Science and eco-tourism merge at Caiman House Field Station, an outpost of research and hospitality located in the remote Amerindian village of Yupukari on the savannah lands along the banks of the Rupununi River. Visitors also have the opportunity to interact with the locals including the furniture craftsmen at Wabbini, a nonprofit venture to create sustainable jobs and revenue for the village.
A popular night time excursion allows guests to observe, or become involved with the caiman research project which involves the capturing and assisting in data collection. This requires the caiman being weighed, measured and tagged before being released back into the wild. The lodge also supports the conservation and research of the Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtle.
Accommodation is in simple but large, comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms. There is a lovely sitting room inside and open deck perfect for enjoying afternoon drinks at sunset and breezy veranda slung with hammocks. Profits from the lodge support a public library, computers and internet for the village school and community.
Caiman House is set in the remote Amerindian village of Yupukari on the savannah lands along the banks of the Rupununi River. Just 20km from the Karanambu airstrip, it provides an excellent opportunity to explore the biodiversity of the Rupununi River and savannahs.
Expert indigenous guides
WiFi access
Communal tea and coffee facilities
Ensuite bathrooms
Toiletries
Wheelchair access
Solar electricity
Library
Participating in Black Caiman research
Victoria amazonica blooming
Giant anteater spotting
Giant river otter
Bird watching
Wildlife spotting
Nocturnal wildlife spotting
River excursions
Trekking
Fishing
Indigenous Amerindian culture
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.Â
Driver/Office Assistant
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