Mount Roraima
Mount Roraima - the vast table-top tepui of black rock, quartz "jacuzzis" and endemic plants that inspired "The Lost World"
The route
The line through Gran Sabana (Canaima), Venezuela - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Santa Elena de Uairen trailheadTrailhead
Start of route [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 2Intermediate camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 3Intermediate camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 4High point / turnaroundSummit
Turnaround (out-and-back) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
Season & conditions
Dec-Apr (drier)
Frequent rain and cloud on the plateau, cold nights, strong sun
Best in the drier months (Dec-Apr); wet and slick otherwise; VERIFY CURRENT ACCESS and border logistics. Confirm.
On the trail
Savanna, a river approach, then a steep "ramp" up the tepui to a surreal rock plateau
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Standard 6-day out-and-back; extended plateau exploration
Getting there & staying
Paraitepui, from Santa Elena de Uairén
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Camping (rock-overhang "hotels" on the plateau); porters common
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Santa Elena de Uairen; limited or none on the trail
Mandatory Pemón guide (indigenous territory)
Permits & safety
GUIDED-ONLY through Pemón indigenous operators (from Paraitepui); verify the current situation before planning. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Weather on the plateau, slick rock, navigation, remoteness; check current access/security
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.