Discover Makari: Fishing and Nature

Get to know Makari through a specific fishing and nature-watching offer, as well as a historical event reference. At Piraiba Lodge in Makari, an offer includes two full days of fishing, birdwatching and wildlife watching, along with overnight stays at the lodge. This combines a multi-day stay with a clear focus on activities. Before travelling, check whether the fishing offer is currently available to book.

Fishing and nature watching in Makari

Two full days are set aside for fishing. Birdwatching and wildlife watching complement the offer, combining a clear focus on fishing with two forms of nature watching. When planning your trip, consider whether fishing should be the main focus of your stay and whether the wildlife and birdwatching fit your travel interests. The stated duration makes the fishing component clear, while the two forms of observation broaden the experience beyond fishing.

Overnight stays at the lodge are also part of the offer. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Makari, you can first clarify your travel plans: should the two days of fishing be the reason for choosing the destination, or would you like to consider Makari as a destination independently of that? This way, you can start by deciding what kind of stay you would like.

A historical date for the fishing event

The Guyana Tourism Authority launched the first Guyana Fishing Festival at Piraiba (Lau Lau) Lodge in Makari. The festival was scheduled for 26 and 27 November 2022. These dates are a historical event reference and should be understood as the date planned at the time.

Potaro-Siparuni: Waterfalls and protected area

In the wider destination of Potaro-Siparuni, Kaieteur Falls lie at the head of a 32-kilometre-long gorge. The waterfalls are 226 metres high and are fed by the Potaro River. Their height, the river and the gorge give the landscape a tangible scale, describing different aspects of an extraordinary natural environment.

Kaieteur National Park was established in 1929 under Order No. 41 of the Kaieteur National Park Act of 1929 and is the oldest protected area in the Amazon region. It is also the only protected area in the Pakaraima Highlands of Region 8, Guyana, and an important centre of endemism in the Guiana Shield. The endemic Golden Rocket Frog (Anomaloglossus beebei) lives in the park. These features connect the protected-area and nature perspectives of the wider destination.

The cultural significance of Potaro-Siparuni is also important: for the Indigenous Patamona people, Kaieteur Falls are a significant spiritual place and an important symbol. At the waterfalls, guided walks lead to three viewpoints: Rainbow, Boy Scout and Johnson. On nature trails in the national park, visitors can observe the bright orange Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock and the tiny Golden Frog with guides. Before travelling, check whether these guided activities are currently taking place.

For the wider travel overview: Potaro-Siparuni.