Getting to the Kanukus means getting to Lethem first. From there the foothill villages are a short but bumpy drive.
Routes at a glance
| From | How | Time | Rough cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown (Ogle) | Flight to Lethem | about 1½ hours | roughly US$150–250 one way |
| Georgetown | Overnight minibus to Lethem | 12–18 hours or more | roughly US$60–100 |
| Lethem | Taxi or 4x4 to Moco Moco or Kumu | 30–40 min | modest; agree a return fare with waiting |
| Lethem | 4x4 to Nappi and Maipaima | 1–1½ hours | by arrangement |
| Lethem | 4x4 to Shulinab (south side) | about 1½ hours | by arrangement |
| Karanambu / Yupukari | Boat up the Rupununi into the range | a day or more | expedition pricing |
Times and prices are approximate and change with season, fuel costs and road conditions — confirm schedules and fares with the airline, bus company or your operator.
Reaching Lethem
See getting to the Rupununi for flights from Ogle, the overland minibus through Linden and Iwokrama, and arrival from Brazil over the Takutu bridge.
From Lethem to the foothills
Unpaved tracks lead from Lethem and St Ignatius to Moco Moco, Kumu and Nappi. In the dry season an ordinary taxi can manage the nearer falls; a 4x4 is needed for Nappi and for anywhere after rain. Arrange for the driver to wait or return, as there is no passing traffic to rely on.
Into the mountains
Beyond the villages you go on foot, with porters if camping, or by boat on the Rupununi and its tributaries. These trips need an outfitter or the village tourism committee, and usually a few days’ preparation.
