In December 2025 to January 2026, I spent 35 days at the Atta Rainforest Lodge in the Iwokrama Forest Reserve. The Atta Rainforest Lodge is perhaps the only ecolodge in Guyana which is completely surrounded by rich, green rainforest, the natural jungle, which gives you a complete rainforest immersion. From wild hogs to the beautiful hummingbird, I came face to face with some of the jungle’s most exquisite fauna.
Currently, the Atta Rainforest Lodge boasts 8 self-contained cabins beautifully designed with a blend of simplicity and style. Each cabin is fondly named after the flora and fauna of the rainforest. For example, there is the Red Howler Monkey room, the Purpleheart room, the Jaguar room, and the Collard Peccary room. I stayed in the Purpleheart room.
For the modest fee of 40,000 Guyana dollars (200 USD) per night, Atta Rainforest Lodge delivers a complete package which includes a dedicated tour guide who takes you for daily walks up the canopy walkway and through the forest trails, three meals, and coffee and tea around the clock. The friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable staff of Atta Rainforest Lodge will make you feel at home away from home.
The Food is Always Superb!
The expert chefs and cooks at the Atta Rainforest Lodge prepares food for guest in a timely manner. Management takes note of any special requests and advisories, such as allergies, and customizes the menu accordingly. The food at Atta Rainforest Lodge is always superb!
Calista, fondly called “mama” is one of the amazing chefs who prepare the food at Atta Rainforest Lodge.
The weather at Atta Rainforest Lodge is beautiful. The temperature averages 25 degrees Celsius. I particularly enjoyed the refreshing cold-water showers early in the morning which supercharged my body with extra energy.
Patrick Carpen
Dinner Under the Stars!
There is a culture at Atta Rainforest Lodge to serve guests dinner under the open skies with lights that create a starlike effect. They call it “dinner under the stars.” Dinner under the stars creates a remarkable atmosphere to compliment your nature experience.
Breakfast in Open Air
This is the rainforest. So what better way is there than to have breakfast in the open air? It’s all part of the Atta Rainforest Lodge experience.
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The Iwokrama Canopy Walkway
Just about 500 metres away from the Lodge is the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway which allows you to observe the rainforest high up in the forest canopy. Getting to the canopy walkway might test you physically, but the view from the top is breathtaking. Your tour guide will equip you with binoculars.
Photo: Guyanese Citizen Divya Ramkellawan taken during her 2023 trip to the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway. Used with permission.
GTA Staff Keyla’s Canopy Birthday Celebration!
GTA Staff Keyla celebrated her birthday on the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway in 2023! Here are some pictures.
Tour Guide Delon
Tour guide Delon Williams is one of the many skilled and knowledge tour guides who accompany guests up to the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway.
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Book Now!
Atta Rainforest Lodge is often visited by nature lovers and birding enthusiasts. The Lodge is generally well booked throughout the year, so if you want to go there, I strongly recommend you book in advance, which can be done through the Wilderness Explorer website: https://wilderness-explorers.com/…/atta-rainforest-lodge/
Patrick Carpen, the English Linguist, hails from Guyana, South America and is the author of several well received titles. He is also a web developer, publisher, marketer and businessman (among other things) and has taught English both locally and internationally. To learn more about the works of Patrick Carpen, visit his website: patrickcarpen.com
