Category: Travel & Tourism

King William IV Falls is located along the Upper Essequibo River, near the Amerindian village, Apoteri. German-born explorer Sir Robert Schomburgk, who carried out geographical, ethnological and botanical studies in South America and the West Indies for Great Britain, named the falls King William IV Falls in honour of the-then British monarch and first patron of the Royal Geographical Society. Describing the King William IV Falls, “The Guiana Travels of Robert Schomburgk, 1835-1844” stated: “…The water descends in two falls, the upper is larger, and may amount to from 12…

Apoteri is located at the confluence of the ‘white’ Rupununi and ‘black’ Essequibo rivers, about two and a half hours, during high water season, from the administrative centre of Annai. The village is the most remote of the North Rupununi communities. Apoteri is an old Carib village known since the days of Schomburgk and Im Thurn. It was a stopping point for travellers exploring Guyana’s hinterland in the early 1800s. Today, Apoteri is known for its role in the balata trade. The village, of about 600 persons, is predominantly Wapishana,…

Wakapoa is an indigenous community in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). It is about 35 miles by river from Charity, a small township. A scenic journey awaits those who would like to visit the village. Travelling to Wakapoa begins with an exciting speedboat ride from Charity down the Pomeroon River. As the boat meanders its ways along the Pomeroon River, tourists can enjoy basking in the fresh, cool air while observing the breath-taking nature scenes. Then through bowing trees, about nine miles along the creek, Wakapoa appears. Upon arrival, visitors are left…

The beauty of the Rupununi is vast, unique, fabled and celebrated in arts and literature. Rupununi, in Region Nine, derives its name from the Rupununi River which runs from the south savannahs, north and eastward where it meets the Essequibo River. The Rupununi River and its tributaries are the mainstay of life for more than 14,000 indigenous people, mainly Makushi and Wapishana, who live in the area. Discover Rupununi’s magic while visiting the golden savannahs, which melt into deep, green forests, lined with silver creeks. Cattle, cashew nuts, peanuts, cassava…

Located some eight miles from the Maipaima Eco-Lodge in Nappi, the 900 ft. Jordan Falls cascades down a series of steep steps. Getting to the falls requires an arduous five-hour hike, going up and down many hills, crossing slippery rocks and wading through flowing waters. The return journey does not have to be made in one day since a satellite camp has been built at the base; so unless you are incredibly averse to sleeping in hammocks, an overnight next to the falls should not be missed. A more leisurely…

The indigenous village of Akawini in the Lower Pomeroon derives its name from an Arawak work meaning “Many turns”. About 50 miles from Charity, the community is accessible mainly by boat through the creek. The community is managed by a Toshao (captain) and a village council. There are 25 small islands where people live, work, and farm to sustain their livelihood. In School Islands there is a primary school, a teachers’ quarters and a health centre. A nursery school along with a health post is also located at another island,…

If you want to experience relaxed living and authentic wildlife along with adventure in an ever increasing stressful and artificial world, then Guyana is as natural as you can get. From its many old heritage buildings on the coast to its sprawling jungles and savannahs in its interior, nothing is left out from your adventure. You cannot come to Guyana without experiencing the remote and truly natural Kaieteur Falls, considered the world’s largest single drop falls by volume and height, or leave without visiting St George’s Cathedral, a historic icon…