Mount Roraima and its surrounding landscape

Countries & territories

Venezuela, Guyana

Explore Mount Roraima in Extraordinary Discoveries, with photographs, a travel guide and planning notes.

Photo creditPaolo Costa Baldi · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized for display.

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Start with the place that interests you most, then compare the bases and travel requirements below. Collection ranks express the project’s editorial choices; they do not measure the time a visit deserves.

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Mount Roraima and its surrounding landscape

203 · Venezuela, Guyana & Brazil

Mount Roraima

When travel conditions permit, undertake a properly supported trek that leaves time to understand both the approach and summit.

Country orientation

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  1. Mount Roraima

    Extraordinary Discoveries · A table mountain whose summit feels like a separate landscape.

Turn the places into a journey

Compare actual gateways and bases before deciding which places belong in one trip. A shared country does not mean a short transfer.

Mount Roraima · 8 days as a starting allowance

Base: A supported expedition itinerary rather than a fixed hotel base.

Getting there: The usual organised approach begins in southeastern Venezuela; assess the complete route against current advice.

Season: Relatively drier periods may help trekking, but rain and mist remain common and current access takes priority.

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