Savannah & Jungle Wildlife Rupununi
Travel across two dramatically different sides of Guyana’s Rupununi on an 8-day wildlife journey combining open savannah, community conservation, wilderness rivers and remote tropical rainforest.
Explore wildlife, Indigenous culture, jungle camps, river journeys and remote communities on flexible tours through some of Guyana’s most remarkable regions.
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A glimpse into the wildlife, communities and landscapes that make travelling through Guyana so different.
Share everyday moments in remote communities, from cassava bread and pepperpot by the fire to conversations, family life and evenings spent together in the village.
Swim beneath remote jungle waterfalls, relax beside clear forest pools and spend enough time in these places for them to become part of the journey, not just a sightseeing stop.
Travel quietly along rainforest rivers where giant otters, macaws, caiman and other wildlife can appear naturally as you move through their habitat with local guides.
From short river journeys to multi-day village stays, pick your kind of Guyana.
Travel across two dramatically different sides of Guyana’s Rupununi on an 8-day wildlife journey combining open savannah, community conservation, wilderness rivers and remote tropical rainforest.
Spend six days at Saddle Mountain Ranch in Guyana’s South Rupununi, riding across open savannah, searching for giant anteaters, and experiencing life on a remote working ranch. Learn traditional vaquero skills, explore on horseback, and discover a side of Guyana few visitors ever see.
Fly deep into the Pakaraima Mountains for a flexible 3–5 day Patamona-hosted experience in one of Guyana’s most remote mountain villages. Waterfalls, ridgelines, village life, traditional farming, ATV routes, and optional hiking beneath Wokomung.
A six-day Burro Burro River fishing and camping expedition through one of Guyana’s most pristine rainforest tributaries. Guided by Makushi fishermen, you drift downriver by boat, fish wild waters each day, and camp on remote riverbanks each night.
A relaxed, hands-on introduction to jungle survival in Guyana, based at Rock Landing near Surama Village. Learn traditional rainforest skills with Makushi instructors, sleep in a jungle camp, and experience the forest at a pace suitable for beginners, families, couples, and private groups.

Bespoke jungle adventures offer personalized schedules and tailored curriculum for individuals, small groups, corporations, or institutions with precise goals.

Our team is ready to help you plan the perfect jungle expedition, thoughtfully shaped around your goals, experience level, schedule, and confidentiality needs.
Stories and perspectives from guests and local guides who have travelled, worked and shared experiences across Guyana’s interior.
Joining a nighttime wildlife experience during a journey through Guyana’s rainforest. Dwarf Caiman from a jungle creek.
Traditional forest knowledge and tourism coming together through local guiding in Guyana’s interior.
Experiencing the extraordinary freshwater fishing found in Guyana’s remote river systems.
Across Guyana’s coast and interior
Each with distinct histories and traditions
Reflecting a deep relationship with the land
Flexible journeys through Guyana’s interior, guided by local hosts and shaped around wildlife, culture, comfort and the way you prefer to travel.

Travel with local and Indigenous guides who know the rivers, forests and communities through lived experience, practical knowledge and years spent travelling these regions.

River levels, wildlife activity, weather and your interests can shape the journey, giving each tour more flexibility than a fixed sightseeing itinerary.

Most tours suit travellers with basic fitness, with walking, boat travel and daily activity adjusted where possible to match the group’s comfort and pace.

Stay in village guesthouses, eco lodges, simple jungle camps or hammocks depending on the journey, location and level of comfort you choose.

Expect early starts, river travel, wildlife watching, shared meals and time in communities, with slower evenings shaped by the pace of the interior.

Core camp equipment, local transport, guides and meals are included where stated, while you bring your personal clothing, footwear, medications and travel essentials.
Wildlife, rivers, Indigenous culture, rainforest and remote communities, choose the side of Guyana you want to experience.
Choose between jungle camps, village guesthouses and comfortable eco lodges, with flexible journeys shaped around how adventurous, independent or comfortable you want your trip to be.
Build your journey around Guyana’s wildlife and wild rivers, from giant otters, black caiman and harpy eagles to freshwater fishing and remote rainforest habitats.
Spend time in Indigenous communities, learn local traditions, share meals and experience Guyana through the people whose knowledge and everyday lives are connected to these landscapes.
Our tours in Guyana are designed for travellers who want to experience the country’s remote interior without committing to a full expedition. They combine local guiding, flexible itineraries, and practical support with more freedom to shape the journey around your own interests and travel style.
Travel may involve small aircraft, riverboats, 4×4 vehicles and jungle trails as you move between rainforest, savannah, rivers and Indigenous communities. Depending on the itinerary, you may stay in eco lodges, village guesthouses or simple jungle camps while exploring wildlife, waterfalls, fishing, culture and everyday life in the interior.
These journeys also give you more independence than our expedition-style trips. Guests will often arrange their own accommodation in Georgetown and meet the guiding team once they reach the interior, while we coordinate the local transport, guides and activities that form the core of the experience. The result is a more flexible way to explore remote Guyana while still having experienced local support where it matters most.
From choosing the right itinerary to travelling into the interior, we help you prepare for the practical steps that turn your plans into a journey through Guyana.

Choose the destination, travel style and level of comfort that best match your interests, available time and the kind of experience you want in Guyana.

Receive practical guidance on domestic travel, accommodation, clothing, weather, money and what to expect before leaving Georgetown for the interior.

Continue by small aircraft, 4x4, riverboat or canoe to reach the community, lodge or remote area where your guided experience begins.

Explore wildlife, rivers, communities and rainforest with local guides, while each day is shaped by the destination, conditions and your chosen itinerary.
Yes. Many of our shorter and private tours can be arranged without transportation from Georgetown included.
This can be a good option if you are already travelling independently in Guyana, have your own vehicle or transportation arrangements, or simply want greater freedom when planning your journey.
In these cases, we can arrange for you to meet your guide at the community, lodge or agreed starting point rather than travelling together from Georgetown.
If you prefer us to arrange more of the journey, this can often be incorporated as well. The idea behind these tours is to give you greater flexibility in how your adventure fits into the rest of your travels in Guyana.
We have tours suitable for a very broad range of travellers, from experienced adventurers to people visiting the rainforest for the first time.
Unlike our more demanding expeditions, many of these experiences can be adjusted around your interests, available time, physical ability, and preferred level of comfort.
This doesn’t mean every tour is suitable for every person. Some still involve hiking, camping, boats, or time in remote environments. Tell us what you are looking for, and we can help you choose, or adapt, an experience that is appropriate for you.
Yes. Many of our Tours in Guyana are particularly well suited to families and private groups.
Travelling privately gives us much more flexibility to balance adventure with comfort. Depending on the family, we can adjust walking distances, activities, accommodation, camping, and the overall pace of the trip.
Children can experience the rainforest, wildlife, rivers, and indigenous communities without the family necessarily having to commit to the physical demands of one of our full expeditions.
If you are travelling with children, tell us their ages and a little about your family’s previous travel and outdoor experience. We can then help create the right balance between adventure, learning, comfort, and fun.
It varies considerably.
Some of our tours are relatively comfortable and involve short walks, boat travel, wildlife watching and stays in communities or lodges. Others can include longer hikes, jungle camping, fishing, or more physically demanding activities.
One of the advantages of our private tours is that we can often adjust the itinerary around your abilities. If you want to explore Guyana but don’t want a strenuous expedition, that does not mean you have to miss out on the interior.
Each tour explains its expected difficulty, and if you are uncertain, contact us and we can help you find an experience that matches how adventurous, or comfortable, you want your trip to be.
A 13-day exploratory jungle expedition into Guyana’s South Pakaraima Mountains, following old hunting trails and remote creeks through the Sipariparu watershed to attempt a new approach to Watamung Mountain.
A 14-day Indigenous-led expedition into the Pakaraima Mountains to attempt the ascent of Wokomung Tepui. Fly into Kopinang, move through primary rainforest, carry your own expedition load, and enter one of Guyana’s most remote mountain environments with Patamona guides.
Six days of expedition-style fishing deep into one of Guyana’s most productive freshwater systems. Mobile river camps, Indigenous fishing guides, low-pressure Amazon waters, and access to fishing grounds most anglers will never reach.
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