The Essequibo Lake Mainstay

Lake Mainstay Resort is located on the shores of Lake Mainstay on the Essequibo Coast of Guyana. It is 15 mins by car inland from the town of Anna Regina and next to the Whyaka Amerindian Village.Via the Anna Regina airstrip 5 mins away from the Resort, it is a 20-minute flight from Georgetown. The Arawak Indians first inhabited the area around Lake Mainstay; it was called 'Quacabuka', an Arawak word meaning 'in between'.

The spacious resort is comprised of a cluster of comfortable air-conditioned cottages on the shore of Lake Mainstay and large recreational spaces. It has the largest guest-capacity in Guyana and is well suited for large gatherings such as conferences or weddings.

With the individualised cottage accommodations it also suited to small parties looking for a cozy, relaxing overnight or weekend stays in the midst of nature. Visits to the neighbouring Amerindian village of Whyaka are also easily arranged.

Visitors can enjoy drinks and Bar-B-Que at the Deck Bar over the waters of the lake, a protected swimming area along the shore, beach volleyball, football and cricket, and a comfortable restaurant with a varied menu of traditional Guyanese dishes. Canoeing, jet ski rides and speedboat rides can also be arranged.

The lakeshore recreational space makes it suitable both for large performance events such as the Annual Regatta in August and picnics/ day-trips for families or groups.

 How to get here:

By river & road:

• Georgetown to Parika by road (1.5 hr)
• Parika to Supenaam across Guyana's majestic Essequibo River by boat (40 mins)
• Supenaam to Lake Mainstay via Anna Regina by road (1 hr)

By air & road:

• Flight from Ogle Aerodrome, Georgetown (20 mins)

The Resort operates a Reservations Office in the heart of Georgetown.