Wildlife Encounters in The Americas: Guyana - Land Of The Giants

Explore Guyana - dense rainforest, open savannah plains, exotic wildlife and spectacular scenery

Guyana is the hidden jewel in South America's rich natural crown and its dense rainforests and rolling savannahs are home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife. Journeying deep into the interior we search for the striking Guianan Cock-of-the-rock at thundering Kaieteur Falls, scan the plains for glimpses of Giant anteater and canoe along placid jungle rivers looking for Giant river otters.

Guyana is one of the best places in the world to see the notoriously elusive jaguar, the largest feline in the Americas, and with luck we may have sightings of this beautiful New World predator as it emerges from the undergrowth in search of its next meal.

What makes this trip responsible?

On this trip we stay at Surama Eco-Lodge and Rock View Lodge, both of which are owned and managed by local Amerindian organisations. We spend 4 nights in the Iwokrama Forest Reserve, and the income from our visit goes directly to preserving this important conservation area. Our local partners in Guyana are also key members of the Guyana Sustainable Tourism Initiative - a joint programme between USAID and the Guyana Tourism Authority which aims to develop responsible tourism, training and community development alongside improvements in local infrastructure.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Guyana

Day 1

Fly to Georgetown.

Day 2

Morning flight to magnificent Kaieteur Falls; explore then fly to Iwokrama River Lodge.

Day 3

Early morning boat trip on Essequibo River; climb Turtle Mountain for great views and birdwatching; afternoon visit Kurupukari Falls and Amerindian village.

Day 4

Morning wildlife walk; afternoon drive to Iwokrama Canopy Walkway with possible jaguar sightings; evening canopy walk.

Day 5

Full day for birdwatching.

Day 6

Dawn on the walkway then look for Cock-of-the-rock; drive to Amerindian village of Surama; night walk in forest.

Day 7

Morning climb to Surama Mountain lookout point for spectacular views; afternoon walk to Burro Burro River to search for Giant river otters, tapir and Spider monkeys.

Day 8

Drive through savannah to Rock View Lodge, with excellent opportunities for birding.

Day 9

Dawn hike in the foothills of Pakaraima Mountains to spot forest-dwelling birds; later visit Amerindian villages and see cashew nut roasting.

Day 10

After breakfast drive alongside mountains and through savannah to airport; fly to Georgetown.

Day 11

Depart Georgetown.

Day 12

Arrive London.

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Kaieteur Falls