The Places You’ll Go: Kaieteur Falls
Nov 21st, 2011 by wwftravel
© Bill Cameron
Where: Deep, deep, deep in the rain forest of central Guyana, in South America.
What’s there: A 741-foot, high-volume single-drop waterfall sitting atop an ancient plateau that’s considered the oldest layer of rock in the world (more than 2 billion years).
Why it’s notable: Sure there are taller waterfalls in the world. But the combination of Kaietuer’s height and its massive water volume (a whopping 23,400 cubic feet per second) makes it one of the world’s most powerful.
How you’ll get there: For independent travelers, it can be a hassle to get there. Guests on our Jungle Rivers of South America expedition will see it via private charter flight.
Keep your eyes peeled for: The tangerine-colored bird called the Guianan cock-of-the-rock, with a punk rocker-like fan-shaped crest on his head that he uses to attract the ladies.