A half-day trip to the Majestic Kaieteur Falls, the longest single drop water fall in the world! 5 times the height of Niagara, this falls is located in the remote jungle of Guyana and offers the opportunity to spot the florescent Cock-of-the-Rock and Golden Frog.
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Alternative Tour Name: Kaieteur Falls Day Tour
The Kaieteur Falls which was first seen by a European on April 29, 1870 is situated in the heart of Guyana on the Potaro River, a tributary of the Essequibo. The water of Kaieteur, one of the world’s natural wonders, flows over a sandstone conglomerate tableland into a deep gorge - a drop of 741 feet or 5 times the height of Niagara Falls.
There are no other falls in the world with the magnitude of the sheer drop existing at Kaieteur. Amerindian legend of the Patamona tribe has it that Kai, one of the tribe’s chiefs (after whom the falls is named), committed self sacrifice by canoeing himself over the falls. It was believed this would encourage the Great Spirit Makonaima to save the tribe from being destroyed by the savage Caribishi.
Kaieteur supports a unique micro environment with Tank Bromeliads, the largest in the world, in which the tiny Golden frog spends its entire life and the rarely seen Guiana Cock- of-the-rock nesting close by. The lucky visitor may also see the famous flights of the Kaieteur Swifts or Makonaima Birds which nest under the vast shelf of rock carved by the centuries of water, hidden behind the eternal curtain of falling water.
What is included?
- Kaieteur National Park permits
- Guide
- Snack
- Water
- Local taxes
What is not included?
- Airport transfer
Wilderness Explorers promises to promote ecologically sensitive tourism through a responsible and concerned attitude towards the environment. We will provide the maximum benefit to the local communities by operating in an honest, thoughtful and concerned manner towards their customs and involving the communities so as to afford them the greatest financial benefit possible. At the same time we will offer professional tourism services of an international standard to our clientele.
Comfortable close toed foot ware. flip-flips, sandals etc. are not advised. Comfortable light clothing
Extra water and snacks, bug spray, sun screen, hat and camera
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