Video: La Gran Sabana in Venezuela - the oldest landscape in the world
Venezuela is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and a very interesting place to visit. No problems with a 3 weeks holiday in Venezuela. We saw some of the most breathtaking scenery in South America - especially the La Gran Sabana. This video shows you the glory and beauty of the Gran Sabana.
The Gran Sabana (La Gran Sabana) is a huge, empty region that lies within the limits of Canaima National Park. 
With rolling pastureland La Gran Sabana are broken by the unique and spectacular Tepuis. Tepuis are table mountains. More than 100 of these mountains is the plateau of the border with Venezuela in western, Guyana and Brazil in the east, but most of them are in the Gran Sabana. The most famous Tepuy, Roraima, spreads on the territory of Guyana and Brazil. Our tour company arrange trips to the top of Roraima, where you can experience a lost world of unique flora and fauna. 
The route of La Gran Sabana is full of surprises and natural treasures, after km 88 we enter the "Sierra de Lema" where green and long ferns, rivers and thick fog we were amazed at the way, then, the Gran Sabana It opens for us to enjoy and fill the soul of that at the sight. More and more waterfalls, wells, natural pools and a mountain with a view of La Gran Sabana that freaked us. Enjoy this adventure with everything in Venezuela .... 
Canaima National Park - the indigenous community located in north eastern part of Canaima National Park on the shores of the lake with the same name surrounded with spectacular waterfalls like El Sapito, Yuri and Hacha. Canaima is the capital of Canaima National Park, there are many famous places worldwide for its beauty and tourist importance. Just 20 minutes flight or 4 hours Curiara (Canoe) is the majestic Angel Falls, the highest in the world with 1000 meters of free fall. 
VIDEO: Angel Falls (Kerepakupai-meru) is the fall of the world's largest water fall with a drop of 1005 m. From the top of the Auyantepui to 2500 m. above sea level. In this region inhabited by Kamarata Indians. Foot Angel Falls is the native village of Uruyén. This fall is located in the Canaima National Park in Bolivar state. In 1933 an American pilot named Jimmie Angel (1899-1956) was in the area searching for gold and had to crash land his airplane at the top of Auyantepui. 
A spectacular way to get to know in depth the Auyan tepui and get closer to the base of the Angel Falls, is sailing the rivers that are the only open roads in the jungle. One option - the most used by visitors is up the river from the Canaima Lagoon. The other two days the long (way) is from Kavac, a small Indian camp, which is accessed as in our case walking or flying from Canaima in a traditional excursions offered in the area .. 
Here you see beautiful waterfalls allover which also comes from the jasper stone. The stone goes far above the main waterfall. It is a pretty sight keep walking to find a second waterfall, larger than the previous one and more beautiful too. About 6 meters tall, but it is simply beautiful. It is worth a walk into the forest more falls are here in this strange place virgin and completely lonely falls 
Then we continued on our way. Life is precious, goes through the middle of the savanna and the bottom, you can see the great mass of Mount Roraima and other Tepuis of the Sierra Rinocote. Somewhere along the road we stopped at a lookout that showed us from far away a waterfall called Bridal Veil, a real beauty to which you want to explore Angel Falls. 
The vast savannah in 4x4, the travelers circuit, A 4 (four) days of adventure in the great plains Venezuelan territory, city or departure from Bolivar in Puerto Ordaz. Travel to the indigenous population of Liworiwo. We will visit Aponguao jump out to Santa Elena de Uairen stopping occasionally visiting places of interest like the Kavvi Fall, Kama Meru, and the mirador el oso..." 
Beautiful rivers. Yellow waters as gold minerals had, but completely clear. The river was a small waterfall that served as a shower where the water got hot in contrast to the bitter cold that was in the river. It has enough stones, so it was necessary to walk rather carefully because one can move and fall. Here I also decided to go down the river to see what was, and ps I found a slide type waterfall sliding down some low-rise slabs. The place - pretty good, but rather beautiful. 
We will continue to Kamoirán Rapids for the sole reason that our car was running out of gasoline. There while the filling up the tank we arrived at more beautiful waterfalls falling a steep drop of 10 m. Below we will find excellent places for practice rafting. This is the best known in La Gran Sabana for this sport. 
In the vast Savannah you can enjoy the great adventure of a cruise Off Road 4x4, and photographic safari visiting the many viewpoints of Tepuyes which gives us a view of the oldest mountains in the world with an age of 2000 million years to form by water erosion and winds experts geologists are witnesses of the Precambrian. 
Roraima Tepuy, The Lost World - one of the best expeditions in South America. Reach its summit is a very rewarding experience requirement and fun, you back the lost world of the Precambrian era, reaching its peak of 2810 meters above sea level and enjoy its exotic landscapes and viewpoints, it makes you feel a hero of your accomplishments, full of energy and adrenaline you feel like on another planet - is unforgettable...
The Valley of Crystals.
One of the most fascinating places Tepuy Roraima the valley of the crystals is very important here born from the Arobopo river, which makes the border with Venezuela and Brazil, division by water, in this place carnivorous plants and monoliths sandstones are seen leaving the witness of the Precambrian. It is simply spectacular. 
The Gran Sabana is located in the eastern part of Venezuela and includes a large expanse of plateau which is dominated by open savannas that emphasize the numerous Tepuyes. Numerous rivers and waterfalls that run north to south, are part of the combined form of the upper basin of the Caroni River. This river has an important purpose for the country because its waters feed the Guri Dam, the largest hydroelectric plant in Venezuela. The climate in the Gran Sabana is evergreen rain forests with more than 350 endemic species.
The eastern half of Canaima National Park is crossed by a road, this region is known as the Gran Sabana (English: The Great Plains). La Sabana is a grassy plateau, with an elevation of 900 to 1200 meters. Abounding in natural wonders such as waterfalls, rapids and rainforest, abundant wildlife makes the Savanna is a natural paradise and an ideal place for bird watchers. Mount Roraima is one of the most acclaimed shows of South America.
One of the sites include the largest number of endemic birds of the country is La Gran Sabana, although most are found in the jungles or on the slopes of the tepuis, we see few species in the savanna itself, here are noted for their beauty: Cock of the Rock Umbrella Bird, Bird Cappuccino, Red Cotinga, among others.
We are preparing for a major exploration, in which we discover the amazing ecosystems that make Roraima. We will have more travel options, depending on weather conditions, such as:
A tour to visit the Valley of the quartz crystals, the triple point where two countries that border on the top of Roraima in Venezuela, one is Brazil, and one claim area in British Guiana, a point called the Pit, then return to the camp.
One of the sites include the largest number of endemic birds of the country is La Gran Sabana, although most are found in the jungles or on the slopes of the tepuis, we see few species in the savanna itself, here are noted for their beauty: Cock of the Rock Umbrella Bird, Bird Cappuccino, Red Cotinga, among others.
Day 1: Enjoy the Tepuys and the incredible jungle. The forest of southern Gran Sabana is characterized by diverse biological communities and often unique, and is known for high levels of endemism. More than 700 bird species and more than 20 endemic species, live in southern Venezuela. Perhaps one of the major physiographic features of the area is the tepui, a term used by the indigenous Pemon the table mountains with vertical walls and summits cheers mostly flat. The shelter tepuis most birds endemic to this area and is one of the highest levels of endemism in the world. We will have one hour flight to Puerto Ordaz, located south of the Orinoco River leyendary. Then, on the road to El Palmar, we could stop at several places to look for more birds. Between open dry forests and wetlands, many species of interest can be seen, including Purple Gallinule, Black and White Hawk-Eagle, White-eyed parakeet, cute striped Slaty Antshrike, Painted Tody-flycatcher, Chestnut Conebill vent, and many more. In humid areas, yellow-chested Crake is often seen. We will spend the next two nights at the Parador Taguapire in El Palmar.
Day 2: Rio Grande, home of the Harpies Imataca Forest Reserve is a special area that has an incredible diversity of wildlife. Although it has been exploited by logging companies and gold miners in recent years, it is still very pristine and untouched. This forest has perhaps the highest density of Harpy Eagles in Venezuela and is probably the best place in the world to see. After our encounter with the Harpies, we will continue our birding adventure in search of other interesting species such as Crimson Topaz, Racket-tailed Coquette, Plain-backed Spinetail, Toucanet Guiana oral white collar, sequin Cotinga, of Long-tailed Tyrant, Green Oriole, Magpie Tanager, among many others. You can also find the Nunbird Black and purple throat Fruitcrow
Day 3: Imataca to tepui and the Gran Sabana After birding near Rio Grande at the beginning, we will drive 5 hours to the home of all bird lovers in Venezuela, the nacelle Strawberry hostel. With several bird feeders and trails and orchards, nacelle is a huge place to observe some of the wonderful rainforest birds. Here we can enjoy a beer or coffee in the garden while watching the evening program as foraging for many species in the garden. More than 10 species of hummingbirds visit the feeder, even Sabrewing gray breast, Long-billed Starthroat, Crimson Topaz, and Fork-tailed Woodnymph. Also, in the trees until we saw Cayenne Jay, Purple breast Cotinga, Toucan Ramphastos as Deroptyus Parrot.We staying in the hostel for three nights to take full advantage of many bird watching in the area.
Day 4, 5, 6: Bed linen, Tepuis, Forest, Hills, and during these three days, we will explore the Sierra de Lema in various heights, and the lowland rainforest and the top of the Gran Sabana, evening consists mainly of trees alternating mountain savanna and gallery forests at an altitude of 1,400 meters. Tepui Goldenthroat, Great Elaenia, Black-faced Tanager, and wedge-tailed Grass-Finch are among the birds found here. Then, as we descend through the Sierra de Lema (The Ladder), we find a most amazing vegetation and equally charming bird: Cock of the Rock Guiana, white, bearded Ringers, Scarlet Tepui horns and Jumping, and Mountain-Grackle Tepuy with his song-like harp. We can also see olive-backed, yellow-bellied Tanangers, Paradise, and mottled, Flutist Wren, Tepui Spinetail, pink collar Piha, and greenlet Tepui. Once in the lowlands, we could detect the Bird Capuchin Pompador Cotinga, Red-billed Toucan, Black hawk-faced, as well as many nests, jumping, and flycatchers.
Day 7: Back to civilization in the early morning, we will walk the path of the nacelle. Here we will be able to find Aegypius Antshrike, Black-spotted Barbet, Golden-headed Manakin, neck and oral. After a while the birds in the morning, we said goodbye. We have a trip ahead six hours to catch a flight back to the central coast, with transfer to hotel for the night.
Day 8: Departure from the hotel and with fond memories of an unforgettable trip. Birdwatching in Venezuela
The eastern half of Canaima National Park is crossed by a road, this region is known as the Gran Sabana (English: The Great Plains). La Sabana is a grassy plateau, with an elevation of 900 to 1200 meters. Abounding in natural wonders such as waterfalls, rapids and rainforest, abundant wildlife makes the Savanna is a natural paradise and an ideal place for bird watchers. Mount Roraima is one of the most acclaimed shows of South America.
This sparsely populated region is where the three main languages of the Americas crossed with magnificent Table Mountain summit of Mount Roraima. Here we can interact with Spanish in Venezuela, Brazilian Portuguese and English of Guyana.
The highest of the Tepuyes (table mountains) in Venezuela is Mount Roraima located at 2810 meters (9.219 ") hight on the borders of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. Most of these mountains range from 2,000 (6500) to 2700 meters (8800 '), the Roraima is the highest of all. After having formed 1,800 million years ago, what remains today of the sandstone plateau? that has been sculpted by the sun, wind, rain, and is one of the oldest geological structures on earth, home to a variety of plants and animals. The table mountains of the park are considered some of the oldest geological formations on Earth, dating from the Precambrian, about two million years. Some of the tepuis have swampy areas while others have been washed by rain almost pure sandstone.
To see Mt. Roraima has to hire a guide, not allowed independent hiking.
At the top the weather is very cold, take the foresight to bring or rent a good sleeping bag. Kukenan River Crossing is not for everyone, you must have some good hiking shoes.
Most hikers seeking the option of starting their voyage, in Santa Elena de Uairen having better services to visitors and more options to guide the closer to San Francisco from Yuruani. The village at the base Paraitepui has very limited facilities. You can also do a helicopter ride to the top of the mountain to avoid strenuous walk of the climb. Book
Roraima - The Lost World
This sparsely populated region is where the three main languages of the Americas crossed with the magnificent Table Mountain of Roraima. Here we can interact with Spanish in Venezuela, Brazilian Portuguese and English of Guyana.
Several Indian legends are known about the Tepuys of the Gran Sabana most recognized as the source of all the lives.
The Mythology Pemón points to Roraima as the kingdom of Kuin Goddess "grandmother of all civilized" who gives away drinks and music to visitors (still a bit like that today).
For centuries no one ventured up onto the plateau for fear of reprisal by the gods — but also because of reports of bizarre creatures living up there. All sorts of legends and myths developed of flying pterodactyls and a vicious race of apemen.
1596: Sir Walter Raleigh is mentioned in his book "Guiana", calling it the Crystal Mountain.
1912: Inspired by ancient stories of the Guayana Shield and studies made by Robert Schomburgk - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote his book "The Lost World", where his characters capture a "pterodactyl" a winged lizard on a table mountain at the borders of three countries.
35 per cent of the species on Roraima are endemic. 70 per cent of those found on South America’s tepuys exist only on these plateaus. Other species are like living fossils, almost identical to plants and animals that are now extinct in the rest of the world. For millions of years life has been existing completely independently on these mist-shrouded mountaintops away from the prying eyes of civilisation. It rains almost every day on the plateau of Roraima creating the gushing waterfalls.
The highest of the Tepuyes (table mountains) in Venezuela, is Roraima, is located 2810 meters (9.219") high on the borders of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. Most of these mountains range from 2,000 (6500) to 2700 meters (8800 '), the Roraima is the highest of all. After having formed 1,800 million years ago, what remains today of the sandstone plateau? that has been sculpted by the sun, wind, rain, and is one of the oldest geological structures on earth, home to a variety of plants and animals. The table mountains of the park are considered some of the oldest geological formations on Earth, dating from the Precambrian about two million years ago. Some of the tepuys have swampy areas while others have been washed by rain as of todsay almost pure sandstone.
A trip to Roraima is unlike any hiking or climbing trip anywhere else in the world...
The Gran Sabana is located in the eastern part of Venezuela and includes a large expanse of plateau which is dominated by open savannas that emphasize the numerous Tepuyes. Numerous rivers and waterfalls that run north to south, are part of the combined form of the upper basin of the Caroni River. This river has an important purpose for the country because its waters feed the Guri Dam the largest hydroelectric plant in Venezuela. The climate in the Gran Sabana is evergreen rain forests with more than 350 endemic species.
The Gran Sabana is one of the most famous landscapes of Venezuela. "Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World" acclaimed author of the history of National Geographic in 1989 showed the world amateur slide show featured stunning scenery, almost of another era in the world for its beauty and rarity.
massive sandstone tepuis out both the jungle canopy and rolling savannahs. The drop cascades down the sides of these batholiths. Some tepuiyes have over 2500 feet above the floor of the savannah and have never been explored. In fact, about half of all plant and animal species of the tepuis Roraima and Auyantepui remain unique to them, and are not found anywhere else on Earth. Each tepui is its own world. The Gran Sabana encompasses the Canaima National Park, Angel Falls, every place has a rich and diverse cultural and biological.
The Gran Sabana is the largest plain of Venezuela at over 1000 meters (3,300 feet) above sea level is home to the Roraima tepui to 2810 meters (9,200 feet) above sea level. It is also the location of the Canaima National Park.
The Gran Sabana is located at the confluence of two rivers, is one of the largest nature reserves in the world and where the majestic Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, stands tall and impressive. This area receives about 400 cm of rain per year to feed on the headwaters of the Orinoco River, passing through the territory of Guyana, a vast region covering almost half the territory of the nation. Indians here still struggle to maintain their customs and territory against the mining of gold and diamonds.
The Guayana region in Bolivar State and the name that features the giant Guri Dam hydroelectric power in Venezuela and the whole construction of major engineering works and is here. Ciudad Guayana is a thriving metropolis and Ciudad Bolivar has an important colonial architecture, as it was the first capital city and next to the Orinoco River in its narrowest point.
The mighty Orinoco River and hundreds of other rivers flow into what is known as the Delta a maze of tributaries that run all the way to the Caribbean Sea. reservation!
Get to know the "The Lost World" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle it is in the oldest region of the world named Roraima. The first continent in the world, home to unique species on earth. Come and enjoy our
Two legendary places of Venezuela, different, but with the same sky where the Milky Way is seen as clear and very similar in both locations due to the absence of the typical city lights.
This tour will take you to enjoy waterfalls by the two most interesting places in southern Venezuela, including Salto Angel by Canaima and Salto Ampowao by La Gran Sabana. 1 Day: Departure at 7:30 am
Based in the village of Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolívar state, southeast of Venezuela. From here the Iconic tours take place to many places in the Gran Sabana and beyond.The driving force behind the
Los Pinos is a cozy Lodge with a lot of style that sastiface the needs of the tourist. Located 10 minutes from the airport of Santa Elena de Uairén. The Posada is surrounded by a beautiful tropical
El precio es realmente bajo, 7€.
Éramos cinco chicas, pero sólo quedaba una habitación triple (son todas temáticas: local, mediterránea...), así que nos acomodó en esa con un chinchorro y nos cobró cuatro.
Tiene una cocina en el patio interior y arcones para tener agua fresca gratis. El salón es precioso, decorado como los bares cubanos y con muchos libros y guías de viaje. El ambiente está genial, tranquilo y relajado.
La situación es inmejorable y la chica que lo lleva es muy amable.
Los baños son compartidos y están muy limpios.
La habitación era acogedora y tenía ventilador.
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