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🌎  Guyana 🇬🇾

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📍  Rupununi Savannahs

✈️  Lethem Airport (LTM)

🚗  85.7 KM

⏱️  3 hours, 11 minutes

The Rupununi Savannahs in Guyana offer a unique ecotourism experience, characterized by vast open grasslands, diverse wildlife, and indigenous culture. Accessibility can be challenging, often requiring 4x4 vehicles or small aircraft, particularly during the rainy seasons. Solo travel is possible but generally not recommended due to the remoteness; guided tours are preferable for safety and maximizing wildlife sightings. The best time to visit is during the dry seasons (September to April) when wildlife is more concentrated around water sources and the savannahs are more accessible. Costs vary depending on the level of accommodation and activities, but expect to pay a moderate to high price due to logistical challenges. A typical visit duration ranges from 3 to 7 days to fully experience the region's attractions.