Guyana

Guyana is a destination for the true explorer. As the only English-speaking country in South America, it feels like a bridge between the Caribbean and the Amazon. It is a land where the rainforest isn’t just a part of the landscape—it is the landscape, covering over 80% of the territory in a vast, unbroken carpet of emerald green.

For those who find perfection in the raw and the rare, Guyana offers an encounter with nature on a gargantuan scale. It is a place where you can find the world’s largest water lilies, eagles, and river otters, all hidden within one of the few remaining primary tropical forests on earth.

Why we love Guyana

We love Guyana for its staggering authenticity. There are no crowds here, only the sounds of the jungle and the warmth of the Amerindian communities who serve as the stewards of this wild land. It is the thrill of a small-plane flight over a seemingly endless forest and the humility of standing before a waterfall five times the height of Niagara with no one else in sight. Guyana is travel at its most profound and unfiltered.

The Most Beautiful Places in Guyana

From the thundering falls to the golden savannahs, these are the destinations that define Guyana:

1. Kaieteur Falls

The world’s largest single-drop waterfall by volume and Guyana’s most iconic landmark. Plummeting 741 feet into the Potaro River, Kaieteur is a geological masterpiece. Accessible only by a scenic charter flight, the experience is intimate and awe-inspiring, often shared with nothing more than the tiny, endemic Golden Rocket Frog.

2. The Iwokrama Rainforest

A million acres of pristine wilderness. This is one of the last four intact tropical forests in the world. Walk the 30-metre-high Canopy Walkway for a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest floor, or search for the elusive jaguar along the forest trails. Staying at a remote lodge here is like becoming part of the ecosystem itself.

3. The Rupununi Savannah

In the south of the country, the jungle gives way to an expansive landscape of golden grasslands and termite mounds. This is the land of the giant anteater and the black caiman. It is a place of massive cattle ranches and ancient indigenous traditions, offering a stark and beautiful contrast to the dense canopy of the north.

4. Georgetown

The garden city of the Caribbean. Guyana’s capital is a fascinating blend of British colonial architecture and vibrant market life. Visit the St. George’s Cathedral—one of the world’s tallest wooden buildings—and explore the botanical gardens where manatees glide through the ponds.

5. Rewa & The River Systems

The Rewa River is the gateway to some of the most biodiverse regions in the country. This is where you go to find the Arapaima—the world’s largest scaled freshwater fish—and to experience community-led eco-tourism at its finest. It is a world of winding waterways, giant river otters, and absolute tranquility.

Highlights of a Tour Through Guyana

  • The “Giants” Safari: Guyana is famous for its wildlife giants. Go in search of the “Big Five”: the Jaguar, Giant Anteater, Giant River Otter, Harpy Eagle, and Black Caiman.
  • Amerindian Culture: Spend time in villages like Surama or Annai to learn about traditional tracking, sustainable fishing, and the deep spiritual connection the local Makushi people have with the forest.
  • Birdwatching Paradise: With over 800 species of birds, including the magnificent Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Guyana is one of the world’s premier birdwatching destinations.

Essential Travel Tips

  • When to go: The best time to visit is during the dry seasons: February to March and late August to September. For those wanting to see the waterfalls at their most powerful, the end of the rainy seasons (June/July and December/January) offers the most spectacular views.
  • Getting around: Due to the dense jungle and lack of roads, travel between the coast and the interior is almost exclusively by small, scenic charter flights. These journeys offer some of the most breathtaking aerial views in South America.
  • Health & Safety: As a tropical destination, yellow fever vaccination is required, and malaria precautions are recommended. Guyana is an adventure destination; we recommend using experienced local guides and staying in established eco-lodges.
  • Language: As the only English-speaking country in South America, communicating with locals and guides is effortless, allowing for deep cultural immersion.