Arrive in Guyana. Formerly British Guiana, this now independent country is the western most of the three Guiana’s. Transfer to the capital Georgetown.


0915hrs transfer to the airport for a flight to Karanambu Ranch in the North Rupununi savannahs. This is the home of Diane McTurk, widely known for her work in rehabilitating orphaned, giant river otters to the wild. Diane and her otters have appeared on National Geographic, Jeff Corwin Experience, Really Wild Show (BBC) and the Calgary’s “Zoo World”. Karanambu has a long history of visiting naturalists and Diane’s father, Tiny McTurk, has welcomed David Attenborough and Gerald Durrell (Three Singles to Adventure). Dinner with Diane, will include stories on the history of the family and the Rupununi Savannahs. (B,L,D)


Diane sometimes has resident orphaned otters and you can help her as she tends to them. You can visit Simoni Pond for some of the best inland fishing (add US$15.00) in Guyana including Peacock Bass or explore the flooded forest or savannah. Visits can be made to nearby ponds for birdwatching and to view the Victoria Amazonica, the world’s largest water lily and Guyana’s national flower. Explore the Rupununi River in search of wild Giant River Otters, Black Caiman and Arapaima. An evening visit to Crane Pond to see hundreds of Ibis, Anhinga, Heron and Egret roosting is a highlight. (B,L,D)


This morning transfer by boat along the Rupununi River to Ginep Landing and then by 4x4 to the Amerindian community at Surama. On arrival in Surama receive a welcome from a village counsellor and settle into your accommodation. A local guide will escort you for a short walk on trails to observe the forest and bird life. As the afternoon cools your guide will take you on a tour of the village. Visit the local school, medical centre and church along with some of the village houses. Tonight enjoy an educational walk to observe wildlife and experience the mystique of the forest after dark. (B,L,D)


Rise before dawn for a walk across the savannah and then the gentle climb up Surama Mountain in the cool morning air. This is the best time to observe bird life along the trail. Breakfast will be served at a look out point which affords incredible views across the village and savannah to the Pakaraima Mountains. Return to village for lunch and then take a three mile walk across the savannah and through the rain forest to the Burro Burro River. Your guides will then paddle you on the Burro Burro River for opportunities to observe Giant River Otters, Tapir, Tira, Spider Monkeys and many more species. Return to village for sunset and dinner. (B,L,D)


Before dawn transfer to the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway to welcome the dawn chorus from 35M up in the tree tops. Breakfast at the Canopy Walkway before departing by 4x4 for Annai. Lunch at Rock View Lodge before an afternoon flight to Georgetown. (B,L,D)


This morning depart for a flight to Kaieteur Falls which is situated in the heart of Guyana on the Potaro River, a tributary of the Essequibo. The water of Kaieteur, one of the worlds natural wonders, flows over a sandstone conglomerate tableland into a deep gorge – a drop of 822 feet or 5 times the height of Niagara Falls. 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 Makonaima Birds which nest under the vast shelf of rock carved by the centuries of water, hidden behind the eternal curtain of falling water. The trip then continues onto Orinduik Falls is where the Ireng River thunders over steps and terraces of solid jasper, a semi precious stone. With a backdrop of the rolling grass covered hills of the Pakaraima Mountains, this is truly one of the most beautiful locations in Guyana’s hinterland. The Ireng river forms the border between Brazil and Guyana. In contrast to Kaieteur, Orinduik is ideally suited for swimming and you will find natural Jacuzzi’s as the falls tumble down the steps of Jasper. (B,L,D)


GEORGETOWN / PARAMARIBO. Enjoy a morning Georgetown city tour, highlighting the extraordinary wooden architecture and to shop in its exciting markets and craft shops. The tour will continue with a visit of the Cathedral, the tallest wooden building in the world, the museum and other historic buildings. 1330hrs transfer to the airport for Meta MSQ8406 departing at 1600hrs . Arrive in Paramaribo at 1750hrs and transfer to your hotel (B)


Today we take you on the Commewijne River, right opposite the capital city Paramaribo. The tour takes you along former colonial plantations of which most are now abandoned and no longer active. The first stop is made at the confluence of the Commewijne and Suriname river, at Nieuw Amsterdam, with a visit to the open air museum Nieuw Amsterdam. We cross over by boat to the right bank of the Commewijne river for a visit to Plantation Frederiksdorp. This plantation is an old cacao plantation, fully renovated to its former glory. After an extensive visit to Frederiksdorp, we once again cross over by boat and return to Paramaribo, by bus, in the afternoon. (B,L,D)


This morning we will travel Approximately 70 kilometers south of Paramaribo, at the right bank of the Suriname river, lies the former Jewish settlement Jodensavanne. This historic place was named after the Jewish that fled from the inquisition in Europe around 1650 after which they settled in this savannah area. This former Jewish village still shows the remnants of the oldest synagogue in the Americas as well as the ruins of a graveyard. Nowadays, these remnants have been cleaned and a simple cottage has been set up as a museum. Here, visitors find information about this unique, historic graveyard in the forest in Suriname. Your visit to Jodensavanne, the peacefulness of nature and the many springs will leave you a lasting memory. After Jodensavanne, the tour will continue to Colakreek, a recreation park in the savannah area. Colakreek is ideal for swimming, relaxing and walks through the savannah.The leaves falling in the water gives the creek its dark color which looks like that of the Coca Cola drink, hence the name Colakreek. (B,L,D)


Transfer by road along the coast to the French Guiana border. Welcome at customs in St Laurent and travel to Kourou. Mini city tour of St. Laurent du Maroni with a visit of the church in Iracoubo. Lunch at "Le Pakira" at Sinnamary. (B,L)


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kourou to visit Space Centre ( in French only, movie in English, possible separate explanations in English ). Tour the main installations from 0800 to 1100, followed by a visit of the museum. Lunch at the Relais Spatial, near the Spatial Center. (B,L)


Depart from the hotel for a full day excursion to Devil’s Islands by schedule Catamaran visit of St Joseph and Royale island, lunch at the guest house in Royal Island. Guided visit of the island ( in French only ) before the lunch including museum, main buildings, children cemetery, convict building, guards house, jails, etc. Return to Kourou by Catamaran at 1700. Overnight at Hotel des Roches. (B,L)


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for departing flight from Cayenne. B
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