THIS year’s top Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and winners of the various Competitions of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) became the latest visitors to be mesmerised by the splendour of our majestic Kaieteur Falls compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the GTA.

A release from the Ministry said that the 15 persons were captivated by the beauty of Kaieteur Falls when they journeyed to the tourist site last week
Those visiting the Falls, included this year’s top CSEC performers, Jessica Anthony, Jennel Cadogan, Deowattie Narine, Meikel Mahabir, Bibi Ameena Nazaralie, Aaidah Bacchus, Benedict Sukra and Karran Singh along with several winners of various competitions conducted by the GTA during this year’s International Building Expo and the Berbice Expo.
Expertly led by their knowledgeable tour guide, Mr. Lawerence Gibson, the first time visitors were taken on a guided tour of the Kaieteur National Park and were afforded the rare opportunity of glimpsing the golden dart frog hidden within the Tank Bromeliads; nearby the surrounding natural environment.
The adventurers were also given the chance to appreciate the vastness of the country’s beauty during their 55-minute flight from Ogle to the Kaieteur National Park.
Excitement and awe were evident on the faces of those who were gifted with a trip to one of Guyana’s premier tourist attractions, as the Tourism Ministry continues to promote domestic tourism by ensuring that Guyanese can explore and experience the country’s beauty, the release said.
Kaieteur Falls is a 226-metre high waterfall located in the Potaro River in the Siparuni Region in Guyana; this 741 ft single drop waterfall is the most exciting attraction in Guyana and is considered the highest single-drop waterfall in the world.
The surroundings of the Kaieteur waterfall is also part of the Kaieteur National Park which covers about 627 square km and is host to unique species such as the golden frog; this area occupies a prominent position in the centre of the Guiana Shield.