If you have heard of Guyana before, likely it’s because of the rice and diverse wildlife you can find here. Unlike some other countries that comprise the Amazon basin, the Guyana jungle is still largely untouched by oil interests. Maybe a coincidence, but it is also the case that the biggest animals in the Amazon are also to be found in this place with a minimal amount of human influence. If you want to get truly off the beaten path and really experience something wild, wonderful, and very nearly private - than this is the place for you!
Looking back down the canyon we came from (Liz Boeheim)
The Guyana jungle feels nearly pristine - which for many is the primary attraction of of coming here - meaning you will have the chance to encounter hundreds of species and with very little competition from other travelers. However, with that remoteness, comes with it... well... remoteness.
Traveling through the interior of Guyana will provide you with unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities and the feeling of true seclusion. Along with that, it is important to note, is the difficult access of mainstream services. All of the lodges in the interior will be solar-powered. You will have running water - and occasionally a fabulous open-air shower! - but with cold water exclusively.
A refreshing open-air shower and bathroom facilities (Liz Boeheim)
Most of the accommodations are palapa-style, with thatch roofs (happy homes for all manner of creatures) and windows without screens. You will have mosquito nets, and most accommodations also provide bug spray, but you will not find spa services here. This is not to say that the people you meet, the food you eat, the days you spend wont be 5-star experiences - but it does mean that you will have to anticipate some level of rusticity to achieve that truly off-the-beaten-path trip.
Cheers to some refreshments for the ride (Liz Boeheim)
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
