Guyana is internationally recognized for its pristine natural environment and tremendous biodiversity.
Located at the confluence of the Rewa and Rupununi Rivers in the North Rupununi of Central Guyana is a small Amerindian community called Rewa village. It is home to about 300 villagers, mostly from the Makushi tribe. The Rewa area is renowned for its abundance of wildlife and ecological diversity. During the year 2005, with an aim of protecting the land for generations to come, the Rewa community, founded the eco-lodge with a community grant provided by Conservation International.
About Rewa Lodge
Rewa lodge is an enterprise which provides their people with employment opportunities while adding value to the incredible resource known to be the forest’s biodiversity.
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Rewa can be said to be the best place to explore Guyana’s rich and biodiverse rainforest environment. Its remote, riverfront location is the perfect jumping-off point for overland and river adventures into the heart of Guyana. Its sparse tourism volume has left the natural environment virtually untouched and marvelously pristine.
The Eco Lodge has seen a few hundred visitors since it opened in 2006. Rewa would serve well for three or four days of rainforest and river exploration. This include numerous day hikes, fishing expeditions, canoe trips, birdwatching treks (a harpy eagle nest is regularly active in the area), and nature spotting expeditions of all sorts. Adding to that, an afternoon on Grass Pond is the ultimate in tranquility. If you thought the views from Turtle Mountain at Iwokrama were impressive, you’ll be blown away by the scene at the top of Awaramie Mountain.
The village has placed caps on the number of visitors who may visit the EcoLodge each year, ensuring this unique authenticity will not be steamrolled by mass tourism. Out of respect for the close-knit community, visitors are asked to always bring a local guide with them when they enter the village.
The spectacular BBC special, Lost Land of the Jaguar, was largely filmed along the Rewa River, and in 2011 the Travel Channel series “Wild Within” featured the Rewa area.
Accommodation at Rewa Lodge
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Presently Rewa lodge has two traditional benabs and three self contained cabins that can accommodate two or four guests each. The benabs offer shared restroom facilities, while the cabins each have an ensuite restroom with a shower overlooking the forest. All rooms feature comfortable mattresses and mosquito nets.
Dining at Rewa Lodge
Rewa Ecolodge is proud to serve guests a variety of local dishes and fruits, along with delicious tropical juices. These delicious traditional meals are served in their large dinning benab where you can also choose to buy drinks from the bar or purchase some of their traditional crafts. Rewa lodge have a selection of species identification books to browse through in this main living area. Bottled or purified water is provided for drinking.
Facilities
Electricity is provided via solar energy, as well as a generator that is run in the evenings. Solar panels, and occasionally a generator which run in the evenings provide limited power to the lodge.This enables you to charge your camera batteries, as well as power lights. The current is 110 volts, with the same wall outlets as those in the U.S.
In addition, a satellite internet connection is available a few hours per day. However, it is very limited and guests are asked to use it wisely.
From Rewa there are many day trips worth checking out. Those who brave the strenuous hike to the top of Awaramie Mountain are treated to a view over the rainforest canopy that is unrivaled in Amazonia. Sundowners in a dugout canoe on the tranquil Grass Pond are a special treat. Those looking for an extended adventure might want to head up the Rewa River, camping on the riverbanks and cooking fresh-caught-fish over an open fire for dinner. The 3 day trip up to Corona Falls is an adventure into true wilderness you won’t soon forget.
In addition, Rewa lodge offers a limited number of sport-fishing permits for catch-and-release Arapaima fishing each season. At other times of the year, the fishing for Lukanani and other local specialties is truly spectacular.
Activities at Rewa Lodge
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There is never a shortage of activities in Rewa.
Bird watching
There are a tremendous number of birds living in the Rewa area. Over the course of a two-day visit, you may encounter well over 125 species, including manakins, macaws, Guianan cock-of-the-rock, hummingbirds and sometimes even harpy eagles.
Fishing
Several species of catfish, piranha, swordfish, payara, pacu and peacock bass await the sport fisher.
Hiking
There are many opportunities for hiking in the area, as well as climbing nearby mountains, such as Awarmie.
Wildlife Viewing
Jaguars, tapirs, giant river otter, labba, monkeys, capybara, giant armadillo, caiman, giant river turtles, puma, peccaries, agouti – all are seen with varying degrees of frequency.
Canoeing
Offers a very peaceful way to visit the area, with tremendous possibilities for wildlife viewing.
Boating
Push up the Rewa river to a part of Guyana that is totally uninhabited, where animals have no fear of man.
How do you get to Rewa Lodge
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Guests usually travel from Kwatamang Landing near Bina Hill by river to meet Rewa lodge. This journey can take 2 to 6 hours depending on water levels in the Rupununi River. One can also charter a plane to land at Apoteri where the boat crew of Rewa lodge will meet you for the one-hour journey back to Rewa. The length of the river journey is usually a highlight. As you travel Guyana’s rivers, you’ll see an amazing array of wildlife, including black and spectacled caiman, giant river otters, capybara, tapir, river stingrays, piranha, and countless birds, large and small.
Rewa Eco Lodge, Rewa Village
Contact Information for Reservation:
Rudolph Edwards, Dicky Alvin, Mildred Ignacio
[email protected]
www.rewaguyana.com
Article References
- https://www.adventure-life.com/guyana/rupununi-savannah/hotels/rewa-ecolodge#overview
- http://exploreguyana.org/portfolio-item/rewa-village-eco-lodge/
- https://wilderness-explorers.com/guyana/lodges/rewa/
- https://www.rewaecolodge.com/about#about1
- https://www.lonelyplanet.com/guyana/hotels/rewa-eco-lodge/a/lod/1ea4c3ae-d730-44b2-b8a8-c8a6d095dc3e/363437
