Embark on a remarkable 15-day journey through the heart of Guyana, where vibrant indigenous communities, abundant wildlife, and critical conservation efforts come together. “Explore Guyana – Wildlife, Conservation and Indigenous Communities” takes you deep into pristine rainforests, across extensive savannas, and alongside winding rivers teeming with life.
You’ll marvel at Kaieteur Falls, one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls—five times taller than Niagara Falls—and wander through lush botanical gardens singing with exotic birds and rare flora. Along the way, you’ll immerse yourself in daily village life, witness sustainable farming and small-scale family businesses, learning how local people proudly preserve their heritage and protect their environment.
This thoughtfully crafted tour combines adventure, education, and community engagement to give you a richer understanding of Guyana’s diverse ecosystems and cultures. Guided nature walks, sunrise wildlife spotting, and close encounters with giant river otters, manatees, and vivid macaws will leave you in awe of the region’s stunning wildlife. You’ll also gain insight into ongoing efforts to protect the country’s biodiversity, ensuring these natural wonders thrive for future generations.
You’ll partake in hands-on conservation activities, sample freshly prepared dishes sourced from local markets, and enjoy personal interactions with those working tirelessly to protect these landscapes. From indigenous knowledge-sharing to supporting eco-tourism projects, this itinerary offers an authentic, meaningful travel experience that helps sustain Guyana’s natural wonders for generations to come.
Airport Transfer: Pick up at Cheddi Jagan International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Georgetown.
Accommodation: Stay at Cara Lodge, a historic 1840s colonial house with a rich history.
Highlights:
Home of the first Lord Mayor of Georgetown.
Visited by dignitaries like King Edward VII, President Jimmy Carter, and Mick Jagger.
Check-in at 14:00 hrs, Check-out at 12:00 hrs midday
Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Morning:
Market Tour: Visit Bourda Market with Chef Delven Adams, explore local products, meet vendors, and learn about local ingredients.
City Tour: Guided tour of Georgetown, visit National Museum, Walter Roth Museum, Botanical Gardens, and feed manatees.
Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef Adams at his Backyard Café, made with ingredients from the market.
Afternoon:
River Cruise: Take a river taxi across the Demerara River, admire the city skyline, and see the Demerara Harbour Bridge.
Sunset Cruise: Enjoy a sunset cruise with snacks and drinks, observing local birdlife in the mangroves.
Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Birdwatching tour to Georgetown Botanical Gardens. Potential sightings: Blood-colored Woodpecker, Snail Kite, Gray Hawk, Pearl Kite, Carib Grackle, Red-bellied and Red-shouldered Macaws, Festive Parrots, Yellow-chinned Spinetail, Black-crested Antshrike, Silver-beaked Tanager, Buff-breasted Wren, Golden-spangled Piculet, Ashy-headed Greenlet. Optional manatee feeding.
Pickup from your hotel in Georgetown.
Transfer in a private car to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
Take a scheduled flight over the Demerara and Essequibo Rivers and the vast rainforest to Kaieteur Falls.
Land in Kaieteur National Park, home to the world’s highest single-drop waterfall.
Explore:
Witness the majestic Kaieteur Falls, plunging 741 feet into a deep gorge.
Hike trails through the lush rainforest, encountering unique flora and fauna.
Spot rare birds like the Kaieteur Swift and the Guianan Cock-of-the-rock.
Gaze upon the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape from the observation deck.
Return with a scheduled flight back to Eugene F. Correia International Airport.
Transfer in a private car back to your hotel in Georgetown.
Overnight at Cara Lodge.
Pickup: Fair View Airstrip.
Transfer: Scenic drive through the rainforest.
Wildlife Spotting: Jaguar (elusive), Agouti, Tayra, Tapir, Black Curassow, and diverse bird species.
Destination: Atta Rainforest Lodge, home of the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
Iwokrama Canopy Walkway: Explore the rainforest canopy from four suspension bridges, reaching heights of over 30 meters.
Wildlife Spotting: Observe the elusive Crimson Fruitcrow and habituated Black Curassow.
Relaxation: Enjoy the serene surroundings of the lodge and its beautiful gardens.
Birdwatching: Over 10 hummingbird species and other avian delights.
Comfortable Accommodation: Private rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Delicious Dining: Home-cooked meals and traditional Amerindian hospitality.
Serene Setting: Open-sided communal area, lush gardens, and stunning forest views.
Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge.
Dawn Chorus: Witness a vibrant dawn chorus, including Rufous-throated Sapphire, Green Aracari, and potential sightings of Guianan Toucanet and Pompadour Cotinga.
Canopy Walkway: Enjoy stunning views of the rainforest canopy and spot wildlife like Red Howler and Black Spider Monkeys.
Forest Trails: Explore the diverse ecosystem and search for Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo, deer, tapir, agouti, and various bird and insect species.
Night Walks: Discover nocturnal creatures like the White-winged Potoo and potentially encounter one of the six cat species found in the area.
Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge.
Early Morning: Birdwatching from the canopy walkway.
Transfer: Journey through the rainforest for a chance to see the Guianan Cock-of-the-rock.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at Rock View Lodge.
River Cruise: Boat trip on the Rupununi River, spotting wildlife like Giant River Otters and Black Caiman.
Rewa Eco-lodge: Arrive at the lodge, nestled on the banks of the Rewa River.
Community Visit: Explore the local village of Rewa, interacting with the Macushi people and learning about their culture.
Evening Activity: Choose between fishing for Peacock Bass and Piranha or a wildlife spotting excursion at the Oxbow Lake.
Overnight: at Rewa Eco-lodge.
Awarmie Mountain Adventure
Forest Hike: Embark on a rainforest trek to encounter the Goliath bird-eating spider, the world’s largest spider by mass and size.
River Boat Trip: Travel by boat along the Rupununi River to an oxbow lake.
Mountain Hike: Ascend Awarmie Mountain, encountering diverse birdlife like White Bellbirds, Ornate Hawk-Eagles, and various macaw species.
Panoramic Views: Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Rupununi River, Kanuku Mountains, and the ancient Makarapan Mountain.
Wildlife Spotting: Look for Black Spider Monkeys, and other forest dwellers.
Afternoon Activities: Choose between fishing for Peacock Bass and Piranha or exploring the Grass Pond & Goliath Bird-Eating Spider.
Boat Trip: Travel up the Rewa River to Grass Pond.
Wildlife Spotting: Observe Arapaima, Peacock Bass, Limpkin, Wattled Jacana, Black-collared Hawk, Green Kingfisher, Guianan Puffbird, Brown Capuchin monkeys, and Capybara.
Nocturnal Beauty: Witness the blooming of the Victoria amazonica water lily.
Overnight at Rewa Eco-lodge.
Morning: Depart Rewa Eco-lodge and travel by boat along the Rupununi River to Kwatamang Landing.
Transfer: Visit the Aranaputa Peanut Butter Factory and enjoy lunch at Pakaraima Mountain Inn.
River Cruise: Board a boat and cruise along the Rupununi River, keeping an eye out for Giant River Otters.
Karanambu Lodge: Arrive at Karanambu Lodge, a wildlife sanctuary and cultural haven.
Evening Activities: Explore the savannahs and wetlands, searching for wildlife and witnessing the blooming of the Victoria amazonica water lily.
Nighttime Exploration: Embark on a nighttime boat trip to spot Black Caiman and other nocturnal creatures.
Overnight at Karanambu Lodge.
Morning Safari: Potential Giant Anteater Encounter
Early Morning: Embark on a safari to the rolling grasslands in search of the elusive giant anteater.
Wildlife Spotting: Observe these magnificent creatures as they forage for termites.
Evening Activity: Choose between a relaxing river excursion or a birdwatching expedition in the surrounding woodlands.
Nighttime Exploration: Spot nocturnal birds like nightjars and Double-striped Thick-knees.
Overnight at Karanambu Lodge.
Morning: Potential for a second giant anteater sighting or a river excursion.
Transfer: Boat trip to Yupukari Village and Caiman House Field Station.
Community Visit: Explore the village and visit local craft workshops.
Conservation Project: Participate in the turtle conservation program and learn about the efforts to protect the endangered giant river turtle.
Black Caiman Research: Join the field team on a night expedition to observe and study Black Caimans.
Overnight at Caiman House.
Departure from Caiman House:
Morning: Paddle through Awariku Lake, spotting birds and wildlife like egrets, ibises, Giant River Otters, and Black Caiman.
Transfer: Vehicle transfer to Lethem.
Cultural Experience: Meet Leroy Ignacio, President of the South Rupununi Conservation Society, and learn about local conservation efforts.
Forest Visit: Explore the forests of Saurab with Morris Adolf, a skilled artist and conservationist.
Arrival at Wichabai Ranch: Check in to the ranch and enjoy a welcome dinner with the family.
Overnight at Wichabai Ranch.
Giant Anteater Conservation & Capybara Ranch
Morning: Join a giant anteater research expedition, tracking these elusive creatures and contributing to conservation efforts.
Bush Island Exploration: Visit a nearby bush island, learn about its ecological importance, and help monitor wildlife using camera traps.
Capybara Ranch: Encounter the gentle giants of the savannah and learn about the capybara ranching project.
Evening Hike: Hike to the hills behind the ranch, enjoying panoramic views and learning about the geology of the Rupununi.
Overnight at Wichabai Ranch.
Highlights: Red Siskin Conservation & River Drift
Morning: Visit Sand Creek village and join SRCS rangers in Red Siskin conservation efforts.
Turtle Conservation: Learn about the Yellow-spotted River Turtle conservation program and possibly visit the turtle hatchery.
Evening: Relax with a canoe drift on the Rupununi River, enjoying the serene beauty of the sunset and the night sky.
Overnight at Wichabai Ranch.
Final Day in the Rupununi
Morning: Join an SRCS ranger on a savannah-forest transect to monitor bird populations and combat illegal wildlife trade.
Transfer: Flight to Eugene F. Correia International Airport and transfer to Georgetown.
Evening: Culinary Experience.
Dinner: Enjoy a unique dining experience at a local restaurant, savoring delicious Guyanese cuisine prepared by Chef Eon John.
Overnight at Cara Lodge. Check-in at 14:00 hrs, Check-out at 12:00 hrs midday.
Early Morning Birdwatching Adventure
Dawn Departure: Early morning departure from Georgetown.
River Cruise: Boat trip along the Mahaica River, a vital waterway for the local community.
Birdwatching: Spot diverse bird species, including the iconic Hoatzin, Blood-colored Woodpecker, egrets, herons, ibis, and various marsh tyrants.
Breakfast: Enjoy a local breakfast at a riverside home.
Return to Georgetown: Transfer back to Georgetown, concluding the tour.
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