Wildlife in Guyana
Destinations
Kaieteur Falls
The waterfall with the world's longest drop (741ft), water torrents over this limestone amphitheatre, dropping a whopping 5 times the height of Niagara Falls.
Guyana Travel Guide
43° 39′ 01″ N, 79° 54′ 13″ O
Guyana in a few words...
Vast expanses of unbroken rainforest, a canopy ocean threaded together by the gently winding rivers...welcome to Guyana. Known to many, but explored by few, Guyana really is a hidden gem in South America's tropics. With many of the world's biggest, from waterfalls to snakes to giant eagles it is home to a whole host of worldy wonders. Tread along barely broken trails into one of only four remaining areas of pristine rainforest in the world, as you embark on a journey into the land of treasure troves and secret hideaways.
Guyana lies in the North East of the South American continent and is bordered by Venezuela, Suriname and Brazil. With 80% of the country covered by rainforest, Guyana is home to a whole host of incredible wildlife, often endemic to these unique regions; huge black caimans, the rare Harpy Eagle, delicately featured tamarins and of course, the native, eloquently coloured Cock-of-the-Rock.
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Georgetown
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214,970
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Guiana Shield
This 1.7-billion-year-old geological formation covers 270 million hectares and is home to a unique and mostly endemic biome.
Mapari Wilderness Camp
This wilderness camp is located on the Mapari River upstream of Caiman House Eco Lodge in Yupukari. It's remote location makes it the perfect place to spot wildlife.
Georgetown
The capital of Guyana is awash with brightly coloured, ceramic rooftiles and funky backstreet rhythms.
Uchi Falls
Also known as King George VI Falls or Oshi Falls, this 701ft drop is the third highest waterfall in Guyana, and can only be reached on foot.
