Guyana map & highlights
The adventure begins as soon as you leave the capital, Georgetown. There are few roads in Guyana, and the ones that do exist are not paved – so expect to fly, travel by river or offroad in 4x4s to explore deeper into the interior. This lack of development and infrastructure is all part of Guyana’s appeal, of course, so do try and make the most of it while you are here – and keep eyes peeled on long drives for creatures emerging from the jungle. The other way to travel is on two feet; trekking vacations here take you even further off the beaten track, for a real rainforest odyssey.
Caiman House
1. Caiman House
A successful meeting of Indigenous culture and conservation projects, a visit to Caiman House Field Station is both educational and exciting. Night cruises along the Rupununi with Indigenous crew reveal the jungle after dark – along with caimans, boas and iguanas. Day tours let visitors get involved in field studies of caiman. Nearby, Yupukari village promotes traditional crafts and furniture builders.
Georgetown
2. Georgetown
Founded by the Dutch in the 1700s, Georgetown passed through British then French hands, with each colony imposing its own architecture style, visible today in its hardwood “Demerara” shutters; St George’s Cathedral is constructed of English oak. Get a taster of Guyana’s natural treats at the Botanical Gardens, complete with monkeys, macaws and spice plants such as nutmeg.
Iwokrama Forest
3. Iwokrama Forest
Jaguars are notoriously elusive – and the Iwokrama Forest is one of the best places to see them in their natural habitat. Iwokrama’s 30m-high walkway takes you over 150m through the jungle canopy, ideal for spotting birds such as trogons, parakeets and the sought-after pompadour cotinga, as well as the odd lazy sloth. Look out for the river otters bathing in the creeks below.
Kaieteur Falls
4. Kaieteur Falls
The biggest waterfall you’ve never heard of, Kaieteur is the world’s largest single-drop waterfall by water volume. It’s pretty tall, too – at 266m, over four times higher than Niagara. The jungle walk to Kaieteur creates a thrilling build up, as you pause at ever-more dramatic viewpoints along the way, beginning with panoramic scenes and culminating in a rock platform less than a metre away from the falls.
Karanambu Ranch
5. Karanambu Ranch
The incredible Karanambu is a former cattle ranch-turned ecotourism and conservation site. The late owner, Diane McTurk, rehabilitated orphaned giant otters in the ranch’s wetlands, and her work continues today. The savannah regions are home to giant anteaters and river trips reveal fantastic birdlife.
Surama village
6. Surama village
Meet the Macushi tribe in the little village of Surama, tucked into a small patch of savannah surrounded by rainforest. Spend a night in a thatched cabin called a “behab” for a real cultural immersion that will see you heading out on educational night walks through the jungle, visiting local homes and canoeing along the Burro Burro River in search of giant otters, spider monkeys and the elusive tapir.
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Guyana itineraries
Guyana highlights tour (14 days):
Georgetown > Kaieteur Falls > Iwokrama Rainforest > Surama > Pakaraima Mountains > Karanambu > Caiman House Field Station, YupukariGuianas tour (15 days):
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro > Boa Vista > Guyana: Atta > Georgetown > Kaieteur Falls > Suriname: Paramaribo > Commewijne River > French Guiana: St Laurent > Kourou > Iles du Salut > Guiana Space CentreGuyana travel times
The following times will give you a rough idea of travel times across Guyana.
Georgetown to Kaieteur Falls: 1hr flight or 5 days by jeep
Georgetown to Iwokrama Field Station: short chartered flight or 8hrs overland
Georgetown to Lethem: 1hr flight or 11 hours overland
Georgetown to Kaieteur Falls: 1hr flight or 5 days by jeep
Georgetown to Iwokrama Field Station: short chartered flight or 8hrs overland
Georgetown to Lethem: 1hr flight or 11 hours overland
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