Rivers, rainforest, waterfalls and savannah
Departure dates throughout the year from the UK
Duration - 14 days, 12 nights
Georgetown 2 nights, Iwokrama Field Station 2n, Atta Rainforest Lodge 1n, Surama 2n, Annai 1n, Karanambu Ranch 2n, Yupukari 1n, Georgetown 1n.
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly from the UK to Georgetown via the Caribbean.
Day 2 Visit the stupendous drop of Kaieteur Falls (at 250m, five times the height
of Niagara) and Orinduik Falls, where the Ireng River thunders over terraces of jasper, a semi-precious stone.
Day 3 Light aircraft flight and boat trip to Iwokrama Field Station, guided exploration of nearby trails. Evening caiman-spotting expedition.
Day 4 Climb Turtle Mountain (360m) for views over the canopy, visit the Kurupukari Falls and an Amerindian village.
Day 5 By 4WD vehicle to seek out the jaguar, and traverse the Iwokrama canopy walkway at dusk, with accommodation at Atta Rainforest Lodge.
Day 6 Follow a forest trail to the Amerindian village of Surama and its Eco Lodge. Guided visit of the school, and church.
Day 7 Dawn hike across the savannah to Surama Mountain and later through the rainforest to canoe along the Burro Burro river to observe monkeys, giant otter, and tapir.
Day 8 Drive to Rock View Lodge, located where the savannah meets the forest-mantled Pakaraima Mountains.
Day 9 Optional horse-ride with cattle and cowboys, or local walks.
Days 10&11 By road and river to Karanambu Ranch, where Diane McTurk's world-famous otter rehabilitation project is located. Look out for black caiman, giant Victoria Amazonica water lilies and a rich variety of birds as you explore the savannah, flooded forest and waterways here. Day 12 Observe the research on the black caiman at Caiman House, Yupukari. Return to Georgetown.
Day 13 Departure flight for the UK, arriving day 14.
How about?
- Breaking your journey in Tobago.
- Extending your trip to the other Guianas (Suriname and French Guiana).
- Visiting Dadanawa Ranch
In conjunction with Guyana, we can tailor-make extensions and itineraries to Suriname and French Guiana. With regular flights from Europe to the Guianas, each country can be visited in its own right or the three can be combined in an interesting two week itinerary.
The above optional excursions may dovetail into the existing 12 night itinerary, or require extra nights. | 
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