At some 900 ft, the rarely-visited Jordan Falls is a spectacular sight to see. It is not a single- drop falls but cascades down a series of steep steps.
Located some eight miles from the Maipaima Eco-Lodge in Nappi, the falls are not easily accessed. The arduous hike takes roughly five hours; goes up and down many hills, crosses slippery rocks and on many occasions leads 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 hike can be enjoyed at the falls, which includes more time for bird watching (including the white bellbird) and wildlife. In the evenings, meals are enjoyed on the open rocks where the stargazing is superb.
If you are fit and enjoy a good trek, Jordan Falls is not to be missed. It is definitely one of the most spectacular areas around Nappi – if not in all of Guyana. (Information by Kirk Smock; “Guyana/Bradt Guide”, Second Edition)
