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EXPLORE THE WILDER SIDE OF GUYANA

From jungle survival courses to remote expeditions, wildlife encounters, and river journeys. Whatever we can’t teach you, the jungle will.

CHOOSE YOUR JOURNEY

Not every adventure is the same. Some journeys are built around challenge, others around exploration, wildlife, culture, or learning to live in the rainforest. Choose the path that fits the experience you are seeking.

Featured Experience

Jungle Survival

Designed for those who want to test themselves, disconnect from comfort, and learn to adapt to life deep in the rainforest.

JUNGLE EXPEDITIONS

For travellers drawn to remote landscapes, long journeys, and the feeling of venturing far beyond the ordinary.

REMOTE FISHING

A slower but deeply immersive rainforest experience built around rivers, wilderness camps, and the pursuit of powerful freshwater species.

Skills & Bushcraft

Focused on practical knowledge, traditional techniques, and learning how people move, work, and live in the rainforest environment

EXPLORE GUYANA

For travellers seeking wildlife, scenery, culture, and accessible adventures without the demands of expedition style travel.

FIND YOUR Experience

Remote travel experiences shaped by jungle rivers, mountain trails, wildlife, and the people who call these regions home.
Wokomung Tepui Expedition
Available
4.8 Rating

Wokomung Tepui Expedition

A 14-day Indigenous-led expedition into the Pakaraima Mountains to attempt the ascent of Wokomung Tepui. Fly into Kopinang, move through primary rainforest, carry your own expedition load, and enter one of Guyana’s most remote mountain environments with Patamona guides.

14 Days
8-10 Persons
Upcoming Date: 17 APR - 30 APR 2027
Kanuku Mountains & Rupununi Wildlife Expedition
Available on Request
4.8 Rating

Kanuku Mountains & Rupununi Wildlife Expedition

Thirteen days through jungle, mountain, river, and savanna in one of Guyana’s most diverse wilderness regions. Trek the Kanuku Mountains, stay at Mapari Wilderness Camp, join wildlife activities at Caiman House, and travel through the landscapes once linked to the legend of El Dorado.

13 Days
8-10 Persons
Upcoming Date: REQUEST A CUSTOM DATE
Kopinang Village & Wokomung Mountain
Available on Request
4.8 Rating

Kopinang Village & Wokomung Mountain

Fly deep into the Pakaraima Mountains for a flexible 3–5 day Patamona-hosted experience in one of Guyana’s most remote mountain villages. Waterfalls, ridgelines, village life, traditional farming, ATV routes, and optional hiking beneath Wokomung.

3–5 Days
8-10 Persons
Upcoming Date: REQUEST A CUSTOM DATE
Rewa River Fishing Expedition
Available on Request
4.8 Rating

Rewa River Fishing Expedition

Six days of expedition-style fishing deep into one of Guyana’s most productive freshwater systems. Mobile river camps, Indigenous fishing guides, low-pressure Amazon waters, and access to fishing grounds most anglers will never reach.

6 Days
8-10 Persons
Upcoming Date: REQUEST A CUSTOM DATE
Rewa River Deluxe Fishing Expedition
Available on Request
4.8 Rating

Rewa River Deluxe Fishing Expedition

Six days of premium-supported fishing on one of Guyana’s most productive and least-pressured freshwater systems. Dedicated fishing boats, Indigenous guides, camp crew, cook, and organised river camps, so your focus stays where it should: on the water.

6 Days
8-10 Persons
Upcoming Date: REQUEST A CUSTOM DATE

WHAT MAKES THESE JOURNEYS DIFFERENT

Small groups, real rainforest, and local guides who have spent their lives moving through these environments.

Local Knowledge

Our guides are Indigenous trackers, boat captains, fishermen, and wilderness instructors whose families know these rivers and forests firsthand.

Remote by Design

These are not resort experiences. Travel by river, forest trail, and small aircraft into parts of Guyana few travellers ever reach.

Experience meets Safety.

Satellite communications, medical training, evacuation planning, and years of expedition experience operating in remote rainforest terrain.

Small Group travel

Most trips operate with small groups to keep the experience flexible, personal, and adapted to the realities of the jungle.

Meet Your Guides

We’re a locally based team with deep knowledge of Guyana’s rainforest, rivers, and communities. Our guides aren’t just leading trips, they’re sharing their home.

Anders Andersen

Owner

Anders Andersen

Our lead instructor and owner, Anders Andersen, boasts an impressive background. With nearly six years of living in Rupununi, Guyana, and experience working as a survival instructor for the esteemed Bushmasters UK, his resume speaks for itself.

Lionel James

Senior instructor and expedition leader

Lionel James

Our Senior Instructor from Surama village, boasts a history of 25 years in expedition and survival courses. As a child, Lionel traced the footsteps of his ancestors, journeying through the Guyanese jungle in the pursuit of Balata, or Natural Rubber.

Vivian Smith

Expedition leader

Vivian Smith

From Rewa Village is a testament to resilience and unwavering dedication. As a survival instructor and expedition leader, Vivian, even in his thirties, has built an admirable profile, collaborating on TV productions and leading extensive trips.

Joe Trevorrow

Expedition leader

Joe Trevorrow

Joe joined The Wild Tales in 2025, first as a guest before his passion, curiosity, and dedication quickly led him to become one of our expedition leaders. Originally from the UK and with a background in the Royal Navy, Joe is a true rainforest enthusiast, fascinated by archaeology, geology, biology, and everything that makes Guyana’s wilderness so unique.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking your adventure

We offer a range of carefully designed adventure experiences across Guyana’s rainforest and savannah regions:

Jungle Survival Courses – Learn traditional and modern survival skills through hands-on training in real jungle environments
Jungle Bushcraft Courses – Focus on traditional Makushi skills, learning directly from indigenous instructors in North Rupununi
Jungle Expeditions – Multi-day journeys into remote areas using trekking, river travel, and expedition-style living
Fishing in Guyana – Target iconic Amazonian species such as Peacock Bass, Payara, and Arapaima in remote and untouched waters
Adventure Tours – Comfortable and fully guided trips focusing on wildlife, culture, and immersive rainforest experiences

All experiences are built around small groups, strong local partnerships, and deep knowledge of the environment.

Our guests come from all over the world and from many different backgrounds—solo travelers, couples, photographers, professionals, adventurers, and occasionally film crews or military personnel. Most are between their 30s and 60s, but we regularly host both younger and older participants.

You do not need prior experience. What matters most is your mindset—if you are curious, adaptable, and open to new experiences, you will fit in well.

We typically operate with small groups of 6–12 participants to ensure a high-quality and safe experience.

Guyana is one of the most biodiverse regions in South America. You may encounter monkeys, macaws, caimans, giant river otters, tapirs, and possibly jaguar.

Guyana has both wet and dry seasons. The dry season generally offers easier travel and more wildlife viewing, while the rainy season provides a lush and dynamic rainforest experience.

Yes, most dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice. Some limitations may apply in remote or survival settings.

FROM THE FIELD

Real journeys through the rivers, forests, mountains, and communities that shape our work in Guyana.

Need Help Choosing the Right Experience?

Our team knows these jungles inside and out. We’re happy to help you find the perfect adventure based on your interests, fitness level, and timeframe. Every journey is unique, let’s craft yours together.
We typically respond within 2-4 hours (Georgetown time: GMT-4)