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DEGetting To And Around
Air
The Lethem airstrip located in the middle of the town has regular flights from the Eugene F. Correia International Airport (Ogle) from Georgetown. You can hop on a regularly scheduled flight from Trans Guyana Airways or Air Services Limited, or you can charter a flight to one of the remote indigenous villages that surround the Kanaku Mountains.
Road
Regional buses, private minibuses and 4x4 vehicles can get you the closest to the Kanuku Mountains and most of the tour operators that serve the Rupununi region can take you there.
River
A more adventurous option is to travel into the heart of the Kanuku Mountains by boat. Several outfitters including Guyana Truly Wild offer multi-day excursions into remote wilderness camps like Mapari Wilderness Camp.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Wildlife Spotting, Birding & Hiking
Staggering statistics of 2,300 species of animals and more than 6,000 plants in the region, makes this one of the most exciting places for nature enthusiasts. The Kanuku’s cool climate makes it the ideal home for up to 50% of bird species and 70% of the mammal species of the country. The forest offers hundreds of nature trails which are best explored with local guides who can point you to roosting sites and share their stories about growing up in this awesome landscape.
Village Life
Home to Wapishana group of Indigenous Peoples, the villages in Kanuku are a reflection of local life in the wilderness. Unassuming local culture, deeply rich in traditions and sense of community offer an immersive learning experience.