Island birding plus rainforest and savannahs
Duration: 10nights/11 days
This tour features new birding habitats located in the Essequibo and
Mazaruni Rivers where one may encounter many species of birds. Among these species
are: Crimson Topaz Hummingbird, Agami Heron, Pompadour Cotingas,
Golden-headed Manakins, woodpecker. Karanambu and Iwokrama are also
popular highlights where the birding population is diverse as it is
amazing. One may encounter Jabiru stork, the Great Egret, the Agami
Heron and the Great Blue Heron - as well as different species of
Kingfishers. In the ponds we may encounter the Green Ibis, Snowy
Egrets, Boatbill heron, the Purple Gallinule and the Wattled Jacana and
many others.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival CJIA:-
Met and transferred to Georgetown. Overnight at your hotel in the city..
Day 2: Georgetown birding:-
Early morning bird spotting in Georgetown. With over 200 species
catalogued, Georgetown in among the foremost bird capitals of the
world. Georgetown's colonial architecture is also remarkable with many
19th century buildings. Afternoon bird spotting in town. Transfer to
your hotel. B
Day 3: Kaieteur Falls:-
Early
morning bird spotting.10 am departure for Kaieteur falls. Birds we may
see include the Cock- of the Rock and the Scarlet Macaw. Return flight
in the afternoon to Sloth Island, a 160 acre gem of nature. This 8 room
reserve features large comfortable 2 bedded rooms, private toilet and bath, fans, and patios for relaxing. Overnight at Sloth island, Essequibo River.BLD
Day 4: Sloth Isand Birding:-
Early
morning bird watching at Sloth island, walk the toucan trail, spot the
red-capped cardinal, the busy woodpecker, the chicken hawk, the
brilliant hummingbird, scarlet macaw, the titra, jacamars, the barbet,
Black-headed Antbirds, the yellow crowned parrot and a hundred more
species Hear and see the baboons, spider monkeys, two and three toed
sloth, and more .Enjoy nature and take a refreshing dip in the
Essequibo river. In the afternoon boat across to parrot island (five
minutes) and see hundreds of parrots roost. We bird along banks on the
mainland, as well as the various natural streams on the island. Return to Sloth Island. Overnight. BLD
Day 5:Sloth Island Birding:-
Early
morning bird spotting and nature trail .tour of the Amerindian villages
of Foulmouth and Agatash (1 1/2 hours), boat over to the Mazaruni river
to the Trutruba rapids and islands (2 hours). They offer the most
incredible birding opportunities in the pristine rainforest. Return and
picnic lunch in the forest at the inland waterfall of Baracara. Short
visit of Bartica in the afternoon return -superb sunset. Overnight at Sloth Island. BLD
Day 6: Return to Georgetown/ Karanambu Ranch:-
Dawn departure by boat to Parika then by a/c car or bus to Georgetown. Departure from ogle airstrip to Karanambu ranch. BLD
Day 7: Karanambu Ranch:-
Karanambu
birding include a rich variety of bird life both on the savannah and
more along the rivers and ponds. On our guided tours we will most
likely see the big birds - the Jabiru stork, the Great Egret, the Agami
Heron and the Great Blue Heron - as well as different species of
Kingfishers. In the ponds we may encounter the Green Ibis, Snowy
Egrets, Boatbill heron, the Purple Gallinule and the Wattled Jacana
both stepping on the large Victoria Amazonian lilies. BLD
Days 8&9:
Iwokrama:-
Early departure to Iwokrama Rainforest reserve, a 1 million acres
nature reserve. Guided walk to the screaming piha birding trail, caiman
and other wildlife spotting. Overnight in cabins along the Essequibo River. BLD
Day 10: Fly to Georgetown:-
Return to Georgetown (flight or by road) overnight at hotel in the city.B
Day 11:- Departure:-
Depart for your flight home.
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US$2950 per person based on double accommodation and minimum of 2 persons
US$2845 per person based on double accommodation and minimum of 4 persons
US$2769 per person based on double accommodation and minimum of 6 persons
Prices include:
- Meet and Greet services
- Baggage handling services
- Bus/minibus transfers
- Hotel accommodation and Hotel taxes
- Meals as indicated
- Soft drinks at Karanambu, Iwokrama, Sloth Island
- Local guides
Do not include:
- International airfares
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Departure taxes (US$20)
Note: Tour information and prices subject to change without notice.
