First Published: 20th of December, 2020 by Patrick Carpen.
Last updated: May 10, 2023 at 16:55 pm
The Kumu Falls is a small but splendid waterfall located in Kumu Village, Central Rupununi Savannhas, Guyana, South America. The magnificent tree-shaded waterfall descends from the mountaintops of the majestic Kanuku Mountains and flows down a gradient of about 3 miles into the Kumu River.
This is a 2014 photo, but the view is pretty much still the same.
Then, pick the trail that connects St. Ignatius Village to Kumu Village. If you need tour guide assistance in getting to the Kumu Falls, speak to the manager or reception of any of the hotels in Lethem.
Along the trail to Kumu Village, enjoy the spectacular views of the Savannahs and mountains. You will see some giant anthills as high as 7 feet.
A Norwegian tourist and her daughter stops to take a picture near to a giant anthill along the way to the Kumu Falls.
If you are lucky you may even spot an anteater! You may also see the spectacular Rupununi Rainbow on cloudy days.
In this photo, a Brazilian and Colombian tourist enjoy the refreshing waters of the Kumu Falls.
2018 photo
The Kumu Falls forms a number of pools as it flows downward, each one cascading down the rocky walls to a lower point. Some of these pools have stronger currents than others, but none are strong enough to sweep you away. In fact, the Kumu Falls is one of the safest waterfalls across Guyana for human immersion.
Kumu Falls: The Entry Fee
A Rupununi Native by the name of Peter Joseph, together with his family, maintains the landing site of the Kumu Falls. They charge an entry fee of $1000 dollars (5 USD) per person for entry. However, if you do not want to pay this minimal fee, there are also unmonitored entry points that you can use to access the Kumu Falls. Tour guides and taxi drivers of the Rupununi are very familiar with these unmonitored entry points.
Stop to take some pictures and enjoy the scenic views as you travel to the Kumu Falls.
Canadian tourist to the Rupununi, Christian Rodrigues, poses for a photo during his trip in 2018.
A Brazilian and Colombian tourist enjoy the refreshing waters of the Kumu Falls.
The Kumu Falls empty into the Kumu River. This photo was taken from the landing site maintained by Mr. Peter Joseph.
A Norwegian tourist and her daughter pose for a photo at the Kumu Falls in the year 2016.
Government Team Visits Kumu Falls – December, 2020
In mid-December, 2020, a delegation of government ministers and officials, during an outreach programme in the Rupununi, stopped by the Kumu Falls. These included Minister of Education, Hon. Priya Manickchand and Minister of Government, Gail Texeira. They took these beautiful photos.
Guyana has the most beautiful waterfalls. Had a chance for a quick visit to the Kumu Falls in the Rupununi. Thought I was only going to see but couldn’t resist going in. Begum Somyah Baksh photos.
Hon. Priya Manickchand – Dec 2020
Beautiful faces in beautiful places!
Not sure who this gorgeous young woman is, but she sure looks great on here.
Trekking through the jungle on the way to the Kumu Falls.
So, have you visited the Kumu Falls in Region 9? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.
Very nice and beautiful surroundings with waterfalls