Salto Kama
A fall of about fifty metres beside Route 10 in the Gran Sabana, seen from the lip and from below.
Updated 2 September 2026
Kamá Merú, usually called Salto Kamá, drops about fifty metres over a rock step just off the main road through the Gran Sabana, which makes it the most easily reached of the region's falls. A Pemón community runs the site with a camp, food and craft stalls at the top. A path leads to the lip for the view down, and a steeper one descends through gallery forest to the pool at the base, where the spray reaches across the rocks.
What you'll find
- The fall - about fifty metres over a rock step, visible from the road.
- The lip viewpoint - the top of the fall reached on a short path.
- The base pool - the plunge pool reached by a steeper descent through forest.
- The community camp - the Pemon-run site with lodging and craft stalls.
When to go
May to November has the strongest flow. December to April is drier and the fall is thinner but access is easier. Afternoons bring cloud and rain in the wet season.
What to expect
The descent to the base is steep, muddy and slippery. Craft stalls and fee collection at the top are persistent. It is a standard stop on tour itineraries and can be busy.
Nearby
Kavanayen is west, and Quebrada de Jaspe is south.
Key facts
Source: Wikidata, item Q6117533, read on 18 October 2026.
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