Tour Leaders
Our leaders are all born and brought up in the Islands, who lead both our scheduled and custom tours. On top of the broad range of scheduled tours offered, we offer a range of custom tours. Using in-house expertise, we can tailor the custom tours to suit your requirements.
Some of our popular bird guides of Andamans are below.
G SHAKTIVEL
Shakti grew up watching wildlife documentaries and had a profound interest in reef fish and sharks. He pursued marine biology and worked as a researcher for the Zoological Survey of India and the Bombay Natural History Society before starting “Tribesmen.in” in 2018. His work took him to the remote islands of the Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep archipelago, scuba diving off the shore and watching birds on land. He even worked for months in the Nicobar Islands. Has built an intimate understanding of the identification, vocalizations, and behaviour of every bird on the island. Also credited for the re-discovery of Pale-footed Bush Warbler (Andaman subspecies).
Shakti is an accomplished photographer who frequently assists with camera settings. Is a meticulous planner. Also fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali. has traveled across the country and seen over 900 Indian birds, published numerous research articles, is one of Bird Count India’s regional coordinators, and has extensive knowledge of the island’s ecosystem and history. Making him one of the most popular and sought-after naturalists in the islands.
eBird Profile: SHAKTI