Table Mountain Expedition

Venezuela photo gallery

29. December 2022Categories: All | Photo galleries | Venezuela

View over the fascinating landscape of Canaima National Park.

View over the fascinating landscape of Canaima National Park.

Scientists called Venezuela's Salto Angel waterfall the eighth wonder of the world. The dreamlike, yet mystical table mountains inspired James Cameron for his film Avatar. And I finally fulfilled my long-cherished No. 1 travel dream on my fourth attempt: a trip to what I consider the most spectacular landscape in the world.

Behind the Salto Sapo waterfall

Behind the Salto Sapo waterfall

View over the fascinating landscape of Canaima National Park

View over the fascinating landscape of Canaima National Park

View over the fascinating landscape of Canaima National Park. Ayuan Tepui in the background.

View over the fascinating landscape of Canaima National Park. Ayuan Tepui in the background.

View of our boat. The colour of the river water comes from the many natural nutrients that are washed along.

View of our boat. The colour of the river water comes from the many natural nutrients that are washed along.

Salto Angel

Salto Angel

The Salto Angel in the early morning.

The Salto Angel in the early morning.

View from the plane over the Kerepakupai Merú River, on which we travel to Salto Angel.

View from the plane over the Kerepakupai Merú River, on which we travel to Salto Angel.

View from the plane over the rugged walls of Ayuan Tepui.

View from the plane over the rugged walls of Ayuan Tepui.

Many Venezuelans earn extra money by selling petrol.

Many Venezuelans earn extra money by selling petrol.

A giant grasshopper on the way to the starting point of the hike to Mount Roraima.

A giant grasshopper on the way to the starting point of the hike to Mount Roraima.

A leaf horned beetle, Scarabaeidae - on the way to Mount Roraima.

A leaf horned beetle, Scarabaeidae - on the way to Mount Roraima.

Guide and porter Jaime - on the way to Mount Roraima.

Guide and porter Jaime - on the way to Mount Roraima.

The rock faces of Mount Roraima just ahead.

The rock faces of Mount Roraima just ahead.

Ascent day to Mount Roraima - balance and stamina are required.

Ascent day to Mount Roraima - balance and stamina are required.

A Zygopetalum orchid - on the way to Mount Roraima.

A Zygopetalum orchid - on the way to Mount Roraima.

Malte Clavin in front of the south face of Roraima

Malte Clavin in front of the south face of Roraima

A very steep and slippery passage leads up to Roraima below a waterfall.

A very steep and slippery passage leads up to Roraima below a waterfall.

A very steep and slippery passage leads up to Roraima below a waterfall.

A very steep and slippery passage leads up to Roraima below a waterfall.

The endemic tiny Roraima frog: Oreophrynella quelchii

The endemic tiny Roraima frog: Oreophrynella quelchii

Roraima: The clouds are constantly changing, visibility is sometimes only a few metres.

Roraima: The clouds are constantly changing, visibility is sometimes only a few metres.

A morning bunting on the Roraima, Rufous-collared sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis venezuelae

A morning bunting on the Roraima, Rufous-collared sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis venezuelae

A natural pool on top of Roraima.

A natural pool on top of Roraima.

The neighbouring Tepui of Roraima: Kukenán. It is home to Venezuela's second highest waterfall at 674 metres.

The neighbouring Tepui of Roraima: Kukenán. It is home to Venezuela's second highest waterfall at 674 metres.

On the way to Roraima: A young anteater.

On the way to Roraima: A young anteater.

Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancolicus

Tropical Kingbird, Tyrannus melancolicus

Children of the village of Paraltepuy. In the background the two tepuis: Kukenán on the left, Roraima on the right.

Children of the village of Paraltepuy. In the background the two tepuis: Kukenán on the left, Roraima on the right.

Many different hummingbird species feast on this nutrient solution.

Many different hummingbird species feast on this nutrient solution.

White-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) in flight.

White-necked jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) in flight.

Cloud forest near Casa Maria

Cloud forest near Casa Maria

A man with countless talents and passions: Norbert Flauger. Here at his 3D slide projector.

A man with countless talents and passions: Norbert Flauger. Here at his 3D slide projector.

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Scientists called Venezuela’s Salto Angel waterfall the eighth wonder of the world. The dreamlike, yet mystical Table Mountains inspired James Cameron for his film Avatar. And I finally fulfilled my long-cherished No. 1 travel dream on my fourth attempt: a trip to what I consider the most spectacular landscape in the world.

Ice bath event with 12 participants

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