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Guyana Nature Explorer 2007-2008 Scheduled Departure Dates: 25 January, 22 February, 3 May, 12 July, 2 August, 6 September, 27 September, 1 November, 6 December, 24 January, 2008 and 28 February 2008 2007 Price: US$ 3,595.00 per person (minimum of two persons to operate the trip). Thursday Arrive in Guyana. Transfer to Georgetown. Overnight at Cara Lodge. http://www.wilderness-explorers.com/cara_lodge.htm Friday 0730hrs depart Georgetown by 4x4 for a trip through the rainforest into the heart of Guyana. Cross the Essequibo River to the Iwokrama Field Station. Afternoon free to explore the trails around the field station with an Iwokrama Ranger. After dinner, we will take you out on to the river to spot caiman and other nocturnal wildlife. Overnight at Iwokrama Field Station. BLD Saturday This morning we will take you on an early morning boat ride near the Field Station. After breakfast, you will leave the field station for the journey to Turtle Mountain, and a gentle climb up the mountain to its summit at 935ft (approx. 360m). It takes 1 ¾ hours to walk up the mountain, but the effort is more than worth it for the breathtaking views over the forest canopy when you get there. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest. On the return trip, visit Kurupukari Falls to see the Amerindian petroglyphs (dependent on the water level). Then visit the small Amerindian village of Fair View before returning to the Field Station. Overnight at Iwokrama Field Station. BLD Sunday Before dawn transfer by 4 x 4 along the trail that is one of the best places to see the elusive Jaguar. The Iwokrama forest is rapidly gaining an international reputation for its healthy jaguar populations that seem not to be troubled by the appearance of curious humans. No promises, but many have been lucky! The journey ends at the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway which allows you to view the forest from 35 M up in the canopy. Breakfast at the Canopy before continuing your trip onto the Amerindian village of Surama. On arrival in Surama receive a welcome from a village counsellor and settle into your accommodation. A local guide will escort you for a short walk on trails to observe the forest and bird life. As the afternoon cools your guide will take you on a tour of the village. Visit the local school, medical centre and church along with some of the village houses. Tonight enjoy an educational walk to observe wildlife and experience the mystique of the forest after dark. Overnight at Surama Guest House. BLD Monday Rise before dawn for a walk across the savannah and then the gentle climb up Surama Mountain in the cool morning air. This is the best time to observe bird life along the trail. Breakfast will be served at a look out point which affords incredible views across the village and savannah to the Pakaraima Mountains. Return to village for lunch and then take a three mile walk across the savannah and through the rainforest to the Burro Burro River. Your guides will then paddle you on the Burro Burro River for opportunities to observe Giant River Otters, Tapir, Tira, Spider Monkeys and many more species. Return to village for sunset and to overnight at Surama Guest House. BLD Tuesday After breakfast depart Surama by 4x4 for Rock View Lodge at Annai. Rock View Lodge is located where the savannah meets the forest-covered foothills of the Pakaraima Mountains. With its tropical gardens and flowering trees, the lodge resembles an oasis in the savannah, and attracts many species of birds, particularly nectar feeders and frugivores. Nearby patches of light forest are home to certain ant birds and flycatchers, and of course the grasslands support an avifauna of their own. Overnight at Rock View Lodge. BLD Wednesday Today you can join the vaqueros on horse back* as they take cattle out to graze on the savannah, hike in the foothills of the Pakaraima Mountains or visit nearby Amerindian villages. Overnight at Rock View Lodge. BLD Thursday After breakfast transfer by 4x4 to Ginep Landing for a boat trip on the Rupununi River to Karanambu Ranch. This is the home of Diane McTurk, widely known for her work in rehabilitating orphaned, giant river otters to the wild. Diane and her otters have appeared on National Geographic, Jeff Corwin Experience, Really Wild Show (BBC) and the Calgary’s “Zoo World”. Karanambu has a long history of visiting naturalists and Diane’s father, Tiny McTurk, has welcomed David Attenborough and Gerald Durrell (Three Singles to Adventure). Today’s generation of Edward and Melanie McTurk are your hosts, leaving Diane more time developing the Karanambu Trust, work with her otters and her writings. Dinner with Diane, Edward and Melanie will include stories on the history of the family and the Rupununi Savannahs. Overnight at Karanambu Ranch. BLD Friday Diane sometimes has resident orphaned otters and you can help her as she tends to them. You can visit Simoni Pond for some of the best inland fishing (add US$15.00) in Guyana including Peacock Bass or explore the flooded forest or savannah. Visits can be made to nearby ponds for birdwatching and to view the Victoria Amazonica, the world’s largest water lily and Guyana’s national flower. Explore the Rupununi River in search of wild Giant River Otters, Black Caiman and Arapaima. An evening visit to Crane Pond to see hundreds of Ibis, Anhinga, Heron and Egret roosting is a highlight. Overnight at Karanambu Ranch. BLD Saturday Morning to relax at Karanambu Ranch. After lunch take a flight back to Georgetown. Enjoy an afternoon Georgetown city tour (see description below). Overnight at Cara Lodge. BL Sunday Today enjoy a trip to Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls (see description below). On return flight land at Baganara Island and then transfer by boat on the Essequibo River to Shanklands Rainforest Resort. Shanklands Rainforest Resort is carved from the tropical rainforest on a majestic cliff overlooking the silver water of Guyana’s largest river, the Essequibo. White colonial style gingerbread cottages are set amidst twenty-five acres of rolling lawns with views of the Essequibo and Mazaruni Rivers and the gold mining town of Bartica. Overnight at Shanklands Rainforest Resort. BLD Monday Today enjoy the nature trail which leads into the thick forest where you may encounter Tapir, Labba or other wildlife. The bird life at Shanklands is excellent with nearly 200 species recorded. The Essequibo River provides an excellent arena for water sports. Enjoy sunfish sailing, kayaking, water skiing and tubing. Less strenuous activities such as croquet, mini golf and volleyball can be played on the lawns and beaches. Overnight at Shanklands Rainforest Resort. BLD Tuesday Transfer by boat on the Essequibo River to Parika and then by vehicle to the airport for your departing flight. B *additional cost NOTES: Rate Includes : Not Included :
Following are scheduled dates for 2007.
Optional Extension to Tobago Tuesday Transfer by boat on the Essequibo River to Parika and then by vehicle to the airport for your departing flight to Trinidad. Connect to a Tobago Express flight to Tobago. Transfer by road to Blue Waters Inn. The hotel overlooks the deep blue of the Atlantic and to the golden sandy beach of Batteaux Bay and back dropped with the brilliant green of the lush hills. The location offers some of Tobago's finest hiking and birdwatching. Blue Waters Inn. Wednesday – Friday Be awakened by a symphony of birds celebrating the birth of a new day. Three days enjoy the curious Manta Rays, richly overgrown coral reefs, hordes of friendly fish and highly impressive drift dives right from the hotel (diving cost are extra). Aquamarine Dive Limited, is the on-site dive operation, offering easy access to Tobago's most unique dive adventures, with the finest sites only minutes from your doorstep. Or enjoy the trails that wind back into the hills behind the hotel which are rich in bird life or simply soak up the sun on the beach. Blue Waters Inn. Saturday Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport for Tobago Express flight to Trinidad. Connect to BWIA flight to London. B 25 Dec 2006 – Jan 5th & 01 - 28 Feb 2007 6 - 31 Jan 2007 Single Supplement : US$ 445.00 Net Rate: US$ 600.00 per person (minimum of two persons to operate the trip). Single Supplement : US$ 356.00 01 Mar – 09 Apr 2007 10 Apr – 31 May & 01- 24 Dec 2007 01 June – 15 Jul 2007 & 1 Sept – 31 Oct 2007 16 Jul – 31 Aug 2007, & 1 – 30 Nov 2007 Rate Includes : Not Included : |
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