ALL vehicles and motor cycles have been checked and are safari- ready for the 13th Pakaraima Mountain Safari slated to commence on March 28th and end at Lethem on April 5.On Tuesday, participants and sponsors gathered at the Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) Gas Station on Regent Street for the inspection ceremony, where representatives from the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Rainforest Tours provided a synopsis of the highly anticipated activity.
The event is also set to coincide with the annual Rodeo at Lethem, Region 9, affording participants both the option of returning to Georgetown for the Easter celebrations or remaining at Lethem for the Rodeo.

Speaking at the ceremony Chevon Lim, GTA’s Senior Communications Officer, explained the importance of the inspection. She noted that prior to Tuesday’s event, persons would have already been aware of the vehicle requirements for the safari. “Extensive checks will be done in the bonnet of the vehicles, on the tyres to make sure they are off-road worthy and to make sure vehicles are equipped with winches and fire extinguishers,” Lim said.
Lim wished the participants a safe and enjoyable trip on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and GTA and also related that the safari is one of the yearly calendar events which both the ministry and GTA support fully. She also gave some insight into what to expect on the trip, noting that both communities and participants are set to benefit from the experience.
Frank Singh, Coordinator of the Safari, explained that it his duty to make sure before officially branding the vehicles that they are checked and equipped with the necessary equipment. “Some of the things we check for is the winch on the vehicle, off-road tyres and very important, fire extinguishers,” Singh noted. Some 26 vehicles had to be inspected along with motorbikes.
The Pakaraima Mountain Safari, dubbed the “Adventure of a Lifetime,” entails travelling via 4×4 vehicles across Regions 4, 8, 9 and 10, starting below sea level and reaching approximately 3,800 ft above sea level. The journey takes participants through rugged terrain and passes through more than 25 Amerindian villages before reaching its destination, Orinduik Falls. The safari will cover some 600 miles.