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Rupununi Savanna Safari

Duration
7 Days
Price
$4,250
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Rupununi Savanna Safari

Where Authentic Ranch Life Meets World-Famous Wildlife Encounters

Duration
7 Days
Price
$4,250
Difficulty
Easy
Best Time
September - April

Seven days across two of the Rupununi’s most significant wildlife and conservation properties. The first three nights are at Wichabai Ranch, headquarters of the South Rupununi Conservation Society, where SRCS researchers have identified 26 individual giant anteaters in the surrounding savannah. You join their field teams before dawn for active tracking expeditions, walk jaguar camera trap trails, and spend your evenings on the Rupununi River with black caiman and the night sky above. The final three nights are at Karanambu Lodge, the McTurk family’s 115-square-mile private wilderness sanctuary, for dedicated giant otter expeditions at dawn, Victoria Amazonica water lily boat trips at sunset, and one of the most complete introductions to the Rupununi wetlands available anywhere.

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Rupununi Savanna Safari

Your Guyana Tour Itinerary

Route Overview 7 Days · Guyana
1
Day 1
Georgetown to Wichabai Ranch
Fly from Georgetown to Lethem, then drive south into the Rupununi. Stop at Kumu Waterfalls for a swim in mountain-fed cascades and a farm-fresh buffet lunch. Arrive at Wichabai Ranch and settle into your elevated wooden cabin before heading into the hills for sundowners and your first views across the endless savannah. Meals: L / D
Your Accommodation
Wichabai Ranch Eco Lodge
Award-winning all-inclusive eco-lodge and working cattle ranch in the South Rupununi, headquarters of the South Rupununi Conservation Society.
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Day 2
Vaquero Ranch Experience
Morning river trip with breakfast on the water, followed by a bush walk to check jaguar camera traps. Afternoon with Wichabai's semi-wild capybaras, then join real vaqueros for a cattle roundup and lasso lesson. End the day on a night canoe: caimans, bats, and stars over the Rupununi. Meals: B / L / D
Your Accommodation
Wichabai Ranch Eco Lodge
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Day 3
Wapishana Cultural Experience
Visit a Wapishana family farm to harvest cassava and make traditional bread and tapioca, then share a meal prepared from the morning's work. Explore new hilltop viewpoints across the Rupununi before a farewell BBQ dinner under an open sky at Wichabai. Meals: B / L / D
Your Accommodation
Wichabai Ranch Eco Lodge
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Day 4
Transfer to Karanambu
Final morning at Wichabai, then drive north to Lethem for lunch before continuing to Karanambu Lodge. Settle into the legendary wildlife sanctuary before an evening boat trip through ponds of blooming Victoria Amazonica water lilies, Guyana's national flower, with rum punch as the sun sets. Meals: B / L / D
Your Accommodation
Karanambu Lodge
Iconic 115-square-mile wilderness sanctuary on a 20-mile stretch of the Rupununi River. All-inclusive. Featured on Netflix, BBC, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel.
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Day 5
Giant Anteater Tracking
Pre-dawn start for giant anteater tracking with SRCS vaquero search teams. Return for a leisurely breakfast, then optional walks on Karanambu's trails. Afternoon river expedition through the Rupununi wetlands and lily ponds. Return after dark on a night safari: caimans, night birds, and river snakes. Meals: B / L / D
Your Accommodation
Karanambu Lodge
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Day 6
Giant River Otters
Two dedicated giant otter expeditions: one at dawn when otters are most active, one in the afternoon targeting monkeys and otters along Karanambu's waterways. Expert guides navigate based on the latest sightings. Final evening: a BBQ dinner under the giant mango tree. Meals: B / L / D
Your Accommodation
Karanambu Lodge
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Day 7
Return to Georgetown
A final morning at your own pace: last otter search, birdwatching among 400+ species, or a quiet walk through the 115-square-mile reserve. Then depart from Karanambu's private airstrip, flying low over the Rupununi wilderness back to Georgetown. Meals: B

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Pricing & What's Included

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Per Person
$4,250
Based on group of 4
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Group Rates

Group SizePer PersonNotes
2 travelers$5,350Per personPrivate tour
4 travelers$4,250Per personBest value
6 travelers$4,300Per personGroup rate
8 travelers$4,050Per personGroup rate

What's Included

  • Accommodation at Wichabai Ranch Eco Lodge (3 nights, all-inclusive)
  • Accommodation at Karanambu Lodge (3 nights, all-inclusive package)
  • All meals, snacks, local drinks, and evening rum at Wichabai Ranch
  • All meals and Karanambu's famous rum punch at Karanambu Lodge
  • Georgetown to Lethem scenic flight (Trans Guyana Airlines, approx. 1 hour)
  • Lethem to Wichabai return ground transfer in private 4WD vehicle
  • Wichabai to Lethem to Karanambu ground transfer in private 4WD vehicle
  • Karanambu private airstrip departure fee
  • All guided ranch activities at Wichabai (horse riding, cattle roundup, canoeing, birdwatching, camera trap tours, vaquero skills, sundowner drives, night animal spotting)
  • Giant anteater tracking with SRCS conservation scientists (pre-dawn, Karanambu)
  • 2 dedicated giant river otter expeditions on the Rupununi River
  • Victoria Amazonica water lily evening boat trip with rum punch
  • Wapishana cultural experience at Katoonarib (transport, guides, lunch, village fee)
  • Kumu Waterfalls visit with buffet lunch
  • Laundry at both lodges
  • Wi-Fi at both lodges
  • Welcome gift basket at Wichabai Ranch

Not Included

  • International airfare to/from Georgetown, Guyana
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities for guides, ranch staff, and lodge teams
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Single supplement (contact us for pricing)
  • Optional add-on activities (Ancient Landscapes day trip, Red Siskin birdwatching, Rupununi Kitchen cooking class, guided stargazing, etc.)
  • Alcoholic beverages beyond what is included at each lodge
  • Medical evacuation costs
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Deposit & Payment: A 25% deposit secures your place (credit card accepted). 50% balance due 90 days before departure. Final balance due 60 days prior. ACH bank transfer available at reduced fees. Bookings within 60 days require full payment.
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Cancellation: 90+ days: full refund minus $500 admin fee. 60-89 days: 50% refund. Under 60 days: no refund. Comprehensive travel insurance covering emergency evacuation is required for all participants.

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