Road from Georgetown runs south to Soesdyke continuing to Timehri International Airport, about 27 miles from Georgetown. Highway from Guyana to Brazil near completion will offer connection to road networks of continent. At mouth of Demerara River, lively and graceful Georgetown reflects cultural history and diversity. In heartland on Potaro River, tributary of Essequibo, Kaieteur Falls is one of world's natural wonders. Flowing over flat, sandstone tableland into deep gorge, Kaieteur has single drop of 741 ft - largest single drop waterfall in world.
Unusual conditions support micro-environment that includes some species identifiable only to area.
Catch glimpse of Kaieteur Swifts, or Makonaima Birds. Swifts are most rapid fliers among living creatures. Kaieteur Swifts nest under shield of rock hidden behind curtain of falling water. Orinduik Falls lie on Ireng, highland river on border with Brazil. Falls amid rolling, grass-covered hills of Pakaraima Mountains, one of most beautiful regions of hinterland.