Join us on ancient land where the Atorad Indians used to live a hundred years ago. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the real explorers! Join us on a 1-week adventure, exploring one of the many mountain ranges in the South of Guyana. Here on the top of one of the mountains there are 2 small savannahs with many signs of life of the Atorad Indians whose tribe is no more because of integration with other tribes like the Macushi, Wapishana and Wai-Wai, but here you can find pottery, petroglyphs, stone axe and arrowhead rock engravings along all the streams near their home and markings on trees. The Atorad Indians are no more but signs of their life are everywhere.

This 1 week trip takes you to the remote, pristine mountainous jungles and savannahs of Guyana, in South America. With local indigenous people from the Wapishana tribe who are descendants from the Atorad indians who are knowledgeable of the jungle, here you will learn basic survival skills and traits from locals who have lived here all their lives. While trekking from one end of the mountain to the other exploring the nature reserves of the mountain. You’ll learn to light a fire without a match, find water vines, practice bow and arrow hunting, learn indigenous knowledge such as how to build small animal traps and learn to build a shelter with nothing but what is around you. We take safety measures very seriously here at Saddle Mountain. This is the ultimate adventure travel trip!

This trip is best suited for true nature lovers, people with a reasonable level of fitness, an open mind to nature and a love for adventure. It is always good to be prepared. This expedition can be both mentally and physically challenging, some climbing gear may be required. Once you are prepared and know what to expect you can then focus more on the beauty of nature and have that unforgettable experience paired with a drop of survival travel.

For transportation you will be using 4×4 vehicles, horses, and where vehicles or horses can’t go you will journey by foot. Make sure you have all the required gears to make your trip a comfortable one. Your guide will go through the list of things with you. It is important not to take along unnecessary things as the weight of your luggage can be a major setback and hinder your mobility, and will certainly test your fitness during an expedition.

It’s alway exciting to sleep in the open air and enjoy a campfire while the locals share their interesting stories. On this camping trip you will team up with your expert local guides who will share the knowledge with you and set up camps on various nature trails in a responsible and safe way. Sleeping will be done in hammocks. Meals will be prepared by your guides, and if you wish you can also be involved.

To simulate this experience more, you will bathe in the creek or waterfalls and use the jungle as a toilet facility.

Indulge your inner cowboy/cowgirl on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the vast savanna landscapes of the South Rupununi, where you’ll learn the traditional ways of ranching in this corner of the world.

Saddle up at dawn to round-up the cattle, learn to lasso and crack a bullwhip made of rawhide and leather are some of the activities awaiting you!

Horseback ride across the South Rupununi savannas with views of one of the most picturesque landscapes you will ever come across. It is one of western cowboys’ scenes with mountain backdrops and adventure camping. It’s an easy ride across the south savannas with the expert cowboys of Saddle Mountain. Learn about horsemanship and the lifestyle of cattle ranching in the Rupununi featuring Saddle Mountain horseback riding preparations and guiding.

With a bonfire, sleep under the stars by the crystal-clear creek surrounded by the sound of nature and eta palm trees. Because of the nonlight effect the stars above are as clear as it can be, offering breathtaking scenic views. With clear outings of the constellations and views of satellite traveling. This area gives a good opportunity to spot wildlife like the Giant Anteater and the Capybara, the largest rodent in the world and different species of birds including the red siskin. Considering the extremely low number of inhabitants per square mile, subsequently resulting in significantly lower light pollution, the dark sky movement is in full effect, safeguarding the health of many people and wildlife in the region. However, we do not guarantee any wildlife will be spotted, it is up to luck and chance.

This experience offers a key birdwatching location and was created for nature lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, anyone with a passion for adventure and wildlife at Saddle Mountain Ranch. On this trip a plethora of bird species, such as the Buff necked Ibis, Jabiru Stork, Crestless Curassow, Fork tailed flycatcher, Toco toucans, King fishers, and King vultures will be witnessed. You will also be able to see endangered species the Giant Anteater, Giant River Otters and Capybaras, the largest rodent in the world.

On this excursion our guides will highlight medicinal plants and others with various traditional uses. To witness the King vultures, it requires a drive from the ranch to the base of the Kusad Mountain and a hike. The drive takes approximately 45 minutes from the ranch to the base of the mountain, followed by an adventurous two- hour hike to the King vultures site.
Perched on a dry tree, you can observe not one, but five to ten King vultures simultaneously.

Where conservation meets adventure. This trip is best suited for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers with an edge for conservation projects. You will be able to test your fishing skills trying your hand at a large peacock bass, witnessing a wide array of bird species, including the Buff necked Ibis, Jabiru Stork, Fork tailed flycatcher and many more. You will also be able to see the giant anteater, river otters and capybaras, the largest rodent in the world.

At night, with a warm bonfire and tales of the Rupununi’s myths, traditions, and legends to enlighten you, you’ll be treated to some of the best stargazing in the world. The absence of light pollution allows you to see the Milky Way, constellations, planets, and stars, making it an ideal place and time for wildlife observation and photography at Saddle Mountain Ranch.