Places to Visit in Guyana

The most scenic places to visit in Guyana consist of lush rainforests, savannahs, and towns with colonial influences. On a trip to Guyana, the most popular place to visit is Kaieteur Falls, an impressive single-drop waterfall surrounded by rainforest and wildlife. Spot armadillos, monkeys, and the famous Cock of the Rock bird on your journey here.

Kaieteur Falls Tours

All Guyana tours must include a visit to the Kaieteur Falls. The falls are almost five times as high as Niagara Falls and are the world’s tallest single-drop curtain falls. A trip to Kaieteur Falls involves a flight from Georgetown into the rainforest that surrounds the falls. Tours here usually involve a few hours at the falls with time to walk around and admire the vegetation and wildlife as well as the falls themselves. For a really adventurous Guyana vacation, trek for several days through the jungle to get to the falls rather than arrive by air.

Rupunni Savannah

The grassy Rupununi savannah is also an excellent wildlife-watching destination in Guyana. One of the top activities here is to search for Giant Anteaters early in the morning or at dusk as they glide through the savannahs looking for termite nests to dig into. Additionally, Amerindian communities in Guyana can be found in the interior of the country and there are a number of excellent community-run eco-lodges. You can learn about the communities you are staying with as well as explore the natural beauty of the area.

Georgetown

Georgetown is the capital of Guyana. Tours here can see you explore the city’s tree-lined avenues and quirky museums. Hindu temples nestle up against mosques and wooden churches. Georgetown, Guyana has a West Indies soul with colorful markets where blaring reggae music fills the air.

Karanambu Lodge

For sightings of Giant River Otters, head to the Karanambu Lodge, where there is Giant River Otter sanctuary.

Iwokrama Rainforest

The Iwokrama Rainforest is a large rainforest reserve that protects the forest and makes it a great destination for adventure tours. One of the most photographed areas here is the canopy walkways located near Atta Lodge. A short trek leads you to a series of suspension bridges and platforms 33 meters above the forest floor, perfect for bird watching and other wildlife spotting.