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Waterfall · Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolívar
Salto Kamá
Waterfall of about 50 meters that falls from a rock edge in the middle of the savanna, beside the Troncal 10, with a viewpoint and a nearby pemón community.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Salto Kamá
Salto Kamá, Kamá-Merú in the pemón language, is a waterfall of about 50 meters high in the Gran Sabana, in the eastern sector of Parque Nacional Canaima. The water falls from a rock edge into a wide pool, surrounded by vegetation, in the middle of the open savanna.
The viewpoint is a few steps from the road at the edge of the fall, offering views of the drop and the valley. A trail descends to the base, where you can feel the spray. Next to it is the pemón community of Kamá, with rustic lodgings, food and handicrafts.
The fall is located in one of the highest parts of the Troncal 10, with the savanna stretching in all directions and tepuis in the distance.
In the rainy season the waterfall is usually wider and has greater flow; in the dry season it is thinner.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1.5 hours.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, with low light over the savanna. In the rainy season, from May to November, the fall is usually fuller.
How to get there
It is next to the Troncal 10, about 115 km north of Santa Elena, roughly two hours by car.
Tip
Descend the trail to the base to see the fall from below, wearing sturdy footwear. Try the food from the Kamá community.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Salto Kamá
How high is Salto Kamá?
About 50 meters.
Can you sleep near Salto Kamá?
Yes, the pemón community of Kamá has rustic guesthouses next to the waterfall.
Is it far from Santa Elena?
About 115 km north along the Troncal 10, roughly two hours by car.