About This Waterfall
The Río Oshi (also spelled Ushi, Utshi or Uitshi) makes a dramatic plunge into a broad ampitheater deep in the Guyanese jungle. The waterfall, commonly known as King George Falls or King George VI Falls, was first reported by Danish scientist Paul A. Zaul in 1938 in a book called, " To The Lost World." The falls were reported to be 1600 feet in height. This figure was based on guesswork and timing the fall of stones dropped into the gorge. Google Earth clearly does not support that height figure. We estimate the falls to be roughly 524 feet in height, although it's possible the falls could approach 700 feet.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Plunge
Total Height
524ft
Tallest Drop
524ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
10ft
Avg Width
100ft
Pitch
90°
Magnitude
94.01
High Flow
200cfs
Low Flow
100cfs
Getting There
Address
MVQP+6V Paruima, Guyana
GPS Coordinates
5.688100, -61.112762
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.