Rainforest Giants
Last Eden
The Experience
Remoteness ● ● ● Comfort ● ● ● Physical challenge ● ◌ ◌
Enter the pristine world of the Guyanese jungle.
Explore deep into the Amazon Basin by meandering your way up isolated rivers, experiencing vast pristine jungle and an incredible diversity of wildlife whilst being hosted by local Katoka communities at the frontier of this biodiversity hot spot.
Our most biodiverse expedition yet.
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s largest pristine rainforests. Supported by our expert local Katoka guides, you will have the chance to see all the rainforest has to offer. Encounter an enormous array of species, including, big cats, monkeys, giant river otters, tapir, caiman, amphibians, giant anteaters and a seemingly endless variety of birds.
On this expedition you will explore a true frontier nestled deep in the Kanuku mountains. You wont see any one else here as you venture to our isolated jungle camp and down rarely visited river passages, to see some of the rainforest’s rarely seen wildlife spectacles.
Sleep under a traditional Makushi long house, swim in crystal clear forest rivers, learn the secrets of the rainforest from your Katoka guides, and search for all the giants in one of the most species-rich places on earth.
For those who want a more active experience and a true expedition, take look at our Last Eden - Canoe the Kanuku. You’ll spend time at a traditional ranch on the frontier of the jungle before canoeing between camps on a linear journey through the mountains to our exclusive jungle camp.
Itinerary
Explore jungle life alongside indigenous groups who are the custodians of this vast environment.
Day 01
Arrivals
Arrive in Georgetown and settle into your hotel. Explore the city right on your doorstep or relax ahead of your adventure. We’ll meet as a team for dinner and discuss the expedition ahead of us. Airport transfers to your hotel will be provided and you will be able to check into your room from around 2pm.
Day 02
The jungle from above
In the morning we’ll take a flight deep into the jungle's interior to Lethem where you’ll get your first taste of the true vastness of the jungles of Guyana. We’ll be transferred to Yupukari by road where you’ll settle into a luxury, fully catered for lodge. Here you’ll get a taste of Amerindian culture in this frontier village nestled between the jungle and vast savannah ecosystems.
In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to explore the local village and learn about the local culture and community further before enjoying a 3-course communal meal and getting an early night ahead of our next day of activities.
Day 03
Exploring the savannah
At dawn you’ll venture out into the savannah by 4x4 looking for giant ant eaters and other savannah wildlife. Highly specialised and with some of the most unique adaptations in the world, these creatures search the vast savannah plains searching exclusively for ants. Their poor eyesight means we’re able to get up close without disturbing their natural behaviour.
In the afternoon, relax as we explore the Rupununi river by boat in search of giant river otters and a plethora of bird life. It is your first taste of the true rainforest as we explore an area on the fringe of the wilderness you’ll soon be exploring.
In the evening you’ll have the opportunity to support a caiman project where you’ll get up close to this iconic species, support in recording scientific data, and begin learning about the ecosystem around you.
Day 04
Into the wilderness
Today we’ll move to our exclusive jungle camp nestled deep in the Kanuku mountains. Hidden in a stunning mora mora forest overlooking a beautiful waterfall, you’ll be very well catered for by our fully trained team of Katoka guides and hospitality staff as you sleep in hammocks under traditional hut structures and have access to some of the best wild swimming in the world.
There is no vehicle access here so we will travel in and out by motor-powered canoes. They are comfortably fitted with seating so we can silently drift down the regions beautiful rivers
The camp has all the basic comforts required, including a private shower, private changing space, 2 dry toilets and a communal area next to an idyllic jungle stream.
Days 05 – 10
Immersion into the jungle
You'll spend six full days in our jungle camp experiencing all the jungle has to offer.
Each day we'll drift down local river networks and witness an array of wildlife. Guests typically see several new species every day, with some guests lucky enough to see some of the rarest in the world: tapir, capybara, giant river otters and occasionally jaguars and ocelots. In our last expedition our guests saw over 105 species in just 6 days.
Our camp currently has a resident breeding pair of Harpy Eagles, one of the biggest and most impressive eagles in the world. As of 2026 they are breeding once again which means your chance of having excellent encounters with this species is now very high.
Alongside the plethora of wildlife we’ll encounter, you will also have the opportunity to explore the jungle on foot by day and by night. Hikes of varying lengths and challenge are plentiful. Trek to peaks of surrounding mountains for spectacular views, delve into caves home to whip-scorpions or join a night walk to reveal another layer of the rainforest’s secrets.
During all of this exploration you'll learn from our passionate Katoka guides who will expertly locate once-in-a-lifetime encounters. Having grown up in these forests, they will teach you everything you could want to know, from medicinal plants to survival techniques to line fishing for dinner.
Swim in pristine waters, experience incredible wildlife encounters, hike to mountain tops, learn survival techniques, fish for you dinner, relax around the campfire with regional rum: it’s all possible here in our exclusive jungle camp.
Day 11
Returning to the savannah
It’s time to return to the savannah plains. You will leave having seen an extraordinary part of the world with a feeling of deep connection and understanding of the rainforest’s best kept secrets.
On returning to Yupukuri, enjoy sun downers, reconnect with friends and family by wifi, and the relative luxuries of the lodge as we prepare for our return to Georgetown and onward travel.
Day 12
Farewells
After a trip to remember, you’ll be transferred back to Lethem by 4x4 in the morning and return to Georgetown via a commercial flight. Dinner and overnight in a hotel is provided, with most guests returning home the following day.
Dates & Pricing
Enjoy a small group experience of no more than 8 guests
£6,450 per person
18-29 November 2026
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The price excludes flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips for staff and any costs outside the expedition dates.
Minimum number of guests: 4, max 8.
FAQS
If you have any further questions, please contact us
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This truly is a wildlife haven like nowhere else on the planet. Previous trips have seen jaguar, ocelots, giant river otters, tapirs swim by within meters of our boat, as well as a huge diversity of bird life.
Specific specie sightings are never guaranteed, but you'll see a whole host of jungle wildlife here. Everyday our eco-guides will show you everything the jungle has to offer, either by boat or hikes into the jungle. Our expert guides will identify wildlife from harpy eagles to mammals and the smallest insects as we explore.
You can see our previous wildlife trip reports here for more detail on previous sightings.
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You will be in a comfortable hotel in Georgetown’s on arrival with all the expected amenities.
In Yupukari we will stay in a luxury lodge in a traditional Amerindian village community, again will all the expected amenities of private shower rooms, fans and meals in a communal space.
In our remote jungle camp you’ll have access to private showers, toilets and changing spaces. Many choose instead to bathe in our nearby plunge pool every evening to cool off – it’s a wonderful way of getting close to the nature surrounding us.
You will be sleeping in hammocks for the duration of the jungle component of the expedition. These are housed under a boxed mosquito net and are very comfortable to sleep in.
Temperatures are generally high in the day, cooling off at night and many guests will need to wear a light jumper in the evening. Traditionally we wouldn’t expect rain during the dry season months when our expeditions depart, but this is increasingly not the case with climate change. This means you should expect some rainfall during your trip with us.
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You can take a look at the full expedition kit list here.
We’re always happy to provide further advice and recommendations.
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Our cooks are very well trained and cook delicious food every day, whether it's caught from the river or foraged - every day is different and fresh. Expect tasty BBQ fish, stews of beef and chicken, local veggies, juice, beer, and regional rum.
If you have dietary preferences these can be catered for, just talk to us. Please note vegans can be catered for, but you will generally have a lack of variety, both in our jungle camps and Georgetown.
Nonetheless, whatever your preferences, you’ll be well fed!
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Many of our guests travel with us solo and often find they meet wonderful like-minded people on our trips.
More often than not you will have your own room, but this may change depending on the makeup of our group. For example, if we have 10 individuals, it is likely some will need to share twin rooms in Yupukari. However, everyone will get an individual hammock and 'bed space' in our jungle camp.
There is no single-person supplement for this trip, and we ask that solo-travellers remain flexible in case sharing is required, which to date has not been required.
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We have included some guidance on what photography equipment you might want to bring on our kit list. You can find that here.
You're free to bring a drone on our expedition, however, we do have strict controls on flying drones near wildlife.
We do not permit guests to fly drones near wildlife, including both predators and prey. You are free to fly drones for landscape photography purposes but note take off must be approved by the Expedition Leader.
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You should arrive in Georgetown on Day 01. You are free to arrive anytime and an airport transfer will be arranged for you. You will be able to check into your hotel by around 2pm. Early check-ins and additional nights will be at the expense of the guest and arranged directly with the hotel.
You can depart any time after 11pm on the last day of the expedition (Day 12). However, a single night in a hotel is provided for you in Georgetown, so most people will fly the following morning in case of delays. An airport transfer will be provided for you.
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You are required to have travel insurance covering you for the duration of the expedition and for all the activities you will be undertaking. This includes trekking/hiking, as well as helicopter medical evacuation.
You will be asked to provide your insurance information closer to departure.
We strongly recommend that you take out cancellation and curtailment insurance as part of your cover as soon as you have booked one of our expeditions to protect against cancellations.
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Tips for local staff are completely at your discretion. All our staff are paid fairly for their work. Tips are welcomed in Guyanese Dollar and USD.
Giving tips at the end of your trip is a wonderful way of showing your gratitude for their hard work. If you plan to give tips, we can provide guidance on this, just get in touch.
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You don't need to be super fit to join our expeditions.
Most of our transport is done by boat, so you will need to be comfortable getting in and out of a relatively low-lying seat in a canoe-style boat. There will be optional hikes of varying lengths and challenge throughout the trip, but you should be able to walk short distances of around 2km even if you choose to skip these optional hikes.
Due to the trip's remoteness, you will need to be free of any medical concerns that require regular medical attention.
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You will be offline for the majority of the trip.
You will have wifi in your hotel in Georgetown and at our first location in Yupukari, but it may be slow. At our main jungle base camp there is no wifi or mobile signal.
We will hold a method of emergency communication for the duration of the expedition. This is strictly for emergency use only.
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Guyana offers free visas for most passports. However, you must check the requirements yourself before departure.
Please ensure you also check vaccination information carefully before departure as these can be subject to change.
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We advise all our guests to contact your local GP or travel health centre as vaccine requirements and malarial risk can vary over time. On average about 50% of our guests choose to take antimalarials for the duration of the trip. As we are not healthcare professionals, we cannot give detailed advice.