THE long awaited and planned Pakaraima Safari 2014 rolled off on Friday at 23:00 hrs from the Regent Street branch of the Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil).Officials made the final inspection on April 2 at the Guyana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) office for vehicles taking part in the 2014 Pakaraima Safari.
Some 24 vehicles were registered and checked for the compliance to the requirements needed to complete the journey of between 529 and 600 miles.
The excursion is also set to coincide with the Rupununi Rodeo in Lethem, affording both the option of returning to Georgetown for Easter Monday or remaining in Lethem for the rodeo.
This event is being sponsored by Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T), Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL), Marketing & Distribution and Mekdeci Machinery and Construction (MMC).