King George VI Falls
Waterfall Remote Guyana waterfall accessible from river expeditions
King George VI Falls, in Guyana’s Cuyuni‑Mazaruni region, is a high, remote waterfall reached by river travel; guided expeditions bring visitors to its wilderness setting.
King George VI Falls is a waterfall located in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni region of inland Guyana within remote forested highlands. The falls are a natural scenic feature in a sparsely populated interior river and rainforest landscape.
The site is valued for its vertical drop and forested setting and is visited by small groups arriving by river travel or aerial access; there are no extensive visitor facilities on site. Photography, short walks and landscape viewing are the primary visitor activities.
The falls were named in the era of British colonial administration for King George VI and are part of the network of rivers and waterfalls in Guyana’s interior.
King George VI Falls sits inland in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni administrative region of Guyana, surrounded by tropical rainforest and river systems and distant from coastal population centres.
- Remote access: The falls are in a remote forested part of Guyana and are most readily reached by river journeys or light aircraft serving interior airstrips.
- Name and setting: Named during the period of British colonial influence, the falls are a scenic feature of Guyana's interior highland and river systems.
How to Get to King George VI Falls #
Access to King George VI Falls typically requires charter flights into the interior of Guyana followed by river travel, or long river expeditions originating from regional towns. Travel logistics are complex and best arranged through experienced local outfitters or tour operators.
Tips for Visiting King George VI Falls #
- This is a very remote waterfall-arrange a guided river expedition with a reputable operator familiar with Cuyuni-Mazaruni terrain and permits.
- Bring insect protection and river-appropriate gear; river travel can take multiple days and requires logistical planning.
- Respect local indigenous communities and mining activities in the region; coordinates can be approximate and access routes change.
Best Time to Visit King George VI Falls #
Best attempted in the drier part of the year when river conditions are comparatively stable; travel requires experienced guides.
Weather & Climate near King George VI Falls #
King George VI Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2144 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (292 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (316 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (256 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (220 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm).
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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