Kaieteur Falls is so dizzyingly vast and so powerful, the water looks as if it’s falling from the edge of the world.
At 741 feet, the impressive waterfall is known as the world’s largest single-drop waterfall by the volume of water flowing over it. By no surprise, Kaieteur is also among the most powerful waterfalls in the world.
The falls are especially remote, surrounded by the lush rainforest of Guyana. Despite this, tourists can access the falls by chartering a plane and following a hiking tour to the top. There is even a special airstrip, Kaieteur Airstrip, which is only a 15-minute walk from the falls and is often used by plane tours that run directly from the two Georgetown airports: Eugene F. Correia International Airport (formerly Ogle Airport) and Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
According to Guyana Tourism, flights to the falls leave from Eugene F. Correia International Airport daily (if the weather permits) and take about 45 minutes. It’s best to book ahead, since planes are usually small, with some limited to 10 passengers at a time. If you’re looking for a longer adventure, you can also opt for three days of travel by road or river.
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