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Guyana's jungle lodges
WHAT IS IT? A wooden eco-lodge built in the local style of longhouses on stilts that feels like your own little treehouse. WHERE IS IT? On the banks of the Pokerero creek in the centre of the Amerindian Reserve of Santa Mission. It's also surprisingly close to Georgetown. WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? It is a real slice of life in the rainforest, but with all home comforts and delicious Amerindian/Carib food after a day spent exploring the jungle. MUST SEE? The wildlife. The region is home to more than 800 bird species, and you might spot some spider monkeys too. MUST DO? Plunge into the Ribena-coloured river, rich in essential oils which leach out of the trees on the banks - you will feel like your hair has been naturally conditioned.
WHAT IS IT? A Caribbean "plantation house" style lodge. WHERE IS IT? High up on the Essequibo River's cliff-like banks. WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? Staying in your very own colonial style gingerbread cottage with jalousie windows and wrap-around balconies. MUST SEE? Sunset from the private jetty, as it turns the river and jungle from flaming orange to bloody red. MUST DO? Take a guided tour of a jungle trail that takes you into the thick of the forest, and learn about the medicinal plants and abundant birdlife
WHAT IS IT? A resort on the Essequibo River. Pre-eminent among the three hundred and sixty-five islands in the mighty Essequibo is this wonderful little paradise with one hundred and eighty-seven acres of lush green foliage and colourful tropical flowers WHERE IS IT? A quick hop on a plane, or a one-hour drive or cruise from Georgetown. Located in region # 7, Cuyuni/ Mazaruni WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? A great place to recover from the wilds of the interior with a gorgeous beach and great food. MUST SEE? The abundant bird life. Don't miss a tour with bird expert Andy Narine. MUST DO? Take a ride over the river rapids and visit Kyk-Over-Al, a stone fort built by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
WHAT IS IT? Arrowpoint Nature Resort is named after the many Arrow Trees found in the area, which is used by the Amerindians to make their arrows for hunting WHERE IS IT? Arrowpoint Nature Resort is nestled in the heart of the Amerindian reservation of Santa Mission. Located in region # 3, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? The Resort itself is set against the backdrop of the Rainforest which is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lover since there is an abundance of wildlife including 350 species of birds. MUST SEE? Amerindian craftsmen from the nearby village constructed the resort's self contained cabins using the manicole palm for the walls and the troolie leaves for the roof MUST DO? There is a maze of jungle trails used for Nature Walks and Mountain Biking.
WHAT IS IT? Abeautiful Nature Lodge which the Arawak Indians first inhabited, it was called 'Quacabuka', an Arawak word meaning 'in-between'. WHERE IS IT? Located in region # 2, Pomeroon/Supernaam. Lake Mainstay is located 15 mins by car inland from Anna Regina on the Essequibo coast WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? Tours activities include: beach cricket , volleyball, water volleyball, beach football, canoeing, jetski rides and speedboat rides MUST SEE? Stops at Fort Island, Saxacalli Beach, the town of Bartica and Marshall Falls. MUST DO? Come visit the Annual Regatta at its magnificent freshwater lake on the 20th August 2006 at 10:00AM SHARP.
WHERE IS IT? Deep in the heart of Guyana's Amazon. WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? Watching the winding 400ft-wide Potaro River take a sudden 741ft plunge to the Amazon floor. MUST SEE? The thousand-strong flock of starlings making a near suicidal swoop in and out of the falls. MUST DO? The five-day hike and 4x4 trip through Kaieteur National Park, to the top of the table mountain on which Kaieteur sits.
WHAT IS IT? A jungle canopy nature walkway built by Canadian conservation groups in association with the local Amerindian community. (www.iwokrama.org) WHERE IS IT? Deep in the rainforest in central Guyana. WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? Wildlife-watching 30m above the jungle floor. MUST SEE? With luck, jaguar along with red-howler monkey feeding in the treetops. MUST DO? Take a dawn or dusk hike out to the walkway when wildlife is most active. WHAT IS IT? A wildlife reserve and conservation research centre, with guesthouse. Contact iwokrama.org. (www.iwokrama.org) WHERE IS IT? Within one of the world's last four pristine tropical forests. WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? Resident biologists to take you on jungle nature tours. MUST SEE? Abundant wildlife, including spectacled caiman, jaguar, bushmaster snake, and a huge variety of bat species. MUST DO? Row out to see the Amerindian petroglyphs, submerged in the river.
WHAT IS IT? A former cattle station, now a dairy farm and wildlife retreat. WHERE IS IT? In the southern Rupununi, a short bumpy drive across the savannah, from Surama. Contact WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? Lovely grounds, a rustic stone pool to swim in, and local leather craftsmen to watch. MUST SEE? Take an early morning hike to see the rare cock of the rock bird flash its scarlet feathers in a courtship display. MUST DO? Help flame-toast and shuck cashews to make delicious "peanut" butter.
WHAT IS IT? Emerald Tower rainforest Lodge on the Madewini Creek is ideal for those who do not wish to make a very distant interior journey, far away from Georgetown. But its nearness to the city does not in any way diminish the element of adventure at Emerald Tower WHERE IS IT? Located in region # 10, Upper Demerara/Berbice. It is located only forty-five minutes away from the capital city, Georgetown. WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? Emerald Tower is a prime spot for day and overnight outings in Guyana MUST SEE? The winding creek has a white sand beach seven hundred feet long. As you walk from the clubhouse towards the beach you discover some of the cabins cleverly nestled in the trees, so that they are slightly secluded from one another and from the main path. Alongside the creek, appropriate furniture allows for sunbathing, picnicking and conversation. MUST DO? Emerald Tower can be a place to enjoy nature or a place to get away for some fun in the sun, whether engaging in sports or just relaxing in the beach.
WHAT IS IT? This ranch is run by Dianne McTurk. Dianne is very warm and welcoming and full of character and personal anecdotes. The ranch is now dedicated to wildlife conservation and is located in an extremely remote and beautiful part of the Rupununi, encompassing parts of the Rupununi and Sipuruni rivers. WHERE IS IT? Located in region # 9, Upper Takatu / Upper Essequibo WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? There are plenty of opportunities for viewing wildlife, particularly bird watching and caiman spotting whilst drifting down the river. The Victoria Amazonica (Our National Flower) lily grows on ponds nearby and you can ask to be taken out at night to see the magnificent blooms and lily pads. MUST SEE? Whilst at the ranch you can meet wild otters that occasionally turn up to be fed, or to play. Those intrepid enough can swim with the otters and help at feeding time. MUST DO? Taste Dianne's amazing rum punch
WHAT IS IT? Guyana's main waterway, it runs from the Atlantic to the Amazon. WHERE IS IT? Running north to south, dividing Guyana in half. WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? The Essequibo offers wildlife watching trips through some of the most pristine parts of the Amazon. MUST SEE? Caiman, arapaima (the world's largest freshwater fish), and on the jungle- fringed banks, spider monkey, howler monkey, jaguar, the elusive harpy eagle plus hundreds of tropical bird species. MUST DO? Take a dawn boat ride on one of the river's many small tributaries.
WHAT IS IT? A 7 day trip organised through Frank Singh of Rainforest Tours, based at the Hotel Tower (Main Street, Georgetown). WHERE IS IT? The trip involves tough walking through rainforest and savannah across the Pakaraima Mountains, covering a distance of 50-60 miles in a week. WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? The walk is rewarded with spectacular views across the savannahs and the opportunity to stay in Amerindian villages along the way. Frank only does this trip once or twice a year and the route seems to vary each time according to the group and weather conditions. WHAT IS IT? A five-day overland and river trip through tropical rainforest to the top of Kaieteur Falls - Guyana's spectacular single drop waterfall on the Potaro River. Contact |
WHAT IS IT? The largest single-drop falls in the world. (
