Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Discover South America & Caribbean Tours
Visitors traversing the eastern coast of South America on the National Geographic Explorer cruise ship spent a few days in Guyana this Autumn. The journey was awarded National Geographic’s 2013 Tours of Lifetime distinction. Wilderness Explorers is proud to be recognized for the 2nd time with operating a Guyana tour carrying this prestigious label. Our Amerindian Guyana itinerary was singled out in 2011 as one of National Geo’s Tours of a Lifetime.
Tour planners from Nationial Geographic wrote in to say
“…thank all of you belatedly for all you did to make National Geographic Explorer’s visit to Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana such a success. Really, for such a complicated operation, things went remarkably smoothly. There were many months of hard work involved, but it bore fruit, with a lot of very pleased guests who got an excellent impression of your country and its neighbors.”
A brief Video Expedition Report from NatGeo and Lindblad Tours reminds us that the geological features of the Guiana Shield are some of the oldest rock formations on earth.
Introduction Have you ever dreamt of drifting along a mighty rainforest river, surrounded by dense jungle canopies and the distant calls of exotic wildlife? Essequibo River tours brings that dream to life. As the largest river in Guyana, the Essequibo
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.
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Driver/Office Assistant
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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