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grets Says: The animal diversity at Iwokrama is estimated to be at least 200 mammals, 500 birds, 420 fish and 150 species of amphibians and reptiles. More than 30% of the animals are listed as endangered.The list of animals is pretty impressive. In Iwokrama you can find:World’s largest...
grets Says: A short boat ride away from the Field Station, is the Amerindian Village of Fairview, also known as Kurupukari. 127 people live here in the village.
grets Says: This liana, called kufu, is the most expensive wood available in Guyana.Iwokrama have been doing research into sustainable forests, and for that reason looked at whether it was preferable to use lianas for timber rather than traditional hardwood. It being an epiphyte, it was...
Field Station Dining Room: Great view over the river and the forest
grets Says: I loved the airy veranda on the upper floor when meals were served (also doubled as a conference centre). The food was always good and plentifull with a local flavour. Most of the vegetables were grown on the site. All the food is included in the package.One of my favourite...
grets Says: Dusk is the time when the mosquitos come out in force, especially the malaria carrying ones, so make sure than you have applied plenty of mosquito repellent, and preferably wear long trousers and a long sleeved shirt.
grets Says: Riverside settings are of course very good places to capture sunsets, partly as you are not enclosed with tall vegetation all around you, and partly because of the beautiful refplections you get on the water.
grets Says: From Kurupukari River crossing, the Field Station is accessed by boat. There must be an overland access road, as we did see an old Bedford truck at the Field Station, but the track was not obvious, and I should imagine it would be far easier to travel by boat.
By road to Kurupukari River Crossing
grets Says: From Georgetown, or Surama as we did, the easiest way to reach Iwokrama, is to travel by road to Kurupukari River Crossing. The road is mostly a red logging road, and becomes (almost) unpassable during the wet period.
grets Says: During our visit we were given a guided tour of the research lab, which was absolutely fascinating. I have never before actually stayed at a research centre, and the whole experience was very novel. It made me feel like an explorer rather than a tourist. In the lab were...
grets Says: Ecotourism generally defined as touring a natural area while conserving the environment and preserving the interest of local people.Iwokrama is focusing on ensuring that it becomes financially self-sufficient through Ecotourism.
grets Says: Most of the people who live in Fairview Village are from the Amerindian tribe called Macushi. They have lived in this area for hundreds of years, and are now a thriving community. Once close to extinction, it is now the second largest indigenous group in Guyana.
grets Says: The main crop of this area is the cassawa, which is also the staple food of the Macushi people. It is used as a vegetable, and also bread is made from it.It is the root which is mainly used, whereas the leaves can also be eaten, once the poisonous substances have been...
grets Says: There are many trails leading out from the Field Station. You are advised not to venture out without being accompanied by a ranger. During the walk, you should stick to the trails, as well as the obvious: do not litter, do not damage nature, take only photographs etc. If you...
grets Says: Be aware that Iwokrama is home to many bugs which seem to grow to gigantic proportions. Insects like you've never seen before, cockroaches like you never want to see again, snakes (we didn't see any), spiders the size of a small dinner plate and the irritating little...
grets Says: No, this web is not there to trap tourists, rather to catch birds! I became very concerned when I saw this web, judging by the size of the web, it must be an enormous spider! boohoo Fortunately, it was made by a whole colony of spiders, in fact is you look very closely, you...
grets Says: A soft bag is much more suitable for transporting in the Land Cruisers and boats, than a hard case. Bring a day sack for taking out on treks. Sturdy walking boots are a must. It could rain any time of year, but you might find a rain jacket too stifling in the heat and...
Petroglyphs at Sharples Island
grets Says: These petroglyphs are only accissible by boat at low tide (dry season). They are asaid to be 5000-6000 years old. Very little archaeologial work has been carried out in order to try and find out more about the people who libved in this area in the old days.
grets Says: From the top of Turtle Mountain, you can see far and wide - with the view consisting of trees, trees, and more trees. Actually, it makes you appreciate just how large the rainforest is in this area, and just how remote you are!
grets Says: I am very partial to small frogs, and this one was no exception. Warning: do not pick up frogs you see on the way, as many are poisonous. I was absolutely amazed to hear the rangers say that they regularly discover new species when out researching. How exciting!
grets Says: The area in and around Iwokrama is full of beautiful colourful birds. Most are too shy for you to get near enough to photograph, but some of them occassionally stay still long enough to snap. This is a blue-grey tanager, often found on the water tanks by the main...
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A short boat ride away from the Field Station, is the Amerindian Village of Fairview, also known as Kurupukari. 127 people live here in the village.
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