Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Introduction to the Guiana Shield The Guiana Shield is a vast and ancient geological formation located in northeastern South America, spanning across six countries: Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Renowned as one of the most biologically diverse […]
Key Highlights Kaieteur Falls is one of the world’s tallest single-drop waterfalls at nearly 750 feet. The waterfall is in the Kaieteur National Park in Guyana, South America. Kaieteur Falls is surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, which boasts unparalleled biodiversity. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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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