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Shell Beach Conservation Camp

Shell Beach Conservation Camp is located on the wild rugged coast of Guyana. This 90-mile stretch of land has developed with a mangrove shoreline interspersed with shell beaches along the Atlantic Coast. The Camp is located on Almond Beach. 

Because of its distance from any permanent settlement the area has remained unharmed. A few temporary fishermen's houses and a small number of Indigenous Amerindians of the Arawak nation farm there. 

 Leatherback Turtle nesting on Shell Beach

Working along with the Amerindians, Dr Peter Pritchard of the Florida Audubon has been able to discourage the slaughtering of the turtles for meat and converted former turtle hunters to protectors of this very special region. Baby Leatherback Turtle making its way to the Atlantic Ocean Four of the world's eight sea turtles nest here - the Leatherback largest of all sea turtles, the Green, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley. The turtles now have refuge, protected by continual educational campaigns to the Amerindians and watched over by the James' family. Awarded by Conservation International for his work in protecting the endangered species, Romeo James and his parents, fully trained wardens, manage the camp and share with you the behavioral patterns of the turtles.

Leatherback Turtle nesting on Shell Beach

Nesting occurs between April - August usually at night when the turtles emerge from the water to burrow deep into the sand and lay as many as 130 eggs. So as not to disturb the site, the camp is located some distance away. This allows you to enjoy either a boat ride or beautiful star lit walk along the beach in search of the nesting turtles. Few people get to experience this wonderful occurrence. To add to your experience spot a variety of bird and wildlife in the lagoons and rainforest behind the camp, including Scarlet Ibis.

For your adventure camping is in mosquito proof tents under palm- thatched huts with basic amenities a short distance away.

Contact our office for itineraries and rates.