Key Highlights One of the world’s tallest single‑drop waterfalls – 741 ft / 226 m of uninterrupted plunge. Protected inside Kaieteur National Park in Guyana, South America. Surrounded by pristine Amazonian rainforest alive with rare wildlife and orchids. Revered for centuries by the Indigenous Patamona people; in 1870 Canadian geologist Charles Barrington Brown became the first Westerner to record the falls. A scenic one‑hour flight […]
The Otter Lady Those were, of course, different times, so perhaps the way in which Diane McTurk found her herself at the forefront of ‘ecotourism’ in Guyana might not happen in the same way today. Nonetheless, she was in many respects ahead of her time in realising that wildlife – which would need protecting – […]
High Speed Gondola Service Connects Georgetown to Guyana’s remote interior rainforest High Speed Gondola Service Connects Georgetown to Guyana’s remote interior rainforest This article was originally published on April Fools Day, 01-April 2012 and republished again on 01-April 2013 because it stirred up so many questions the first time! To clear up any possible confusion […]
Wildlife Tours in Guyana Guyana, a small diamond on the northeast coast of South America, east of Venezuela and north of Brazil, is stunningly beautiful and has amazing biodiversity. Its untouched rainforests, expansive savannas and winding rivers make for an unforgettable encounter with wild animals. The country boasts rich ecosystems and extensive wildlife, making it […]
Georgetown Rated #1 Underrated South American City Georgetown Rated #1 Underrated South American City Wilderness Explorers celebrated its 20th anniversary in style Friday evening at Cara Lodge in Georgetown, graced by the company of friends and partners we’ve been working with for more than two decades. Travel blog Escape Here trumpets some of the unsung […]
Business Insider Adds Guyana to Emerging Travel Destination List for 2016 Business Insider Adds Guyana to Emerging Travel Destination List for 2016 Wilderness Explorers celebrated its 20th anniversary in style Friday evening at Cara Lodge in Georgetown, graced by the company of friends and partners we’ve been working with for more than two decades. having […]
National Geographic Traveler features Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, other “Off The Tourist Map” destinations National Geographic Traveler features Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, other “Off The Tourist Map” destinations NatGeo Traveller features Iwokrama Canopy Walkway The September edition of National Geographic Traveler features the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway in its review of “off the tourist map” gems scattered across […]
Otter Love at Karanambu Otter Love at Karanambu Wilderness Explorers celebrated its 20th anniversary in style Friday evening at Cara Lodge in Georgetown, graced by the company of friends and partners we’ve been working with for more than two decades. Tony Hogg writes in from Brisbane to let us know about his exceptional experience travelling […]
Arapaima Conservation at Rewa Arapaima Conservation at Rewa Rewa Village’s Role in Saving the Giant Arapaima Lesley de Souza from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium has been researching the giant arapaima (with a befitting scientific name of Arapaima gigas) in and around Rewa for the past few years. South America’s largest freshwater fish, the arapaima (AIR-uh-PYE-muh), is […]
Copa Airlines features Guyana in Panorama In-Flight Magazine Copa Airlines features Guyana in Panorama In-Flight Magazine Wilderness Explorers celebrated its 20th anniversary in style Friday evening at Cara Lodge in Georgetown, graced by the company of friends and partners we’ve been working with for more than two decades. Panamanian Star Alliance carrier COPA Airlines begins […]
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Shamir Khan hails from Yupukari, a small village in the central Rupununi region of Guyana. With deep ties to his community, he has served as a prominent figure, including roles as a tour guide and a member of the Board of Directors for Caiman House Incorporated. His leadership experience also includes serving as Toshao, the chief of his village, where he played a pivotal role in community development and cultural preservation.
Currently, Shamir works as a driver and office assistant at Wilderness Explorers, where he continues to promote eco-tourism and connect visitors with the natural beauty of his homeland. An avid fisherman, Shamir cherishes opportunities to engage with nature, reflecting his commitment to the environment and traditional practices.
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