Previously known as British Guiana, Guyana achieved independence from Britain in 1966. It is a Commonwealth State and the official language is English.
Guyana lies at the point where the Caribbean meets South America on its North Atlantic seaboard. Although little known it is a wonderful country, blessed with unspoiled natural beauty and great rivers, waterfalls and unexplored rainforest.
Our Guyana Specialist Recommends
"Our ‘Guyana – A Timeless Paradise’ tour is a 17-day holiday in search of the diverse wildlife of this spectacular country. With its pristine rainforests, rivers and savannahs this unspoiled South American country is well worth a visit."
Andy Tucker - Managing Director
Whats special about the wildlife?
Guyana is a land of immense biodiversity and a high degree of endemism. 799 bird species have been recorded, and it has one of the richest mammalian faunas of any country of its size in the world.
Its special wildlife includes Jaguars, Giant River Otter, Black Caiman and Arapaima (the worlds largest freshwater fish).
Over 700 bird species have been recorded, including Harpy Eagle and Guianan Cock-of-the-rock.
Some highlights of the tour:
- Birding by canoe in search of Sungrebes & Sunbitterns in sheltered creeks
- Red-shouldered Macaws nesting in Moriche Palms
- The breathtaking Kaieteur Falls of Guyanas interior, situated on the Potaro River
- Pre-dawn visit to a canopy walkway in search of Harpy Eagles, macaws & toucans plus mammals such as Jaguar, Red Howler Monkey & Black Spider Monkey
- Looking for giants including Giant River Otters, Giant Anteaters, Capybaras & giant water lilies
