Mount Roraima Photo: Mount Roraima

Mount Roraima is located on the Guiana shield. This plateau is sometimes called "tepui country". There are not only tepui, a huge plateau are the result of erosion, but also waterfalls, sinkholes and the giant cave. Roraima is the highest mountain in the area. The height of the mountain is about 2810 meters. It is located on the border of Brazil, Venezuela and Niany.

It is believed that Roraima is the prototype of the plateau inhabited by dinosaurs in the novel by A. Conan Doyle's "Lost world". Far not the first attempt mountain conquered in 1884 and the dinosaurs are there, of course, not found, but discovered several new species, typical only for this area, plants and animals.

Tourists who decide to climb mount that will not only get an unforgettable experience from the resulting species, but also learn about unique local flora and fauna. Here grow the so-called cloud forests. They are a dense thicket of scrubby trees, covered with moss. On this trail you grow numerous ferns and plants, reminiscent of burdock leaves with a three-meter – gunnery. At the plateau in large numbers "grow" rocks with bizarre shapes resembling mushrooms, magic castles, chess pieces. Approximately one-fifth of the plateau is covered with water. In some places, natural pools are formed, though tourists are often the water seems too cold. Peat bogs it is also common on the plateau. It is the brightest corners of the area. Here you can see a huge number of orchids and insectivorous plants. Most of the trees look like bonsai, this gives a plateau overlooking the Japanese garden. Animals here a little, mostly by noshi - relatives of raccoons. There are black butterflies, dragonflies and toads. Local residents believe that the black toad ancient dinosaurs.

Now there are daily several excursions for tourists. The tour lasts a few days and is only a guide. Independent travel to the mountain forbidden because it is dangerous. Every year in this country, people disappear. Before the tour, participants get sweaters and sleeping bags. Consults necessary to bring a cream-repellent and sunscreen. Personal equipment tourists carry themselves, and the food and the tent - special porters. The porters are the descendants of Indians – Pemon, men and women, they often help their children. The tour includes Hiking, Parking on a camping, rock climbing, sleeping in caves. Long travel routes end at stone pyramids "triple point", which indicates the junction of three borders. On lake Gladys, it was named in honor of the lake from the novel "the Lost world". It is completely overgrown with sedge and independently approach it is not allowed. After a few kilometers, tourists will find the most amazing place on the plateau – the bow of the ship. It is a narrow spike, which ends in Roraima in the Northern direction.

Journey to mount Roraima is an unforgettable adventure for all fans of wildlife, eco tourism and outdoor activities.

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