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Maparri River

Maparri Wilderness Camp

The Maparri River is a tributary of the Rupununi River and the source is high in the east Kanuku Mountains. These mountains have been recognised by Conservation International as being one of the few remaining pristine Amazonian areas.

This untouched piece of wilderness can only be reached by a combination of air, jeep and boat and is rich in flora and fauna, with easy sightings of Macaws, Herons, Toucans, Kingfishers and maybe a Harpy Eagle. Lucky wildlife watchers may be rewarded with sightings of Tayra, Labba, Ocelot, Agouti, Monkey, Tapir and Jaguar.

The Maparri Wilderness Camp is a simple wooden framed shelter with open sides. Hammocks are slung in the camp with special fitted mosquito nets. The camp site overlooks a water fall, which is the first of many on the Maparri River. Unlike most rivers in Guyana, which are black water, this river is crystal clear allowing you to observe the white sandy bottom and passing aquatic life. The water fall and surrounding pools are inviting and totally safe for swimming.

 View of the falls from the camp

Simple but nutritional meals will be prepared by the camp cook over an open fire and will be supplemented by fish caught in the river. An exciting trek along the river bank reveals water fall after water fall in which you can enjoy a natural jacuzzi or in the smaller falls, swim the white water. Strenuous trekking up mountain slopes is rewarded by the knowledge that this is unexplored terrain and you may be the first to traverse the area. Spot lighting trips at night along the river bank or by boat will uncover Black Caiman and Electric Eels or mammals coming to drink at the waters edge.

Night-time Caiman-spotting

All trips to Maparri Wilderness Camp are custom designed, therefore prices will vary depending on season and size of group. Contact us for a quotation. Click here for a sample itinerary.