Pemon Indian Tours

n the east of Venezuela lies an unknown and still undiscovered paradise of unique wilderness. With a desire to explore a pristine wilderness we use kayaks to navigate the Karuai River system twisting through Tepuis (table mountains) of Eastern Venezuela, and descending through a series of dramatic waterfalls.

This blackwater river hosts a wide variety of fauna including the Giant Amazon River Otter. Traveled only by local Pemon Indians the Rio Karuai offers a fascinating gateway to the wilderness of Venezuela's Gran Sabana.

Bellbirds, Screaming Pihas, Motmots, river otter, Capybara (worlds largest rodent), tapir, plus many kinds of egret, heron, eagles and more.

We descend the Rio Karuai in sea kayaks, quietly navigating this peaceful blackwater river interrupted by majestic waterfalls that we have to portage. Some of these spectacular falls drop over 70 meters.

Our local team of Pemon Indians are attentive to our every need and supply us with local delicacies from fresh pineapple to roasted ants. (Worth a try - they are delicious). The cultural interaction is incredible and perhaps a soon to be lost treasure.