Guyana Wild Experience

Pickup and transfer from Cheddi Jagan International Airport to Georgetown and your hotel.
Cara Lodge was built in the 1840s. It has a long and romantic history and was the home of the first Lord Mayor of Georgetown. Over the years, the property has been visited by many dignitaries including King Edward VIll who stayed at the house in 1923. Other dignitaries have included President Jimmy Carter, HRH King Charles III and Mick Jagger. This magnificent wooden colonial home turned hotel offers the tradition and nostalgia of a bygone era.

Pickup and transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport, return to Georgetown.
From Eugene F. Correia International Airport, take a scheduled flight across the Demerara and Essequibo Rivers and hundreds of miles of unbroken tropical rainforest to Kaieteur Falls, the world’s tallest free-falling waterfall.
Kaieteur is situated in the heart of Guyana on the Potaro River, a tributary of the Essequibo. The water of Kaieteur flows over a sandstone conglomerate tableland into a deep gorge – a drop of 741 feet or 5 times the height of Niagara Falls.
There are no other falls in the world with the magnitude of the sheer drop existing at Kaieteur. Kaieteur supports a unique micro environment with Tank Bromeliads, the largest in the world, in which the tiny Golden frog spends its entire life and the rarely seen Guiana Cock- of-the-rock nesting close by. The lucky visitor may also see the famous flights of the Kaieteur Swifts or Makona Birds which nest under the vast shelf of rock.

Pickup and transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport. Board schedule flight for journey over hundreds of miles of tropical rainforest to land at Fair View Airstrip and transfer to Iwokrama.
Explore the trails around the lodge with an Iwokrama Ranger. Iwokrama is home to many bird species including Capuchin bird, Black Nunbird, Chestnut-rumped Woodcreeper, Amazonian Antshrike, Brown-bellied Antwren, Spot-tailed Antwren, Todd’s Antwren, Spotted Puffbird, Green Aracari, Guianan Toucanet, Guianan Red Cotinga, Pompadour Cotinga, Rufous-crowned Elaenia, Bronzy Jacamar, Chestnut & Waved Woodpecker, Gray Antbird, and Strong-billed Woodcreeper. Three other Neotropical species in the Iwokrama forest of high interest are White-winged Potoo, Rufous Potoo, and Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo.
The forest is also home to many mammals and you may see Red-rumped Agouti and various species of monkey including Red Howler, Black Spider and Wedge-capped.
After dark you we’ll set out on the river.

We’ll get an early start and sail on the Essequibo, circumnavigating adjacent Indian House Island before returning to the River Lodge for breakfast.
Leave the lodge by boat, birdwatching along the way, then climb to Turtle Mountain. A well-kept track leads through the forest before a thrilling ascent to the mountain’s summit at 935 feet (about. 360 meters). It takes 1 3/4 hours to hike up the mountain, but the effort is well worth it for the beautiful views of the forest canopy and the potential to see Green Aracari, White Bellbird, or one of five varieties of eagles.
This trail is also an excellent place to spot Black Spider and Red Howler monkeys. If you believe this climb is too tough, you can take an alternative boat journey to Stanley Lake to look for Giant River Otters and Black Caiman.
As the day cools, you embark on a boat ride to Kurupukari Falls to view the Amerindian petroglyphs (depending on water level).

Explore trails around the lodge with an Iwokrama Ranger. Transfer by 4×4 along a trail known for elusive Jaguar sightings and various bird species. This road, linking Guyana to Brazil, is lightly trafficked and often features wildlife like Agouti, Tayra, Tapir, and Black Curassow. The journey ends at Atta Rainforest Lodge, home to the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway with four suspension bridges reaching over 30 meters high. Spend time in the lodge clearing, a prime spot for the Crimson Fruitcrow and habituated Black Curassows. Atta Rainforest Lodge offers private-room accommodation, home-cooked meals, and traditional Amerindian hospitality, with gardens attracting hummingbirds and providing perfect photo opportunities.

Before dawn, we will return to the canopy to birdwatch, where we may see Rufous-throated Sapphire, Green Aracari, Pygmy Antwren, and Guianan Streaked-Antwren. With any luck, Guianan Toucanet, Pompadour Cotinga, Buff-cheeked Greenlet, and a slew other crown specialists will come into our view. From this treetop vantage point, you can occasionally view Red Howler and Black Spider Monkey.
Aside from the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, the area’s paths offer wildlife and birdwatching opportunities. Many bird species, gorgeous insects, boisterous amphibians, and fun primates call the surrounding forest home. Deer, tapir, and agoutis are other frequent visitors to the resort. Serious birders should look for the Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo, which is infrequently seen.
As it goes dark, you might notice the White-winged Potoo. Night walks are also feasible, and something intriguing always appears on the scene, like one of the six different cats seen along the transnational road near the lodge.

Transfer from Atta Rainforest Lodge through the rainforest to Corkwood in the Iwokrama Forest. Here, take a short trail to see the brilliant Guianan Cock-of-the-rock. Guides will explain the medicinal and practical uses of plants. Continue to the community of Surama.
Surama is in the heart of Guyana, set in savannah ringed by the Pakaraima Mountains. The village, mainly Macushi tribe, retains traditional practices. The Surama Eco Lodge is community-owned, with profits benefiting all. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge and take a guided walk to observe forest and bird life.
In the afternoon, enjoy a three-mile walk to the Burro Burro River to observe wildlife. Guides will paddle you along the river to spot Giant River Otters, Tapir, Tira, Spider Monkeys, and more species.
Tonight, take an educational night walk to observe wildlife. Bring flashlights to spot creatures’ eyeshine in the dark.

Rise before dawn for a walk across the savannah, then climb Surama Mountain for incredible views of the village, savannah, and Pakaraima Mountains. This non-technical but challenging climb can be arduous, especially after rain. Guides offer alternative activities if preferred.
Transfer from Surama to Rock View Lodge at Annai.
Rock View Lodge is where savannah meets forest-covered foothills. Its tropical gardens and flowering trees attract many bird species, especially nectar feeders and frugivores. Nearby light forests are home to ant birds and flycatchers, while grasslands support their own avifauna.
If in season, witness cashew roasting and try local handicrafts. The process of cracking open the nuts and their self-ignition as acid burns off is spectacular. Enjoy freshly roasted nuts.
The lodge features eight comfortable rooms with ensuites, patios, and hammocks. Meals are served under mango trees, with produce grown on-site. The garden pool offers a welcome respite on hot days.

Hike the Panorama Trail in the Pakaraima foothills at dawn for a chance to view Cinereous Mourner, Finsch’s Euphonia, Reddish Hermit, Rufous-bellied Antwren, Green-tailed and Yellow-billed Jacamar.
Return to the resort for breakfast before heading to Ginep Landing. From there, take a boat journey down the Rupununi River to Karanambu Lodge. The area includes grassland, marshes, riparian woodland, and a 30-mile stretch of the Rupununi River, which supports approximately 600 bird and 200 animal species. Seasonal floods also attract approximately 700 fish species.
Notable explorers, including the Schomburgk brothers, Charles Waterton, Evelyn Waugh, Gerald Durrell, and David Attenborough, have documented their adventures here.
Enjoy a choice of activities with two guided excursions per day, either by boat, 4×4, or on foot. Take a boat trip to view wild huge River Otters and the enormous Victoria Amazonica waterlily at nightfall. Return to spot Black Caiman, birds, and nocturnal wildlife.

This morning we make an early start to an area of rolling grasslands, home to a population of giant anteaters. With luck we shall locate one of these six-foot long animals excavating its breakfast from one of the termite mounds that stud the savannah. Though giant anteaters live in overlapping home ranges they are mostly solitary except during mother-offspring relationships, aggressive interactions between males, and when mating. Mother anteaters carry their offspring on their backs until weaning them.
Evening river excursion or if you are interested in bird watching you can explore woodland patches or gallery forest along the river where we’ll hope to find a variety of species. A feature bird for the area is the Agami Heron. An evening walk along the airstrip offers seven species of nightjar and among the grasslands the Double-striped Thick-knees.

If you did not observe a big anteater the previous morning, you still have time to scour the savannah. Explore the Rupununi River in search of wild Giant River Otters, Black Caiman, and Arapaima by boat along tranquil portions of the river.
Return to the lodge for breakfast before leaving.
After breakfast, we say our goodbyes and travel upriver by motorized boat to the local Amerindian village of Yupukari and Caiman House.
Visitors may get the opportunity to meet local artisans, such as the furniture builders at Yupukari Crafters, The Wabbini Craft House, and the ladies who harvest and process cotton and produce lampshades.
Caiman House is also actively involved in turtle conservation efforts. The yellow-spotted river turtles are the primary benefactors of this effort, and extra care is taken to rescue these endangered giants. You can go to the holding ponds where the newborns are kept.

Vehicle transfer from Caiman House to Lethem. Planned flight to Eugene F. Correia International Airport. Pick up and transfer to Georgetown.
This afternoon, take a tour of Georgetown with an expert guide who will tell you about the city’s history, rumours, and residents. Our tour will begin at the Georgetown Seawalls and continue into the city center.
There are other noteworthy attractions to see during your tour, including Stabroek Market, which has been described as a “bizarre bazaar,” and St. George’s Cathedral, one of the world’s highest free-standing wooden constructions. Other historic buildings along this promenade include the Public Library, City Hall, and the Victoria.

Pickup and transfer to the airport for your departing flight.