The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Wednesday launched the Savannah Drive expedition which is scheduled for Friday, February 23. Once again, the Morakobai Village will be part of this event so as to develop their tourism sector.
This is the second of 13 planned events which have been organised by the GTA, for individuals who enjoy the adventures and adrenaline rush.
Present at the launch was the Toshao of Morakobai, Colin Adrian, who explained that Moraikobai, being the only Indigenous community in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), is hoping to use these expeditions as a method of introducing tourism in the region. He stated that there is a lot to experience and witness on the wildlife aspects of the region.
Coordinators of the event and the Toshao of Morakobai, Colin Adrian (second from right) at the launch
The expedition will feature approximately 30 bikers and is set as a team challenge. Each team is comprised of three bikers and the objective is to complete a series of obstacles while incorporating teamwork among their fellow teammates.
The drive will cover approximately 40 miles commencing from the Linden Highway. However, those who wish to stay in the village can do so where there are other outdoor activities such as fishing, bird-watching and camping with the villagers.
The main purpose of this event is not only to promote tourism, but to gain international recognition, and give those who love motorsports an opportunity to experience the different terrains in Guyana.
For those who wish to participate, there is an entry fee of $25,000 per team and registration closes today (February 22). However, there is a late registration fee of $35,000. Participants are asked to wear protective gears and practice safety at all times. There will be several medical personnel and first aiders to assist in any emergencies.
This will be the second event that Morakobai will be featuring for this year. The first is a safari expedition by the Pakaraima Mountain Safari Club, which is set for February 23-25. Morakobai is the only Arawak village in Region Five. Since the village’s main economic activity, logging, has not been displaying significant progress, they have decided to shift towards the tourism sector. There are plans to further develop this initiative by constructing an eco-lodge in 2019.
