Uncover the lost land of the jaguar

The small country of Guyana lies on the north coast of South America. It is about the same size as Great Britain but with a population of just 800,000 people. Hundreds of miles of dense rainforest cover the island meaning it is full of wildlife including the elusive jaguar – South America’s biggest cat. You can experience the nature of Guyana yourself with The Adventure Company – the ‘off the beaten track’ specialists.

On Wednesday 30th July, BBC One begins its three part series, Lost Land of the Jaguar. A team of wildlife experts spend a month living in Guyana in search of the jaguar, as well as other wildlife such as rare giant otters, red howler monkeys and various species of frog.

The Adventure Company’s Jungles & Jaguars trip, departing on October 4th 2008 is a 14-day trip which includes jaguar spotting, canopy walking, a three-day canoe expedition on the Burro Burro River, and a cowboy experience on the savannah lands where you will join the vaqueros on horseback as they round up their cattle. Travellers will also spend a night in the forest with an indigenous Surama community, providing them with much-needed revenue that allows them to be employed at home.

The Adventure Company’s Jungles & Jaguars trip costs £2,099 per person (plus US $300 local payment) including flights from London Gatwick, accommodation, transport, activities and most meals. For more information or reservations visit adventurecompany.co.uk.

As well as this trip in Guyana, The Adventure Company offers a range of other chances to discover amazing wildlife off the beaten track. These include the Animal Magic Family Holiday in Madagascar, the Gorilla Safari in Uganda and Realm of the Polar Bear in Norway.

For further information on all these trips, see Adventurecompany.co.uk.