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Village · Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Annai
The makushi village in the north of the Rupununi, on the Georgetown–Lethem road, between the savannah and the forest, with an airstrip and lodges that serve as a base for the region.
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About Annai
Annai is a makushi village in the north of the Rupununi, where the savannah meets the forest and the Pakaraima mountains. It lies on the dirt road that connects Lethem to Georgetown and has an airstrip, which makes it one of the most used bases for visitors to the northern region.
Nearby lodges such as Rock View Lodge organize savannah rides, hikes on the surrounding hills, birdwatching and visits to makushi communities. The landscape mixes grassland, termite mounds, patches of forest and the first ranges of the northern forest.
From Annai the tracks lead to Surama, to the Iwokrama forest and to Karanambu on the Rupununi River. The trip from Lethem to the village takes several hours on the dirt road, slower in the rainy season.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two days, with overnight stay.
Best time
From September to April, in the dry season when the road is better. Mornings and late afternoons are the best times for walks and birdwatching.
How to get there
It is on the Lethem–Georgetown road, a few hours from Lethem by dirt road. The minibuses that run the route stop in the area, and lodges usually pick up guests. There are domestic flights to Annai airstrip.
Tip
Arrange transport and meals with the lodge. Bring cash, insect repellent and a flashlight. Ask permission before photographing in the villages.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Annai
Where is Annai located?
In the northern Rupununi, on the dirt road between Lethem and Georgetown, where the savanna meets the forest.
How long does it take from Lethem to Annai?
A few hours by dirt road, more during the rainy season. There are also domestic flights to the Annai airstrip.
What to do in Annai?
Savanna excursions, hikes up the hills, birdwatching and visits to makushi villages, organized by the lodges.