Set on South America’s northern coast between Suriname, Brazil and Venezuela, the remarkably wild country of Guyana is a nature lover’s dream, with its long stretches of deserted powder white beaches, its untouched rainforests, vast savannahs, mighty rivers, and breathtaking waterfalls. The nation’s prime attraction is the awe-inspiring Kaieteur Falls which is the world's highest free-flowing waterfall. Guyana’s charming, picturesque capital city and primary port of Georgetown boasts all the comforts of modern living, fine colonial buildings, broad, tree-lined boulevards and some interesting wooden architecture, including the massive St. George's Cathedral, thought to be the world’s tallest wooden building. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding, whitewater rafting, hiking, or visiting the nation’s numerous remote villages, home to exceptionally welcoming inhabitants.
Georgetown is the largest city and the characterful, capital of Guyana, set almost halfway along the coast, at the point where the Demerara River meets the sea. This is an ideal base for travellers looking to explore Guyana’s forest-clad interior, filled with wildlife: the country is one of the best places to see wildlife in the world, and is known as ‘Land of the Giants’ for its large variants of existing smaller species. Distinctly Caribbean with a boisterous party scene, visitors to Georgetown will find an array of lively bars and restaurants and a surprisingly edgy market. The city’s abundance of broad tree-lined streets and avenues feature numerous wooden colonial buildings, historic monuments and beautiful flower-filled trees. Don’t miss the St. George's Anglican Cathedral, the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, and the National Museum of Guyana.
Bordered by the Pakaraima Mountains in the west and the central-east highlands, the Iwokrama Forest lies in the heart of the Guiana Shield. Stretching almost 4000 square kilometres, the Iwokrama Forest is one of the last pristine tropical forests in the world. This vast, protected, wilderness-covered lowland forest is known for its rich biodiversity. It is home to an array of unique fauna and flora, including over 420 fish species, over 500 species of bird and countless varieties of plant species. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of wonderful activities and attractions including jumping on a boat tour, enjoying a guided walking tour through the unspoilt landscape, spotting the almost-extinct giant anteater, the iconic Guinanan cock-of-the-rock and the scarlet macaw, and viewing the majestic Iwokrama Mountains.
