Mount Roraima is located on the Guiana Plateau. This plateau is sometimes is sometimes called "tepui country." In its territory there are not only tepuis, vast plateaus, the result of erosion, but also waterfalls, sinkholes and giant caves. Roraima is considered the highest mountain in the area. The height of the mountain is about 2,810 metres. It is located at the junction of the borders of Brazil, Venezuela and Nayana.
Roraima is believed to be the prototype of the plateau inhabited by the of the dinosaur-inhabited plateau in the novel of Conan Doyle's The Lost World. Far from the first attempt the mountain was conquered in 1884 and of course no dinosaurs were found there, but several new, characteristic species but they discovered several new species of plants and animals unique to the area.
Tourists who decide to climb the mountain, get not only unforgettable impressions of the views, but also get acquainted with the local unique flora and fauna. The so-called cloud forests grow here. They are are dense thickets of stunted trees covered with moss. Along the trails there are numerous ferns and burdock-like plants with three-metre high leaves - Hunnera. On the plateau itself, there's a large number "grow" rocks of bizarre shapes, resembling mushrooms, magic castles, chess pieces. About one fifth of the plateau is covered with water. In some places. natural pools, but tourists often find the water too cold. Peat bogs are also common on the plateau. They're the most colourful of the area. You can see a huge number of orchids and insect-eating plants. Most of the trees are bonsai trees, giving the plateau the look of a Japanese garden. There are few animals here, mostly nosuchas - relatives of raccoons. There are black butterflies, dragonflies and toads. The locals believe that black toads are older than the dinosaurs.
There are now several daily tours for tourists. Usually the tour lasts several days and is only accompanied by a guide. Independent travelling on the mountain is forbidden as it is dangerous. Every year in this area people go missing in this area every year. Before the start of the tour, participants are given jumpers and sleeping bags. It is advised to be sure to bring repellent and sunscreen. Personal equipment is carried by the tourists themselves, while food and tents are carried by special porters. The porters are descendants of the Pemon Indians, men and women, often assisted by their children. The tour programme includes hiking, camping at campsites. campsites, mountain climbing, overnight stays in caves. The long hiking routes end at a stone pyramid - the "triple point", which marks the junction of the three borders. Further on is Gladys Lake, which was named after the lake in The Lost World. It's completely overgrown by sedges and you're not allowed to go near it on your own. After a few kilometres later, the most amazing place on the plateau awaits tourists - Ship's Nose. This is a narrow, sharp ledge that ends Roraima in a northerly direction.
Travelling to Mount Roraima is an unforgettable adventure for all fans of wildlife, eco-tourism and outdoor activities.
