Amazon

The Yasuni National Park covers an area of 9,820 km² and is situated between 2 rivers. It is claimed that this park is the most biodiverse place in the world. To name but a few numbers, the park has at least 150 species of amphibians, 121 reptile species, 382 known fish species, 596 species of birds, 117 species of bats, 100,000 species of insects, more than 4,000 species of vascular plants and an enormous diversity of trees and shrubs.

The Amazon basin in Ecuador is excellent for learning more about the cultures that live in this infinite jungle. There are some very good initiatives of local communities running lodges in the Amazon. With part of the income, the special ecosystem is protected and guests are offered the opportunity to get to know the Amazon and its inhabitants in a good way. The guides of indigenous origin are the best guides you can wish for, because they know the area and its wildlife like no other.

Napo Wildlife Centre is a lodge which is managed by a local community. The special lodge is fully built by and is run by the Añangu Kichwa community. During your stay you will have the opportunity to learn about this culture, visit the village and have a look at the local school. In addition, the lodge is an ideal place to discover the Amazon. The quiet location makes it possible to spot plenty of special animal species and the room in which you stay is spacious and luxuriously furnished.

It is seen as one of the most extraordinary experiences in the Amazon. Early in the morning, hundreds of parrots gather to feed themselves with minerals hidden in the clay walls. The sound of the flying birds and the brightly coloured feathers make this a true spectacle. At the Napo river you can admire such a clay wall.

Imagine crossing the rainforest over a bridge in the middle of the treetops, about 36 metres from the ground. Here, you have the chance to experience the rainforest from a completely different angle. Search through the leaves for monkeys, birds and other animals. If you can't see them, you will certainly hear the howler monkey roar at sunset. This bridge through the treetops can be found at the Sacha lodge.

In the Amazon you will find the so-called black water rivers. What is special about these waters is that, due to their unique water conditions, they contain different flora and fauna than the better known white water rivers. The Sascha lodge, situated on the black water lake Pilchicocha, has created a swimming pool in the water where you are protected from the unknown by a mesh cage. While you are swimming safely on the other side of the net, you could maybe spot some caimans and gigantic otters.

On the rivers deep in the Amazon, you can find the best Amazon experience. We work together with the best jungle lodges that can offer you a unique and unforgettable experience in the Amazon. The guides who work there know the area well and will tell you everything you want to know with enthusiasm and knowledge. We are happy to advise you about the range of lodges in this region, especially if you have special wishes regarding the flora and fauna.