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| Uakari Floating Lodge - Eco trips in Brazil |
Nestled in the heart of the Amazon in the Mamirauá Sustainable Development
Reserve, the Uakari Floating Lodge offers a unique perspective on Brazil's
incredible wildlife-from the middle of a river!You'll have the chance to see Pink River Dolphins, the scarlet-faced Uakari monkey and an incredible array of birds, reptiles and other wildlife as you float through the largest protected area of flooded, or várzea, forest in Brazil.
Though this eco-tourism lodge is not part of the Tropical Nature conservation system, it is located in an Amazonian floodplain the size of England, and the opportunities for experiencing jungle wildlife and scenery are constant and abundant.
Wildlife:
The two seasons in this area are the dry season, from September to March, and the wet season, from April to August. The dry season offers a concentration of wildlife in and around the remaining wetlands once floodwaters recede. During the wet season, experience the magic of the true flooded forest-all excursions will be in a canoe since the whole area is underwater! You'll be floating just under the canopy of tree-tops and can see the plants and animals that live here up close and personal.
In excursions to the trails and forest around the lodge, as well as to Lake Mamirauá, you'll have the chance to see caiman, pink river dolphins, and the endemic, Red-faced Uakari monkey. Howler, Squirrel and Black Capuchin monkeys also reside in the tree-tops, along with macaws, toucans, sloths and the fascinating-looking Hoatzin.
The outings will take place in the early morning and the afternoon, leaving mid-day for lunch and a siesta, relaxing in a hammock or perusing the books and videos offered in the lodge library. You can also arrange for a short fishing trip-your catch will likely be piranha, the most abundant fish in these waters.
Culture:
The Mamirauá Reserve has received much praise for its efforts to incorporate local peoples as vital contributors. The local population are part of the Reserve's constant and ongoing commitment to conservation and education. You will have the opportunity to visit one of the local villages and have a glimpse into their way of life, which revolves around the ebb and flow of the waters. A community representative will help guide your group, explaining how the locals live and what they do. You may want to take a small amount of money with you, as many villagers, particularly the women, produce handicrafts to sell to visitors.
Accommodations:
Ten floating rooms include:
- Private bathroom
- Private terrace
- Solar power
- Hot water
How to Get There
A one-hour flight from Manaus brings you to the outpost town of Tefé. From here, we'll board an outboard motorboat and travel one and a half hours through the jungle, following the Solimőes River. Along the journey, we might spot Howler Monkeys or Pink River Dolphins, along with other jungle wildlife.
Booking:
Prices are per person and based on a minimum of two people traveling together. Fixed departure trips depart on Monday and Friday. Rates include:
- Roundtrip boat transportation from Tefé
- Private rooms with private bathrooms
- All meals and snacks
- Purified drinking water and juices
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- All excursions
| Uakari Floating Lodge | ||
| Trip length | 5 days/4 nights | 4 days/3 nights |
| Departs Tefe | Monday | Friday |
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2010 Per person cost for Uakari Lodge
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$815.00 |
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| Single supplement | $325.00 | $240.00 |
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| Prices based on two people sharing. Private departures available on request. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed. Price does NOT include the domestic flights from Manaus to Tefe which are required to reach Uakari Lodge or any other flights. | ||
Staying on in Brazil? Whether your interest is wildlife or culture, in a short extension tour you can experience more of the rich living heritage of this vibrant country. And for the adventurous wildlife enthusiast, why not visit Hyacinth Camps? We can even arrange hotels and transportation.
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