How tall is Kaieteur Falls in Guyana and how do you get there?

Kaieteur Falls plunges 741 feet (226 meters) in a single drop, making it nearly five times the height of Niagara Falls. The falls are located in a remote area of Kaieteur National Park, and a scenic flight is the only way to reach this spectacular waterfall, offering breathtaking aerial views of the Potaro River and surrounding pristine rainforest.

What wildlife can you see in Guyana's Iwokrama Rainforest?

Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve is home to over 500 bird species and 130 mammal species, including jaguars, giant river otters, harpy eagles, howler monkeys, and ocelots. The famous Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the forest floor, puts you at eye level with the canopy where most of the rainforest's wildlife lives. You can also experience catch-and-release fishing for the legendary Arapaima, one of the world's largest freshwater fish, which can grow over 10 feet long.

When is the best time to visit Shell Beach in Guyana for sea turtle nesting?

Shell Beach is one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in the world, where four species of sea turtles come ashore to nest, including massive leatherback turtles that can weigh over 1,000 pounds. Visitors can experience unforgettable nighttime turtle watching and may also witness baby sea turtle releases as hatchlings make their first journey to the ocean. The nesting season draws leatherbacks that travel thousands of miles across oceans to return to this same beach where they were born.

What is there to see and do in Georgetown, Guyana?

Georgetown features distinctive colonial architecture, including St. George's Cathedral — one of the world's tallest wooden churches — and the stunning Victorian-era City Hall built in 1889. You can explore the iconic Stabroek Market, a National Monument dating back to 1881 with its famous red clock tower, where you'll experience authentic Guyanese culture, cuisine, and crafts. The city is known as the Garden City of the Caribbean, blending African, Indian, Indigenous, Chinese, and European cultural influences.

What animals can you spot on the Rupununi Savannah in Guyana?

The Rupununi Savannah is a wildlife paradise home to giant anteaters, capybaras, caimans, jaguars, and over 400 bird species. Giant anteaters roam freely across the grasslands, growing up to 7 feet long and consuming over 30,000 ants and termites daily. Visitors can also experience traditional cowboy culture at Rupununi rodeos and enjoy peaceful river wildlife viewing along the Rupununi River, which winds through pristine wetlands and savannas.

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Red howler monkey in Guyana's pristine Amazon rainforest canopy, highlighting rare primate encounters through ecotourism

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Aerial view of South Rupununi savanna at dawn with mountains and golden sunlight streaming across landscape

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Harpy eagle adult and white chick in large nest built among cecropia tree branches in rainforest

Luxury eco-lodge hammock terrace overlooking Guyana rainforest savanna with sustainable wooden deck and mountain views

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Tourists lying on cliff edge viewing platform overlooking Kaieteur Falls waterfall in Guyana

Vibrant orange Cock-of-the-Rock bird with distinctive crest perched on branch in rainforest

Misty sunrise over layered mountains and dense rainforest canopy in Iwokrama Forest, Guyana

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Dirt road winding through lush green rainforest canopy in Iwokrama, Guyana

Canopy walkway bridge through Iwokrama rainforest with rope railings and metal grating at sunset

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Guyana

South America's Last True Wilderness

Capital

Georgetown

Language

English

Currency

Guyanese $

Population

800,000

South America's only English-speaking nation. Guyana is a hidden gem boasting pristine rainforests covering 80% of the country, spectacular waterfalls including the mighty Kaieteur Falls, and incredible biodiversity. From the coastal plains where most Guyanese live to the vast interior savannas and highlands, this sparsely populated country offers authentic adventures in untouched wilderness. Recent oil discoveries have transformed Guyana into one of the world's fastest-growing economies, yet it remains one of Earth's best-kept secrets for eco-tourism and cultural immersion.

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Kaieteur Falls Overland Trek

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Guyana Deep Wilderness Expedition

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14 Days

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$7,950

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Max 8 Guests

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Rupununi Savanna Safari

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7 Days

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$4,250

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Up to 8 People

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