group tour).

If you would like to do this itinerary on a private basis, please contact our Travel Specialists today.

Includes:

• International flights 

• 14 nights’ accommodation

• 35 meals; 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners

• Georgetown street-food and markets tour

• Full-day tour of Kaieteur Falls

• All wildlife excursions as per itinerary

• All domestic flights & transfers including boat transfers

Excludes:

• Meals not indicated in your itinerary

• Local departure taxes payable locally

• Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc

• Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)

• Camera or video fees at any sites