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Kaieteur Falls

Copa Airlines features Guyana in Panorama In-Flight Magazine

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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Wilderness celebrates 20 years of service

Wilderness celebrates 20 years of service

Wilderness celebrates 20 years of service Wilderness celebrates 20 years of service 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. H.E. President Donald Ramotar, Prime Minister Sam Hinds, and Minister Mohamed

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Dwarf crocodile

Wildlife shock in Guyana’s Rainforest

Wildlife shock in Guyana’s Rainforest Wildlife shock in Guyana’s Rainforest Tom Shearman from Andean Trails recounts an eventful tour through Guyana’s Rupununi earlier this year and says that Guyana was the most interactive and wildlife rich of his last four Amazonian adventures: We saw Harpy Eagles (and chick!), sloths, tapirs and stood next to the

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Spirit of the Week: El Dorado 8yr Cask Aged Demerara Rum

Spirit of the Week: El Dorado 8yr Cask Aged Demerara Rum Spirit of the Week: El Dorado 8yr Cask Aged Demerara Rum WineAlign editor Margaret Swaine sings the praises of this mid-range premium rum from Guyana. The eight-year product – one of our absolute favorites even though it can be hard to come by in

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Guyana Rupununi

The biodiversity of Guyana’s Rupununi

The biodiversity of Guyana’s Rupununi The biodiversity of Guyana’s Rupununi To document and assess this national treasure, in October and November 2013 the World Wildlife Fund in Guyana mounted the most comprehensive biological expedition ever to the south Rupununi. A multinational biodiversity assessment team with more than fifty scientists, students, local coordinators, and field assistants

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Amerindian language

Film to focus on preservation of the Amerindian language

Film to focus on preservation of the Amerindian language Film to focus on preservation of the Amerindian language In an effort to promote the restoration and preservation of the Amerindian language and cultural heritage, Conservation International and Iwokrama partnered with the ‘Maira & the Jaguar people’ film project to make this a reality.The film script

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El Dorado Manhattan

The Guyana Manhattan

Landmark Arapaima Study in Guyana’s Rupununi Launches Landmark Arapaima Study in Guyana’s Rupununi Launches When you think rum, you might immediately conjure up images of brightly colored tropical drinks and tacky umbrellas and a keen anticipation of a bad headache the next day. Lo – behold the El Dorado Manhattan… a drink so “Dark, leathery

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Guyana Rum Promotion

International Travelers Treated to Guyana Rum Promotion

International Travelers Treated to Guyana Rum Promotion International Travelers Treated to Guyana Rum Promotion Guyana Press News Service | 01-April-2014GEORGETOWN – At a press conference this morning, Demerara Distillers Ltd. (DDL) chairman Dr. Yesu Persaud announced that his company will give away free bottles of its flagship 15-year old El Dorado rum to passengers departing

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World Wildlife Day

Wilderness Explorers honors the UN’s inaugural World Wildlife Day

Wilderness Explorers honors the UN’s inaugural World Wildlife Day Wilderness Explorers honors the UN’s inaugural World Wildlife Day World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that conservation provides to people. At the same time,

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Shamir Khan

Driver/Office Assistant

Shamir Khan
Shamir Khan

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. 

Shamir Khan

Driver/Office Assistant

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Kim Chong

Accounts Assistant

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Kim Chong
Accounts Assistant
Kim Chong
Kim is an accounts assistant working for WE in our Georgetown office. With a passion for adventure, she loves exploring nature and observing wildlife, which fuels her enthusiasm for the industry. Though she has been in the tourism sector for less than a year, Kim is eager to immerse herself fully in this dynamic field. Her dedication to her work and her love for travel inspire her to contribute meaningfully to the company’s mission of creating unforgettable experiences for travelers.
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Accounts Assistant

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