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Guyana Nature Experience

Popular tour with scheduled departure dates.  Visiting the highlights of Guyana at an easy and relaxed pace.

This trip was listed in

"The World’s 25 Wildest New Trips of 2005"

by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.

Saturday    Arrive in Guyana. Transfer to Georgetown.  Overnight at Cara Lodge.

Sunday     Today enjoy a trip to Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls (see description below). Overnight at Cara Lodge. BL

Monday         0915 transfer to Ogle Airstrip for a flight across the rainforest to the Iwokrama Airstrip.   Take a short transfer by boat on the Essequibo River to the Iwokrama Field Station.  Afternoon free to explore the trails around the field station with an Iwokrama Ranger.  After dinner, we will take you out on to the river to spot caiman and other nocturnal wildlife. Overnight at Iwokrama Field Station.  BLD  http://www.wilderness-explorers.com/iwokrama.htm

Tuesday     This morning we will take you on an early morning boat ride near the Field Station.  After breakfast, you will leave the field station for the journey to Turtle Mountain, and a leisurely stroll up the mountain to its summit at 935ft (approx. 360m). It takes an hour to walk up the mountain, but the effort is more than worth it for the breathtaking views over the forest canopy when you get there. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest (for those who may find the Turtle Mountain trek too strenuous they can take an alternative boat trip to Stanley Lake to search for Giant River Otters and Black Caiman or go birding along the trails near the Field Station).  On the return trip, visit Kurupukari Falls to see the Amerindian petroglyphs (dependent on the water level). Then visit the small Amerindian village of Fair View before returning to the Field Station.  Overnight at Iwokrama Field Station.  BLD

Wednesday     At dawn take a wildlife walk with an Iwokrama Ranger close to the Field Station.  After breakfast we will transfer you by 4 x 4 along the trail that is one of the best places to see the elusive Jaguar. The Iwokrama forest is rapidly gaining an international reputation for its healthy jaguar populations that seem not to be troubled by the appearance of curious humans. No promises, but many have been lucky!  The journey ends at the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway which allows you to view the forest from 35 M up in the canopy.  Experience the activity in the mid and upper canopy of the forest and see darkness settle over the forest.  Overnight at Atta Rainforest Lodge.  BLD

Thursday       Welcome the dawn chorus from the canopy walkway.  After breakfast travel to a trail in the Iwokrama Forest to hopefully see the amazingly brilliant Guianian Cock-of-the-rock.  Continue your trip onto the Amerindian village of 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.  Overnight at Surama Guest House.  BLD  http://www.wilderness-explorers.com/surama_village.htm

Friday      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 rainforest 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 to overnight at Surama Guest House.   BLD



Saturday After breakfast depart Surama by 4x4 for Rock View Lodge at Annai.  Rock View Lodge is located where the savannah meets the forest-covered foothills of the Pakaraima Mountains.  With its tropical gardens and flowering trees, the lodge resembles an oasis in the savannah, and attracts many species of birds, particularly nectar feeders and frugivores.  Nearby patches of light forest are home to certain ant birds and flycatchers, and of course the grasslands support an avifauna of their own.  Overnight at Rock View Lodge.  BLD

Sunday    Today you can join the vaqueros on horse back* as they take cattle out to graze on the savannah, hike in the foothills of the Pakaraima Mountains or visit nearby Amerindian villages. Overnight at Rock View Lodge. BLD

      

Monday         After breakfast transfer by 4x4 to Ginep Landing for a boat trip on the Rupununi River to Karanambu Ranch.  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).  Today’s generation of Edward and Melanie McTurk are your hosts, leaving Diane more time developing the Karanambu Trust, work with her otters and her writings.  Dinner with Diane, Edward and Melanie will include stories on the history of the family and the Rupununi Savannahs.  Overnight at Karanambu Ranch. BLD

Tuesday         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.  Overnight at Karanambu Ranch. BLD

 Wednesday 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. Overnight at Karanambu Ranch. BLD

 Thursday       This morning travel out onto the savannah to search for a Giant Anteater.  After an early lunch take a flight back to Georgetown.  Enjoy an afternoon Georgetown city tour (see description below).   Overnight at Cara Lodge.  BL

 Friday             Transfer to the airport for your departing flight.  B

 *additional cost

Rack Rate : US$ 3,625.00 per person (minimum of two persons to operate the trip).

Single Supplement Rack Rate : US$ 463.00

 Please note single supplement is for a single room (where available), but as part of a group with a minimum of 2 pax.

Rate Includes :	
-	airport transfers
-	double or twin accommodation 
-	meals as listed
-	local bar at Karanambu Ranch
-	all road and river transfers
-	internal flights in Guyana
-	activities as described
-	local guides
-	hotel tax
-	Kaieteur National Park fee
-	Iwokrama Forest User Fee
-	Iwokrama Canopy Walkway fee

Not Included :
-	items of a personal nature
-	alcoholic drinks except where mentioned above
-	departure tax
-	international flights


Dates for 2008:
12 July 2008
2 August 2008
13 September 2008
11 October 2008
8 November 2008
6 December 2008