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Kaieteur Falls Overland Trek

Guyana · South America · Multi-day trek · score 62/100

At a glance

CountriesGuyana
ContinentSouth America
RegionPotaro-Siparuni (Kaieteur NP)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length40 km
Typical duration3-4 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude500 m
Best seasonFeb-Apr, Aug-Nov (dry)
StartPotaro River landing (boat access)
EndKaieteur Plateau (return)
Permit / guideguided tour required (park rules)
Special gearhammock camping gear

Score

62/100
Scenery
26/35
Fame
10/25
Uniqueness
15/20
Logistics
11/20

Boat-plus-jungle route to the world's largest single-drop waterfall; hammock camps

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Distance approximate; some itineraries fly back

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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