When is the best time to visit the Rupununi Savanna Safari?

The Rupununi Savanna Safari operates from September to April, which is the optimal time for wildlife viewing and ranch activities. This timing ensures the best conditions for giant anteater encounters and river expeditions while avoiding the rainy season.

What wildlife can I expect to see on the Rupununi Savanna Safari?

The safari offers encounters with giant anteaters, giant otters, capybaras, caimans, jaguars (via camera traps), and over 400 bird species. Karanambu Lodge is particularly famous for having the world's most reliable giant anteater viewing and legendary giant otter encounters that have been featured by David Attenborough and Netflix filmmakers.

What authentic ranch experiences are included in the Rupununi Safari?

You'll work alongside real multi-generational vaqueros (cowboys) learning cattle handling and lassoing techniques at Wichabai Ranch. The experience includes participating in actual cattle roundups and learning the full rhythm of working ranch life from experienced ranchers who call this place home.

What cultural experiences are offered during the Rupununi Savanna Safari?

The tour includes an immersive Wapishana cultural experience where you'll visit a local family's traditional farm and learn ancient cassava processing techniques. You'll harvest cassava, learn how to transform it into bread and beer, then share a meal prepared from your morning's work with the Indigenous family.

How do I get to the Rupununi Savanna Safari locations?

The adventure begins with a scenic flight from Georgetown over pristine rainforest to Lethem, followed by a drive to Wichabai Ranch with a stop at Kumu Waterfalls. You'll later transfer to Karanambu Lodge, and the tour concludes with a direct flight from Karanambu's private airstrip back to Georgetown.

What makes the giant anteater tracking at Karanambu special?

Karanambu Lodge offers the world's most reliable giant anteater encounters, which David Attenborough called 'one of wildlife television's greatest discoveries.' Vaquero search teams scout ahead while you track these legendary creatures across the savannahs, with no set return time to ensure the best possible wildlife encounters.

What accommodation can I expect on the Rupununi Savanna Safari?

You'll stay in elevated wooden cabins at Wichabai Ranch Eco Lodge overlooking endless savannahs, and at the legendary Karanambu Lodge wilderness sanctuary. Both locations offer authentic eco-lodge experiences in pristine natural settings with spectacular views.

What river activities are included in the Rupununi Safari?

The safari includes breakfast on the river, river expeditions through Karanambu's pristine 30-mile stretch of the Rupununi River, and boat trips to witness Victoria Amazonica water lilies blooming at dusk. Evening river trips become thrilling nighttime safaris for spotting caimans, nocturnal bats, and other wildlife.

What unique features make Karanambu Lodge special for wildlife viewing?

Karanambu is a 115-square-mile wildlife paradise that has captivated wildlife filmmakers and naturalists for decades. The lodge offers exclusive access to pristine waterways for giant otter encounters and maintains the world's most reliable giant anteater viewing, making it a destination featured by major wildlife documentarians.

What dining experiences are featured on the Rupununi Savanna Safari?

The safari includes farm-fresh buffet lunches at scenic locations like Kumu Waterfalls, meals prepared from your own cassava harvesting with Wapishana families, and special barbecue dinners under the massive mango tree at Karanambu. You'll also enjoy breakfast on the river and celebratory dinners featuring local specialties under star-filled skies.

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Rupununi Savanna Safari

Duration

7 Days

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Group Size

Up to 8 People

Where Authentic Ranch Life Meets World-Famous Wildlife Encounters

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Giant Anteater Tracking with SRCS Conservation Scientists

Vaquero Ranch Life at Wichabai: Working Cattle Country

Two Dedicated Giant Otter Expeditions on the Rupununi

Wapishana Cultural Experience at a Family Farm

Night on the Rupununi River

Victoria Amazonica Water Lilies at Sunset with Rum Punch

Karanambu Lodge: Where David Attenborough and Gerald Durrell Came to Film

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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.

Rupununi Savanna Safari

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Route Overview 7 Days · Guyana

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

Aerial view of Rupununi Savannah with red dirt road, wetlands, and forested mountains under cloudy sky

Woman in blue tie-dye shirt sitting on rocks beside waterfall in tropical forest setting

Hammock on wooden deck overlooking Rupununi savanna landscape at sunset with mountains in background

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

Wooden boat moored at muddy riverbank under overhanging trees in tropical savanna setting

Four horseback riders crossing grassy savanna landscape with hills and trees in background

Blue raft with tourists exploring dark cave waters illuminated by headlamp at night

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

Woman cooking cassava bread in large pan over wood fire in traditional thatched roof kitchen

Person sitting on rocky outcrop overlooking vast Rupununi Savanna landscape with arms outstretched

Wooden dining table set for breakfast on covered deck overlooking Rupununi savanna landscape with mountains

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

Safari vehicle with tourists on golden savanna grassland at sunset with mountains in distance

Aerial view of Karanambu Ranch eco-lodge nestled in Guyana's pristine Rupununi savanna wilderness

Pink water lily flower blooming next to large Victoria amazonica lily pads in dark water

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

Giant anteater foraging in Guyana's Rupununi savanna grasslands with ancient mountain ranges backdrop

Wooden boat navigating muddy river through pristine Guyanese rainforest canopy with misty mountains backdrop

Caiman resting on sandy riverbank with murky water and fallen logs in background

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

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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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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Per Person

$4,250

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

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.

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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Giant Anteater Tracking with SRCS Conservation Scientists

Vaquero Ranch Life at Wichabai: Working Cattle Country

Two Dedicated Giant Otter Expeditions on the Rupununi

Wapishana Cultural Experience at a Family Farm

Night on the Rupununi River

Victoria Amazonica Water Lilies at Sunset with Rum Punch

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