Enchanting Bonasika Creek: A Natural Wonderland

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start your journey from Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. Take the East Bank Demerara Road and follow the signs toward the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Continue on this highway for approximately 60 kilometers until you reach the Linden-Soesdyke Junction. Turn left onto the Linden Highway and drive for another 60 kilometers until you reach the town of Linden. From Linden, follow the signs toward the Essequibo River. You will eventually take the road toward the Essequibo River crossing at the Wismar Bridge. After crossing, continue driving until you reach the town of Bartica. From Bartica, take the road leading to Maswa, and follow the signs for Bonasika Creek. The GPS coordinates for Bonasika Creek are approximately 6.7478° N latitude and -58.5093° W longitude.

• Public Transportation

  For travelers using public transportation, head to the main bus terminal in Georgetown. Look for buses heading to Linden. The bus ride typically costs around GYD 1,500 (approximately USD 7) and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Once in Linden, you can catch another bus or hire a taxi to Bartica, which costs around GYD 2,000 (approximately USD 10) and takes about 1 hour. In Bartica, you will need to find a local vehicle (often a minibus or taxi) that can take you to Maswa. The cost for this leg is about GYD 1,000 (approximately USD 5). Once in Maswa, you can ask locals for directions to reach Bonasika Creek, which is a short distance from the main road.

• Boat

  An alternative route to Bonasika Creek is by boat. From Bartica, you can hire a boat to take you directly to Bonasika Creek. The boat ride costs around GYD 5,000 (approximately USD 25) and can take about 30 minutes, depending on the water conditions. Make sure to negotiate the price with the boat operator before departing.