Wildlife Encounters in The Americas: Guyana - Land Of The Giants

Countries visited: Guyana

Explore Guyana - dense rainforest, open savannah plains, exotic wildlife and spectacular scenery

Guyana is the hidden jewel in South America's rich natural crown and its dense rainforests and rolling savannahs are home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife.

Journeying deep into the interior we search for the striking Guianan Cock-of-the-rock at thundering Kaieteur Falls, scan the plains for glimpses of Giant anteater and canoe along placid jungle rivers looking for Giant river otters.

Guyana is one of the best places in the world to see the notoriously elusive jaguar, the largest feline in the Americas, and with luck we may have sightings of this beautiful New World predator as it emerges from the undergrowth in search of its next meal.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Guyana

Day 1

Fly to Georgetown.

Day 2

Morning flight to magnificent Kaieteur Falls; explore before flying straight to Iwokrama River Lodge.

Day 3

Early morning boat trip on Essequibo River; climb Turtle Mountain for amazing views and great birdwatching; afternoon visit Kurupukari Falls and Amerindian village.

Day 4

Morning wildlife walk; afternoon drive by 4WD to Iwokrama Canopy Walkway along road known for jaguar sightings; late afternoon canopy walk.

Day 5

Full day around the lodge and on canopy walkway for birdwatching.

Day 6

After spending dawn on the walkway, walk in forest to look for Cock-of-the-rock; drive to Amerindian village of Surama, explore the village and learn about medicinal plants; night walk in forest.

Day 7

Morning climb Surama Mountain with breakfast at lookout point with spectacular views; afternoon walk through savannah and rainforest to Burro Burro River where we hope to see Giant river otters, tapir and Spider monkeys.

Day 8

Drive through savannah to Rock View Lodge, with excellent opportunities for birding including Jabiru stork.

Day 9

Dawn hike in the wooded foothills of Pakaraima Mountains to search for forest-dwelling birds; later visit Amerindian villages and see traditional cashew nut roasting demonstration.

Day 10

After breakfast drive alongside mountains and through savannah to airport for return flight to Georgetown

Day 11

Transfer to airport for flight to London.

Day 12

Arrive London.

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Kaieteur Falls