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Guyana - Tour Destination
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tour name & dates for 2010 |
Kaieteur Falls Ext: 1 - 2 Nov (2 days) 4 SPACES REMAINING
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tour cost 2010 |
Birds & Wildlife US$4,650 pp US$280 ss; Kaieteur Falls Ext US$995 pp; US$150 ss; Sun Parakeet Ext US$1,500 pp US$100ss |
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top birds |
Harpy Eagle, Scarlet Ibis, Sun Parakeet, Guianan Red Cotinga, Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Capuchinbird, Crimson Fruitcrow and Rufous-winged Ground Cuckoo |
Guyana, a small South American country nestled on the Atlantic Coast east of Venezuela, hosts some of the last relatively unexplored wildernesses on Earth. The variety of pristine habitats, from lowland rainforests and the cool savannas of Surama Mountain to the waterways of the famed Rupununi and Kaieteur, one of the world’s highest waterfalls, ensures that this magical destination has something to offer every birder. Locations we visit include Iwokrama, Atta and Surama Lodges and the Karanambu Ranch. Here we search for Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Scarlet Ibis, Guianan Red Cotinga, Capuchinbird and Harpy Eagle, among many birding highlights that can be anticipated. Mammals form a major emphasis of this tour and we can expect species ranging from the amazing Giant Anteater to Giant River Otter and a good chance for Jaguar. Those wishing to visit Kaieteur Falls and view it from the air, will have the opportunity to do it so before starting our main tour. A post tour extension to Lethem will allow us to see a most wanted species; the Sun Parakeet and much besides. Guyana is fast becoming recognized as one of South America’s top birding and wildlife destinations and we invite you to explore the natural wonders of this wild land with us.
Please contact us for the detailed itinerary for this tour.
| tour name and dates 2011 |
Birds & Wildlife of Guyana: TBA - Late Oct/ early Nov (12 days); Kaieteur Falls Ext: TBA - Early Nov (2 days); Sun Parakeet Ext: TBA - Early Nov (5 days) |
| tour cost for 2011 | TBA |
| max group size | 8 & 1 RBT guide |
| tour leader | David Shackelford |
| habitats covered | rainforest, savanna, mangroves and wetlands |
| climate | Tropical - hot and hummid |
| tour pace & walking | moderate pace, some longer walks |
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| ease of birding | typical rainforest birding |
| no. of species expected | 450 - 500 |
| top mammals | Giant Anteater, Giant River Otter, Jaguar and several monkeys |
| other attractions | Kaieteur Waterfall, vast and little explored rainforests, tribal culture |
| photographic opportunities | good |
