Kaieteur National Park
Travelers come for one of the world's highest single-drop waterfalls, reached by small plane from Georgetown.
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Kaieteur National Park lies in the interior of Guyana, on the northern coast of South America, where the Potaro River runs through forest and sandstone plateau. Its main draw is Kaieteur Falls, where the river drops about 226 meters in a single sheer plunge, one of the highest single-drop waterfalls in the world. The falls pour off the edge of a plateau in the Pakaraima Mountains.
The park suits travelers who want a nature-first trip and are willing to plan around transport. No road reaches the falls, so most visitors fly in from Georgetown, and many make it a day trip. Expect walking to the viewpoints rather than a long hike, and bring water and sun protection. Water flow is strongest in the wetter months. One day covers the falls, while an extra day gives room to adjust if flights or weather change.
Kaieteur National Park in five
- Book a small-plane flightNo road reaches Kaieteur Falls. Most visitors fly from Georgetown on a light aircraft and make it a day trip, so book the flight and seat through a tour or flight operator before you plan the rest of your trip.Getting around
- Carry Guyanese dollars in cashBring enough Guyanese dollars for food, fuel, guide tips and any purchases near the airstrip.Money and costs
- Check your visa before you book flightsEntry rules depend on your passport. Look up your nationality on the official government site, or ask the Guyanese embassy or consulate in your country, before you pay for anything.
- Ask about malaria before you travelGuyana's interior is a malaria-risk area, and Kaieteur sits in that forested region. See a travel clinic before you go and pack insect repellent for the flight and the trail.
- Confirm your insurance covers small planesCheck that your policy covers small-aircraft flights and evacuation from the interior before you book.Travel insurance
Things to do in Kaieteur National Park
See all attractions in Kaieteur National ParkNeed to know
- Currency
- Guyanese dollar (GYD)
- Entry
- Visa or visa-free depending on passport; check before booking
- Emergency
- 911 police. Ask your operator for ambulance and fire numbers
- Tipping
- Not required
- Time
- UTC-4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryShort rains
- FebruaryDrier spell
- MarchDry, hot
- AprilRains return
- MayLong rains
- JuneLong rains
- JulyWet, high water
- AugustWet, high water
- SeptemberDrier spell
- OctoberDrier spell
- NovemberShort rains
- DecemberRains, holidays
Right now in Kaieteur National Park
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Kaieteur National Park
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Monday, November 2
- Today30°20°61%Monday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Tue29°21°88%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Wed30°20°76%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 76%.
- Thu29°19°39%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Fri30°20°18%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sat30°20°14%Saturday: Fog. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Sun30°21°41%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 41%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 209.6 GYD
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Before you go to Kaieteur National Park
Rules for Kaieteur National Park, checked
- Declare food, plant and animal products on arrival. Customs rules are set by the Guyana Revenue Authority, so check them before you travel.
- Do not take plants, animals, rocks or other natural material out of the park. Collecting in the park is not permitted.
- Follow the aircraft's baggage and weight limits. Small planes restrict bag size and weight, and operators can refuse oversize luggage.
Plan around Kaieteur National Park
Entry, money and the wider country around the falls
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules by passport and what to check before you book
Read the guideGetting around GuyanaFlights, roads and transfers from Georgetown
Read the guideTours and ticketsFlight and day-trip options from the capital
Read the guideWhere to stayGeorgetown bases for an early flight out
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and what to budget for the trip
Read the guideKaieteur National Park FAQ
How do I get to Kaieteur Falls?
There is no road to the falls. Most visitors fly from Georgetown on a small charter plane, which takes roughly an hour, and many make it a day trip.
How high is Kaieteur Falls?
The water drops about 226 meters (741 feet) in a single fall, which makes it one of the highest single-drop waterfalls in the world.
Can you drive to Kaieteur Falls?
No. Road access does not reach the falls, so a flight is the practical way to get there.
When is the best time to visit Kaieteur Falls?
February to March and September to October are the drier months. The falls carry the most water in the rainy months, but weather can disrupt flights at any time of year.
How much time do I need at Kaieteur Falls?
A day trip covers the flight, the falls and the viewpoints. Because flights depend on the weather, keep a spare day in Georgetown in case a flight is cancelled.