Kaieteur Falls
One of the world's largest single-drop waterfalls. A 226-metre curtain of water plunges straight into a rainforest gorge, and you can visit on a day trip by small plane.
Kaieteur Falls lies on the Potaro River and drops about 226 metres in a single leap. The combination of volume and height places it among the world's leading waterfalls. It is surrounded by the pristine rainforest of Kaieteur National Park. The classic trip is a flight of about one hour from Ogle Airport in Georgetown on a small plane to the simple airstrip beside the falls. A ranger then leads you on a walk of about one to two hours to several viewpoints, where you may see golden poison frogs and giant bromeliads. Day trips are often combined with Orinduik Falls, and the package typically costs $300 to $450. Flights need a minimum number of passengers and can be delayed or cancelled in bad weather, so leave a spare day. There are no railings at the viewpoints, so take care.
Opening hours
Depends on tour flight; usually departs in the morning and returns in the afternoon
Nearby sights
- Orinduik Falls
- Baganara Island
- Santa Mission
- Fort Zeelandia (Fort Island)
- El Dorado Rum Heritage Centre (Demerara Distillers)
- Demerara Harbour Bridge
- Parliament Building (Public Buildings)
- Stabroek Market