Nature
Description
Green Diamond Nature Tours for a trip to the only English specking country in the South America, Guyana the indigenous Arawak word meaning “Land of many waters” and it is located on the northeastern coast, with a unique geographical landscape divided in to four Areas the Coastal belt, Forested region, Savannahs lands and the Sandy Areas.
You will leave early from Georgetown via your choice of transportation to the Iwokrama River Lodge. Alternatively you can travel through one of the local Guyana airlines, which will provide unparalleled views of the rainforest on your hour flight to the Iwokrama Forest. After lunch explore one of the nearby wildlife trails near the Lodge looking out to the river with an experienced Guide. You will see the Mora and Wamara trees and may be able to view the Screaming Piha, the Chestnut Woodpecker, the Gray-winged Trumpeter, and the Black-necked Aracari. After a relaxing dinner, join us for a cruise on the Essequibo River through the night, maybe with only the moonlight. Your guide shines the spotlight looking for the red-eye glare of the Black Caiman! Frequently and closely seen lying on the river banks, the worlds largest of the alligator family grows to 6 meters (20 ft.) long. A boat ride at night may also introduce you to other night creatures such as Tree Boas, Pacas, Nightjars, and Hula tree frogs. After breakfast the next day you will leave the Lodge for a 30 minute boat ride to the foot of Turtle Mountain for a challenging hike to its summit at 290m.This hike takes about 1-11/2 hours but the breathtaking views are more than worth it. After breakfast you will leave the Iwokrama and continue south-west along the Iwokrama Road to the Atta Rainforest Lodge and Iwokrama Canopy Walkway. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the elusive Jaguar, South America’s largest cat. The 154 meter (505 ft.) state-of-the-art Iwokrama Canopy Walkway offers a totally unique experience in the region and envelopes you in the jungle's mid-level canopy through a series of suspension bridges and decks. After leaving the walkway you will then talk a short drive to the Amerindian community of Surama. The village is set in five square miles of savannah which is ringed by the forest covered Pakaraima Mountains. Surama’s inhabitants are mainly made up of the Makushi people one of the nine indigenous peoples of Guyana. They still observe many of the traditional practices of their forebears. Surama shares a common border with Iwokrama International Centre for Conservation and Development along the Burro- Burro River. It is here the community has established Carahaa landing Camp, a hammock camp on the river edge. This camp offers a base for a night walks and day break canoe floats on the Burro - Burro River, which allow opportunity to observe Giant River Otters, Tapir, spider Monkey and many more species. Fishing for Pirinas and cat fishes are also a regular activity for interested clients.
Now last but not less your choice after Surama you could leave and talk a full vehicle drive to caiman house or talk a short drive to Ginip landing which is on the Rupununi River and from their a boat ride to Yupukari village where the caiman house lodge manager will be waiting an ready to meet and greet you, then you go out on the boats at night to do some caiman catching with the research team and you could part talk or just watch on as they do the processing and on the way back you could be on the lookout for other night life animals also they are known for sighting for the giant anteaters, once finished with your tours there you will talk a two hours vehicle driver to Lethem which is on the broader of Guyana and Brazil with you will talk a flight back to Georgetown where you will be book in to you hotel.