Where to Stay
Gran Sabana — Where to stay (hotels & lodges)
Hotel Anaconda (Kilómetro 88)
The historic Gran Sabana mid-trip stop
Strategic location at Kilómetro 88 (the climb up to the savanna begins here), restaurant, hot water reliable
$50-90USD / night
Campamento Yakoo (Kavanayén)
Pemón community-run campamento, deep in the savanna
Hammocks or basic rooms in the heart of Pemón territory, included Pemón meals
$30-60USD / night
Campamento Salto Kawi
Waterfall-side eco-camp
Cabins overlooking Salto Kawi, sound of falling water as ambient
$40-80USD / night
Posada Arasari (Santa Elena de Uairén)
End-of-road comfortable base
Family-run with good kitchen, near the Brazilian border crossing
$40-80USD / night
Cabañas Friedenau (Santa Elena)
Werner's German-Venezuelan house — quiet, clean, knowledgeable host
Top option for trekkers prepping for Roraima or recovering after
$25-50USD / night
Where to eat
Hotel Anaconda Restaurant (Km 88)
Solid Venezuelan home-cooking mid-route
Hearty soups, grilled meats, the only real restaurant for 100km in either direction
El Café del Mundo (Santa Elena)
Best café in Santa Elena
Real espresso, arepas, fresh juice, Werner's go-to recommendation
Pemón community kitchens (Kavanayén, Liwo-riwo)
Authentic Pemón food in the small communities
Casabe, kumache chili, river fish, jungle game (occasionally)
Restaurante La Estancia (Santa Elena)
Carne en vara — celebration meal for Roraima trekkers
Slow-roasted beef over open fire, savanna-style