World Highest Waterfall
Unique Angelfall in Canaima with almost half a mile head of the world’s tallest waterfall with a height of 980 metres is located in the Canaima National Park, declared by UNESCO World Heritage. The expedition to the Angelfall is an exciting opportunity for nature lovers to be very close to the Angelfll. Relic from time immemorial In the Canaima, the thundering water masses of the Salto Angel in depth plunge National Park in southeastern of Venezuela. With tremendous 979 m height, this giant is the highest waterfall in the world. The silhouette of the mountain of Auyan Tepuy, from its brim, the water falls vertically into nothingness, majestically over the lush tropical rain forest.
The so characteristic of the Canaima National Park table mountains (Tepuys) are remains of gigantic granite base from the Erdfruhzeit America and Africa were still a continent. Over millions of years wind and rain wore out continuously the sedimentary rocks around them, the table mountains stood like Islands in the middle of the rain forest. A moderate, was built on the plateau cooler climate zone where intense rains go down. As the barren eroded soils can absorb little rainfall, the water is transported to rock crashes, where it accumulates to giant waterfalls. In the dry season, the waterfall halfway up to myriad of fine water droplets that reflect sunlight iridescent bursts. Endemic flora and fauna which had for millions of years isolated flora and fauna on the plateau perfect living and environmental conditions on the high plateaus to adapt, to survive. So, many endemic species could emerge, which are only on the world. On the rugged plateau of the mountain of Auyan Tepuy, which covers to about 700 km, most barren vegetation can be found.
The nutrient-poor soils produce mainly lichens and grasses, but also a large variety of carnivorous plants such as sundew and bladderwort. You try to compensate for the nutrient poverty with animal protein. But other impressive representatives of Plant life can be found here. Varied species of orchids and parasites growing on the ground, plants such as bromeliads occur here. The animal world is waiting with endemic species. Insects, snakes, birds, lizards and small mammals have developed their own species characteristics. The indigenous people of the Pemon settles in the Canaima National Park. You are still old traditions of their people of faith and good craftsmen and hunters. Tips for backpackers from the village of Canaima out, where to find accommodation to suit all budgets are different tours around the Angel Falls can be undertaken. Angel Falls is only reachable by a several hours boat trip. Because the luggage in a separate boat will be transported, it is advisable to store all the things that are needed on the journey in a small bag. At the foot of the waterfall, there are several simple camps consisting of covered hammocks. At night, the temperature can go back significantly, warm clothes and a raincoat (for the camera) is attached. Who stand to the Adventure and good condition brings, can take a trekking tour to the high plateau. The ascent is carried out in three stages, the very strenuous descent requires more three days.
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