– Vehicles slated to participate in adventurous Pakaraima Safari checked and branded

VEHICLES that will be taking part in the 2014 Pakaraima Safari scheduled for April 12 to 20 were given a final inspection yesterday by officials at the office of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia.

Some 24 vehicles were registered and checked for compliance with the requirements for the adventurous 600-miles journey.

The vehicles were checked for durability, model, tyres, fuel containers, camping equipment, spare parts and air compressors among other pre-requisites. This inspection was necessary to ensure that the vehicles are well-prepared and fit for the rigorous journey.

At the inspection, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) handed over t-shirts and caps to the safari’s organiser, Mr. Frank Singh to outfit all the participants. Mr Singh said “there are 24 vehicles that have been registered in Georgetown and another 16 vehicles out of Lethem with the one truck from GTA.”
Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Mr. Indranauth Haralsingh expressed thanks to GINA (Government Information Agency) for producing a post-event documentary on the 2013 Safari, noting that this has helped others to see what the experience is like so that they can make the decision to take part in the safari. He also disclosed that the truck for the Safari 2014 will be launched soon.
The excursion is also set to coincide with the Rupununi Rodeo in Lethem, affording the option of returning to Georgetown for Easter Monday or remaining in Lethem for the grand event.
This safari is being sponsored by GT&T, Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL), Marketing & Distribution and Mekdeci Machinery and Construction (MMC).

(By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)