On an adventure

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The Clarence Mountain Nature Trail in Aranaputa, Rupununi, is an ideal adventure trip, with breath-taking views and up-close experiences with Guyana’s rich biodiversity.
The fairly steep trail climbs up the side of a mountain in the Pakaraima Mountain foothills, and is named after the man who first went there to farm. The well-maintained trail has a resting benab at the halfway point, with spectacular views.

View of Aranaputa village centre from the nature trail
View of Aranaputa village centre from the nature trail

The cabin is set in cleared land where Clarence used to farm. Some of his fruits and vegetables still grow in the area. It is a unique eco-tourism project perched 1,000 ft above the Aranaputa community, with one of the most fabulous panoramic views of the North Rupununi savannah. This eco-project is within the conservation area of the community, and is a rich biodiversity.
On a clear day, one can see Annai, Wowetta, Makarapan Mountain, the Kanuku and Pakaraima Mountains, Surama Mountain, the Rupununi River and the vast savannah that lies between them all. The trail continues to follow a dry creek bed, and it involves manoeuvring around some rocks and small boulders. Closer to the cabin, the ground begins to level a bit and the trail passes through a grove of Heliconias: flowers in all different colours.
A night at the cabin gives an incredible opportunity to see the region’s wildlife: tapirs, jaguars, monkeys and macaws.  The guest cabin caters for small groups of eight persons and multiple night stays.
For more information on the trail, contact Alphonso Forde at alphonsoforde@yahoo.com

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