The Amazon rain forest is the largest tropical forest on Earth, covering about 2.7 million square miles (seven million square kilometers) or 90%  the size of the 48 lower states of the U.S.

Tropical Nature Travel works with some of the most wildlife rich lodges in the world, many of which are part of the Tropical Nature conservation system. These lodges cater to both nature lovers, and also to the serious nature photographer and international film maker.

Jaguar Research Center :: Brazil The variety of wildlife seen on this tour, plus the potential of seeing South America’s most elusive big mammal, the Jaguar, makes this tour ideal for wildlife enthusiasts!

Manu Wildlife Center :: Peru Manu Wildlife Center is located in the remote and wild Manu Wilderness of Southeastern Peru. Amidst spectacular forest and incredible scenery, the density and diversity of animal and plant species reach a peak in the extreme western Amazon, near the foot of the Andes.

Sandoval Lake Lodge :: Peru Sandoval Lake Lodge is located on the high bluffs overlooking Sandoval Lake, the only lodge in the Tambopata National Reserve.

Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge :: Peru The Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge nestled in a pristine Andean Cloud Forest, beckons the enthusiastic birder and adventurous nature lover for an unforgettable visit to a true paradise of nature.

Heath River Wildlife Center :: Peru The Heath River Wildlife Center lies at the hub of one of the largest multi-national tropical reserve areas in South America. Peru's Bahuaja-Sonene National Park occupies the lands west of the Heath River Wildlife Center. Pantanal Wildlife Center  Brazil This eco-lodge is on the banks of the wildlife rich Pixaim River in the Pantanal.

Wildlife Lodges... Also Recommended In addition to the Tropical Nature wildlife lodges, Tropical Nature Travel recommends the lodges below, all of which offer fine standards of comfort, excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, and a strong commitment to conservation.

Pousada Xaraés :: Brazil In the heart of the Southern Pantanal, Pousada Xaraés shows off the spectacular wildlife of the world's largest freshwater wetland.

Yachana Lodge :: Ecuador The Lodge's unique itineraries provide visitors with an in-depth view of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Uakari Floating Lodge :: Brazil The Uakari Floating Lodge offers a unique perspective on Brazil's incredible wildlife-from the middle of a river

Napo Wildlife Center :: Ecuador The Napo Wildlife Center is a new, community-based ecotourism project nestled deep in the lowland Amazon forests of eastern Ecuador on the south bank of the Napo River.