Mount Roraima, South Africa
Mount Roraima is one of the oldest mountain on Earth, a natural border between Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana in South Africa.
It is also known as Roraima Tepui or Cerro Roraima. It is one of the highest peak in Tepui plateau in the South Africa.
Mount Roraima, part of Venezuela's 30000 square kilometers Canaima National Park, is the site of the highest peak of the country of Guyana's Highland Range.Daily rain have also created a unique ecosystem which includes several endemic species, such as a unique carnivorous pitcher plant, and some of the highest waterfall in the world.
Mount Roraima was considered a symbol of these region, an "axis mundi", an enormous tree within which all the vegetable and fruits of the world grow.
It is surrounded by 400 meter(1,300ft) tall cliffs was a place of mystery, myths, and legends for the indigenous people that live here centuries ago.
The Tepui was the first major one in the world to be climbed when in 1884, Sir Evererd im Thum took a forested trail that took him to plateau. The same trail is the one used by other hikers today as they make their way through the caps and though terrain to get the top.
Never leave after 2 p.m. from the village as the trekkers are no longer allowed after this hour. At the beginning of your climb, your baggages will be strictly checked and you cannot take more that kilos with you. You are also not permitted to take rocks or plants along the way.
The top of the mountain measures 2,772 m, it offer amazing landscapes and establishing a tent around here is possible. However, you should know the whether changes suddenly in this area so be prepared.
It's South America not South Africa ! Look at the map !
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