Turu Falls and The Reservoir

Following a recent exploration trip of the Iwokrama Forest we are proud to announce a new activity that will be coming soon. The discovery of a beautiful waterfall and deep pool on the Turu River is set to become an additional excursion to the growing tourism product within the Iwokrama Forest. Visitors will enjoy an interpretative walk with an experienced guide though the forest and along the Turu River with a chance to see some of the largest trees and diversity of plant species found in this area including Greenheart, Crabwood and Bulletwood trees. Animal and birdlife sightings were high as this is a remote, unexplored and pristine area, we were lucky to see a Painted Frog and several smaller species of parrots and found evidence of peccaries, deer, pacas and Jaguar. The uniqueness of this habitat coupled with the combination of a forest and river side trail also contributes to the enjoyment of the experience.

The Turu Waterfall measures about 10 metres high and 1.5 metres wide plunging into a deep pool, which upon initial investigation measures up to 20 metres in depth.  It is a truly picturesque setting for a picnic, swim or bird viewing. Local legend states that this pool was an ancient source of water for the Makushi during the 18th Century when they were forced to take refuge in the Iwokrama Mountains and kept them supplied with water even when the creaks were no longer running in the dry season, hence it was given the name The Reservoir which is the name it keeps today.

Iwokrama would like to convey their thanks to Mr. Daniel Allicock and Mr. Fred Allicock, the leaders of the exploration; who with their indigenous knowledge of the area and expertise made it possible to locate the Waterfall and Reservoir after its initial discovery in the 18th Century.

Turu Waterfall