Kukenan Tepuy Package

Package Overview

Matawi is its Pemon name and due to misterious legends , explorations on its summit have been rare. Come and join us for a true adventure and visit Kukenam falls 670 mts. the 4th higjest waterfall in the world!

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Gran Sabana

  departing from p.ordaz airport we drive 10 hours to gran sabana, Nearly the entire region, or almost 7.4 million acres including the mountainous areas to the west, has been set aside as Canaima National Park to protect the special ecology of this land of tepuys, waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna. It is the sixth largest national park on earth! . Lodge

  • Meals & Drinks Dinner
• Day 2 : Tek River Camp

  well turn off of the main highway and drive over a dirt road to the Taurepan Indian community of Parai-tepuy. The main Pemón tribes are the Arekunas,Taurepanes, and Kamarakotos, and this village has the parks only guard station and is home to the local porters who will assist our group by carrying food and gear. After packing our gear into daypacks, we begin trekking, followed by our porters who prefer to use their own backpack-like woven baskets to carry their loads. Our route starts off descending from the ridge into a small, forested valley where we cross the stream and then continue uphilltoward a broad plateau. Following a clear trail we hike across rolling terrain and open, grassy savannah, sometimes passing through galley forests along small streams. We might hear the occasional "boink" of the bearded bellbird which inhabits this region as we leave the valley. Directly ahead of us is the massive, symmetrical bulk of Mount Roraima, whose 2800 m summit towers above the plains. To the north of this mesa is a sister tepuy, Kukenám, off whose 2700 m summit cascades the fourth highest waterfall in the world which has a 670 m. drop. Further north, three other tepuys are distinguishable in the distance. With help from our porters we arrive to our campsite. Trek length: 5 hours hiking; Camp elevation: 1050 m.
• Day 3 : Kukenam Base Camp

  This morning we head out following the long incline that leads gradually uphill to the base of Kukenams vertical cliffs.The terrain is a series of long ridges radiating out from the main mountain and is covered by grasslands except in deep ravines where rainforest patches have escaped the local Indians fires. About halfway to our basecamp, we enter a broad sloping area where we might spot Tropidurus lizards scurrying across the trail, watch chestnut-collareds parrows hopping in the shrubs, or observe yellow-headed vultures circling overhead. Our basecamp is located at the foot of the wall. Trek length: 6 hours hiking; Camp elevation: 1890 m.
• Day 4 : Kukenam Summit Camp

  Our ascent today follows a natural ledge which runs from right to left along the cliff face, allowing the only non technical access to the summit . Our concentration is focused on the trail and the diverse plants around us. the trail is steep and can be very slippery in some places. Orchids, ferns, palms, woody shrubs, and lovely flowers abound. There are sections where we have to scramble down and up again through small ravines. Near the top, our route gets steeper and rockier. Our tents are pitched in natural caves, providing an added measure of protection from the frequent mists and showers on top. Total trek length: 6 hours hiking; Camp elevation: 2600 m.
• Day 5 : Kukenam Summit Camp

  We have the full day today to explore the fantasy land atop . The eroding forces of constant wind and rain have formed giant, stone sculptures;house-sized slabs balanced precariously on slender spires; the arches and pillars of a forgotten, imaginary dynasty; and natural bridges that span narrow chasms. The dominant color is black, created by the rocken crusting lichen that covers every bare surface in all directions. Accompanied by a guide and a couple of the porters, the strongest walkers may follow a rough trail through this bizarre landscape, hikingup and down, crossing creeks and boggy terrain, passing through natural labyrinths, and weaving among boulders to arrive to Kukenam falls where we enjoy endless views over the savanah. Total trek length: 7 hours hiking; Camp elevation: 2600 m
• Day 6 : River Tek Camp

  Following breakfast at camp and last opportunity for taking pictures ontop, we begin our descent. Returning to the ledge we work our way carefully back down through the cloud-forest. If the weather permits,the views out across the savannah toward Roraimas sheer walls can be incredible. Upon reaching our former base camp area we enjoy lunchand perhaps take a refreshing dip in the stream below the campsite. We then continue along the more gradual descent to the Kukenán River where we cross the stream and hike one mile further to a campsite at Rio tek. Trek length: 6 hours hiking; Camp elevation: 1050 m.
• Day 7 : Gran Sabana

  Today we leave camp early in order to avoid the strong sunlight andheat of midday as we continue the trek back to our staffs village Parai-tepuy. We take final, lingering looks toward Kukenams summit,remembering the bizarre rock formations and unique flora and fauna we discovered there and catching glimpses of the Lost World before the mists envelope the top and hide it from our view. Our route is slightly uphill as the elevation of Parai-tepuy is higher than that of the Rio tek valley, so we really appreciate the good picnic lunch and cool drinks that await us when we arrive. We say goodbye to our friendly camp staff and, after loading our gear into the vehicles, were bound for Kaoirna lodge. Lodge Beds Trek length: 4 hours hiking; Driving distance: 2 hours
• Day 8 : Puerto Ordaz

  Today we leave camp early inEarly transfer to Puerto Ordaz. aprox 10 hours.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• All the terrestrial transfers in the Great Savannah,
• Guide,
• All the meals,
• Camping in tent,
• Portable W.C,
• All the equipment of necessary camping,
• Communications equipment,
• First-aid kit

Terms & Conditions

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• Calle Bolívar, Edificio Grano de Oro, Planta Baja, Chacao 1060, Caracas, Venezuela
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