What a strange place! The 4 of us were the only guests, there were no researchers around, hardly any staff and the place seemd moribund. Our young guide was very poor, he had no enthusiasm for his job and we saw hardly any birds (and no animals but we did not see many animals anywhere). There was apparently a manageress... more

Iwokrama is half field research station and half eco-lodge, and is situated in the jungle on the banks of the Essequibo River. The accommodation is in a series (about 7, I think) of very well-appointed and large cabins, each with a small shower room attached. The beds are very comfortable and there is a turn-down service, which includes the putting... more