Wildlife
36 articles
Sacha Lodge
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A 26-cabin ecolodge on a 5,000-acre private reserve near the Napo River and Yasuní National Park. Known for the 940-foot canopy walkway, a 135-foot Kapok Tower, and the Yasuní parrot lick. Family-run since 1992 with strong conservation credentials and ~85% local Kichwa staff.
Sani Lodge
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A Kichwa community-owned lodge in primary rainforest near the Napo River. All profits are reinvested in the community, including education, healthcare, and the Sani Warmi women’s artisan project. Family cabin available with two bathrooms and separate floors.
Tambopata Research Center
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A remote research lodge deep in the Tambopata National Reserve, operated by Rainforest Expeditions. Open-wall rooms, resident researchers, and access to one of the world’s largest macaw clay licks. The most remote of the three Rainforest Expeditions lodges.
Yachana Lodge
Sunday, Sep 27, 2026
A community-focused lodge on 1,000+ hectares of rainforest reserve near the Napo River, founded in 1995 by the Yachana Foundation. 10 rooms with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and filtered water. 20% of profits support education, health, and conservation programs.
Kawsay Amazon Jungle Lodge
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
A family-run eco-luxury jungle lodge near Indiana, Loreto, offering 2–6 day immersive jungle experiences with 10–12 guided excursions. Private bungalows with tiled bathrooms, Starlink Wi-Fi, gym, volleyball court, and a 3-story observation tower. Note: no longer offers ayahuasca ceremonies.
Rio Azul Jungle Lodge
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
A 9-cabin family-run birding lodge at the edge of the Serra do Cachimbo reserve, home to the endemic Bald Parrot and over 500 bird species. Remote, intimate, and renowned for exceptional food. Angelina Jolie stayed here in 2025.
Treehouse Lodge
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
An all-inclusive treehouse lodge at the confluence of the Yarapa and Cumaceba rivers near Pacaya-Samiria Reserve. Twelve elevated treehouses, 18 included excursions, private guides, and 1000+ guests hosted. Solar-powered, no Wi-Fi — full digital detox.
Amazon Eco Lodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
The first rainforest hotel built in the Amazon (1980). A rustic floating lodge on Juma Lake, 80 km from Manaus, surrounded by 790 hectares of protected forest. Known as the ‘Howler Monkey Lodge’ for its morning chorus, with virtually guaranteed pink dolphin sightings.
Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
A 70-apartment jungle lodge on the Rio Tarumã-Açu, 50 minutes from Manaus Airport. Private beach, natural pools, on-site Monkey Forest, and full-board packages with guided excursions. Established 1991.
Amazon Premium Lodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
A boutique jungle lodge on Lake Mamori, 2.5 hours from Manaus. Small-scale, design-forward, with igapó flooded forests, primary forest, birding, river bathing, and jungle camping experiences.
Dolphin Lodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
A 12-room jungle lodge on the Mamori River, 78 km from Manaus. Known for well-organized packages, knowledgeable local guides, and multi-day survival tours with jungle camping. No dolphin interaction permitted — ethical wildlife viewing.
Evolução Ecolodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
A 22-chalet ecolodge on Lake Acajatuba off the Rio Negro, 70 km from Manaus. Bilingual guides, air-conditioned rooms with balconies, and a highly praised dolphin-swimming excursion. Family-friendly with a kids’ club.
Tariri Amazon Lodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
A family-run ecolodge on Lake Acajatuba, 70 km from Manaus. Ten simple wooden cabins on stilts, no internet or TV, and owners Germano and Fabiola personally host, guide, and cook. Known for warm hospitality and excellent value.
Amazon Arowana Lodge
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026
A floating ecolodge on the Paraná do Mamori river, 2.5 hours from Manaus. 14 rooms, 4 of them floating suites, with Starlink Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a strong focus on wildlife observation and piranha fishing.
Cristalino Lodge
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026
A National Geographic-listed luxury lodge inside an 11,399-hectare private reserve in the southern Amazon, with 50-meter canopy towers, 600+ bird species, and a conservation foundation.
Juma Amazon Lodge
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026
A 20-bungalow ecolodge built on stilts at treetop level in the Juma River basin, 100 km from Manaus. 100% solar-powered, with a 31-meter observation tower, river-fed pool, and strong community employment.