King George VI Falls

King George VI Falls creates a vertical drop of 214 meters on the Oshi River, forming one of the largest waterfalls in western Guyana.

American entomologist Paul A. Zahl first documented the falls in 1938, initially miscalculating its height at 1,600 feet using rock-dropping measurements.

The indigenous community of Paruima maintains traditional connections to the falls, requiring visitors to obtain permissions through the Office of Indigenous Affairs.

Reaching the waterfall requires a five to seven hour hike from Paruima village, which is accessible by small aircraft or boat from Kamarang.

The base of the falls generates intense weather conditions similar to hurricane forces, making close approach and accurate measurements particularly difficult.

Location: Cuyuni-Mazaruni

GPS coordinates: 5.68855,-61.11306

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:43