Kaieteur Falls is one of the most powerful single-drop waterfalls [1] in the world. It is located on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park, central Essequibo Territory, Guyana.

Kaieteur Falls, cataract on the Potaro River, west-central Guyana. After a sheer drop of 741 feet (226 meters) over the edge of a sandstone plateau, the falls have eroded a gorge, 5 miles (8 …

Nov 3, 2025 · With careful planning, respect for the environment, and an eagerness to explore, a visit to Kaieteur will remain etched in your memory long after you leave. Kaieteur Falls stands …

Nov 1, 2018 · Kaieteur Falls is located in the Potaro-Siparuni region of Guyana, in the Guyana Shield – a massive geoformation covered in rainforest and savanna. The area is characterized …

Feb 2, 2022 · Travelling to Guyana? Then you must visit Kaieteur Falls! This is simply one of South America’s most amazing natural wonders or even the world. This is the world’s widest …

Apr 15, 2025 · A Practical Guide for First-Time Explorers To ensure a comfortable and safe visit to Kaieteur Falls, first-time explorers should pay attention to what they wear and bring.

This is something to behold, and we were fortunate being wet season the flow rate of the falls was impressive, the raw power of nature on display. There was some background for the naming of …

Jan 10, 2024 · Kaieteur Falls is located on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park, within the Guyana Shield. The falls plunge 226 meters (741 feet) in a single drop, making them one of …

The falls lie within Kaieteur National Park, established in 1929 and expanded in 1999, covering over 600 square kilometres of protected rainforest and escarpment.

Dec 17, 2021 · Kaieteur Falls is fed by the Potaro River and is considered the highest single drop water fall in the world, with a depth of approximately 225 metres (738 feet).