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Kanuku Explorer The Kanuku Mountains in southwestern Guyana rise out of the grasslands and form a backdrop to the Rupununi savannahs. Their wild sculptured crowns peaking just below the level where the clouds would touch the mountain tops.
	The range, divided by the Rupununi River, is noted for it's high diversity of bird and animal species, with approximately 80% of the known mammal species of Guyana being recorded.
With little or no human settlement on the eastern range, the area is still pristine and is perfect for the nature and adventure traveller to experience the diversity of the tropical ecosystems.
After flying to Lethem we will take an open backed jeep across the savannah to Dadanawa Ranch for some horse back riding or working cattle with the vacqueros. The real, adventure begins by boat travelling downstream on the Rupununi River, spending the first night near the Amerindian village of Sand Creek. From here the voyage enters the Kanuku Mountains- recognised by Conservation International as being one of the few remaining pristine Amazonian habitats.
	We enter the Maparri River, a tributary of the Rupununi River, to reach the Maparri Wilderness Camp set on the banks of the river looking straight on to a set of falls. The area is rich in bird life and the river water is crystal clear. Early risers will have the opportunity of searching for rarely seen Tayra or even a Black Jaguar.
Our exploration continues on foot, trekking through the forest on steep trails and exploring the seemingly endless series of small waterfalls that are fed by the steep mountain slopes. From this remote and beautiful location our journey continues on to Karanambu Ranch to search for Giant River Otters and to enjoy the best inland fishing in Guyana.

Child and Giant River Otter at Karanambu Ranch

Day 1 : Arrive in Guyana and transfer to your Georgetown hotel.
Day 2 : Georgetown City Tour.
Day 3 : Flight to Lethem and jeep to Dadanawa Ranch.
Day 4 : Dadanawa Ranch.
Day 5 : Boat on the Rupununi River to Sand Creek.
Day 6 : Visit an Amerindian Farm and continue on Rupununi River.
Day 7 : Arrive at Maparri Wilderness Camp.
Day 8 - 9 : Exploring at Maparri Wilderness Camp.
Day 10 : Boat to Karanambu Ranch.
Day 11 : Karanambu Ranch.
Day 12 : Flight to Georgetown.
Day 13 : Depart Guyana.

Available May to October.

Rate :
   US$ 4,263.00 per person, min of two persons.
    US$ 3,507.00 per person, min of four persons.
    US$ 3,263.00 per person, min of six persons.
    US$ 3,175.00 per person, min of eight persons.
    US$ 2,969.00 per person, min of ten persons.

Rate Includes : Airport transfers - all road, river and internal air transport - all meals except in Georgetown - limited local bar except in Georgetown - double or twin accommodation - government room tax - local guides.