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If you're looking for a real Amazon adventure, this jungle safari, one of the best Guyana rainforest tours, is for you. Picture yourself canoeing down quiet rivers, admiring colourful parrots and playful monkeys, and learning about the Amerindian people's culture and way of life in these remote parts of the rainforest.
Unlike other rainforest tours, this journey takes you off the beaten path into areas few travellers ever see. Led by expert Amerindian guides, you'll learn how the rainforest supports life, from plants used for medicine to the best ways to track wildlife in the dense jungle.
This jungle safari is part of our wider wildlife experiences in Guyana, offering a chance to explore one of South American's most diverse ecosystems. If you're interested in a longer adventure that includes tours to Kaieteur Falls and other remote destinations, check out our Wildlife Safari Guyana Tour or Big Game Safari Guyana Tour.
Jungle Safari tour highlight:
- Wildlife encounters: You will see toucans, macaws, monkeys, and more wildlife species in their natural habitat.
- Jungle survival skills: You'll learn from local guides about medicinal plants and traditional hunting techniques.
- Amerindian (indigenous) culture: You'll be able to spend some time in a remote village and experience the way of life in the rainforest.
- Camp under the stars: As night falls, the sky becomes a canvas of a million stars, under which you'll enjoy a fireside meal while listening to the calls of the nocturnal wildlife.
Even in the depths of the rainforest, you'll be in good hands. Our experienced guides ensure a safe, well-organised adventure with comfortable camping, delicious local meals, and expert navigation through the wild terrain.
This Guyana rainforest jungle safari tour is more than just a tour. It's an adventure into a world few people ever see or experience.
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Get ready for 6 days of exploring, learning, and adventure on this Guyana jungle safari. From the moment you leave Georget, you'll step into a different world, one filled with towering trees, winding rivers, and wildlife at every turn. Your expert guides will lead the way, showing you the beauty of the jungle, from the calls of rare birds to the plants that can heal.
Expect breathtaking scenery, campfire meals, and unforgettable moments as you experience the Guyana Amazon rainforest like never before.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival and Introduction
Meet the tour staff in Georgetown, then travel by bus along the Linden-Lethem Road to Surama Village, a Makushi Amerindian community in the North Rupununi Savannahs, surrounded by the Pakaraima Mountains.
Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed by village hosts and introduced to their way of life. Walk through the surrounding forest and savannah, where your guides will point out wildlife, medicinal plants, and traditional survival techniques the Makushi people use.
Overnight in the village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
River Adventure and Night Walk
After breakfast, set off on a canoe expedition along the Burro-Burro River, a waterway running through the rainforest. As you paddle through the dense jungle, keep an eye out for parrots, toucans, monkeys, and other wildlife that thrive along the riverbanks.
The North Rupununi region is home to many endangered species, including jaguars and harpy eagles, making conservation efforts critical to protecting their habitat. Organisations like the WWF Guianas work to safeguard this fragile ecosystem.
After lunch, go back to the village and enjoy some free time before heading out on an evening walk through the jungle. As night falls, listen to the calls of nocturnal creatures and watch as the forest comes alive with insects, frogs, and possibly even nigh-dwelling mammals.
Overnight at the jungle camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Jungle Walk & Traditional Fishing
After breakfast you will go on a hiking expedition through the rainforest with an Amerindian guide. You'll learn about their medicinal plants and survival techniques, including how they imitate bird calls.
In the afternoon, you'll embark on a traditional fishing adventure, and if successful, you'll enjoy your catch cooked over an open fire.
Overnight in the jungle camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Wildlife Tracking &
Wake up early to explore the river, where birds and mammals are most active at dawn. After breakfast, head into the jungle with your guide to track wildlife along hidden trails.
In the afternoon, paddle across a nearby lake in traditional canoes, keeping your eyes peeled for more wildlife along the shoreline.
Overnight in the jungle camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Rupununi River Adventure
After your last break at camp, you'll break camp and travel upstream on the Rupununi River, a key waterway linking the rainforests to the Savannah. Along the way, look out for giant river otters, caimans, and tropical birds along the riverbanks.
Arrive at the riverside campsite, where you'll set up for the night. Enjoy a traditional fishing experience in the afternoon, learning local catching techniques before cooking your catch over a bushfire.
Overnight in a riverside camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Georgetown
On your last day, you'll enjoy a final riverside breakfast in the rainforest. After packing up, travel by boat to
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