The Annual South Rupununi Safari – Itinerary 2019

The South Rupununi Safari now in its 7th year is an annual 4 x 4 convoy of vehicles which takes place annually in November. The convoy takes off from Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown through the mining town of Linden and ends at Achiwuib Village in Region Nine.

Organised by Rainforest Tours, the Safari is normally a six-day trip, moving through Regions Four, Nine and Ten and in the process touching 10 Amerindian Villages where you get to spend some time and experience their way of life and culture. Safari participants will usually make donations to each of the villages that they pass through.

The South Rupununi Safari offers an ideal opportunity for persons to experience the outdoors, have fun and adventure, while crossing rugged mountainous terrain, rivers and waterfalls and  discover the picturesque beauty of miles of savannahs and explore little known places south of Guyana’s interior.

Venturing into Guyana’s most remote terrain is not an easy task, whether you are crossing the Rupununi River, camping in the open or driving for miles in the flat savannah lands that is teeming with flora and fauna.

The South Rupununi Region has some of the most beautiful sceneries that travellers will come across; it takes the adventurous through many indigenous villages including the Wapishana village of Shea where travellers will get a glimpse of the Shea Rock which towers over the flat savannahs. From Shea, the sightseers will get a stunning view of the famed Bottle Mountain, the Shiriri Mountain and the Kanuku Mountain range.

At the Indigenous community of Aishalton, Safarians will get a glimpse of the Petroglyphs (Rock Art) that are a part of Guyana’s ancient history.

Dadanawa, with its long and rich history, held the claim of being the world’s largest cattle ranch and was used as the home base for the filming of several episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, one of first television wildlife shows. This ranch is also known for over 400 bird species.

Apart from the rugged looking ranch at Dadanawa and the dry Savannahs, this frontier is blessed with wildlife including Jaguars, Pumas, Anacondas, Black Caimans and Piranhas.

This is also an opportunity for tough drivers to test their skills and enjoy the “Vaqueros territory.”

Annai Village

Itinerary 2019

26^th November, 2019.

• Assemble at Rainforest Tours (Office) Ave of the Republic and Robbs Street @1am
• Briefing & Depart Georgetown at 3am
• Stop at 58 Miles (1hr Rest Break)
• Checking (Mabura Police Station) );
• Drive on to Kurupukari (Essequibo River Crossing) for 12 noon (Midday Crossing)
• Final Stop at Oasis Annai (Lunch , Dinner, Breakfast), Overnight  (Refuel)

The Linden/Lethem Trail

27^th November, 2019.

• Depart Annai at 8am
• Arrive at Lethem at Approximately 11am.
• Visit to Brazil
• Visit to Kumu and Mocco Mocco Falls
• Overnight at Independent arrangement in Lethem. (Refuel)

28^th November, 2019

• Depart Lethem at 10am
• Drive through st Ignatius village
• Brieft stop at Parikarw Village, Shulinab Village, Shirri MT (approx 30mins Visit at each village)
• Arrive at Dadanawa Ranch (Overnight) (Refuel)

Shea Rock

29^th November, 2019

• Depart Dadanawa Ranch at 8am for Shea Village,
• Maruranau Village, Awariwaunau Village, Churikidau Village (approx 30mins Visit at each village)
• Arrive at Aishalton Village (Approx 3pm)
• Overnight (Refuel)

30^th November, 2019

• Depart Aishalton Village at 8am for St. Ignatius Village
• Arrive into Lethem (Refuel) Lunch
• Visits to St Ignatius for Lethem Town Day in the Afternoon.
• Overnight at independent arrangement.

Camping out in Aishalton

 1^st December, 2019.

• Depart Lethem at 3am for Georgetown by Road.
• Depart Lethem By Flight 12 noon checkin 11am for G/Town

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER BRAZIL.

• Yellow Fever Vaccines
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccines
• Valid Passport (at least 3 months)
• VISA for US, Canadians Citizens.
• Vehicles Documents.
• Driver license.  

 Itinerary subjected to change due to unforeseen & weather conditions

Fees & Other Charges

• GY$25000: Vehicle Registration
• GY$5000: Vehicle Fees at Dadanawa Ranch
• GY$5000: Fees to drive up Shea Rock (optional)
• Other expenses will include cost for food, accomodations, fuel, etc. (approximately GY$60,000 per person).

Contact Information

Rainforest Tours

Mr. Frank Singh: 

• Office Main: (592) 231-5661
• Mobile: (592) 624-3298
• Email: [email protected]

Article Reference:

• Explore Guyana: https://exploreguyana.org
• Rainforest Tours: http://www.rftoursgy.com
• See more images here: https://photos.girendra.com/whizzy_proof_gallery/south-safari-2017/