Region: South America
Location: Mamori River, Careiro, Amazonas, Brazil
Type: Jungle Lodge
Established: Not publicly stated
Accommodation inventory: 12 rooms (chalets and bungalows; Maximum capacity: 45 guests)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi in public areas (restaurant); Starlink since 2021; no phone signal
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly to Manaus, then speedboat to Careiro via Meeting of the Waters, van/minibus to Mamori River, then speedboat to lodge — approx. 3 hours total)
Best season: Flood period (Apr–Aug) for canoeing igapó and bungalows on the river; Drought period (Sep–Mar) for trails and beach
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
Dining: Buffet with regional Amazonian fish (tucunaré, tambaqui), Brazilian cuisine, tropical fruits, vegetarian options available, gluten-free meals accommodated
Chef: Not a private-chef venue; meals prepared by lodge kitchen staff
Dietary: Vegetarian and gluten-free options confirmed by guests
Conservation: Strict policy against dolphin interaction or contact; respectful wildlife observation emphasized; local guides are Ribeirinhos (riverine people) with generational knowledge of the forest
Community: Visits to local Caboclo family homes included in standard packages; rubber tapping demonstrations; guides are locals from the Mamori River area
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Pink river dolphins (viewing only, no interaction), monkeys, sloths, caimans (including night spotting and holding small ones), abundant birdlife
- Avian & Special Interest: Birding by boat and on trails; rubber tapping demonstration at Seringa Rubber House; Kapok tree (Samaúma) visits
- Adventure & Waterways: Piranha fishing, canoeing through flooded forests, jungle hikes, swimming in Juma Lake, sunrise boat cruises
- Cultural & Immersion: Caboclo family home visits, cassava (mandioca) processing demonstrations, local way of life
- Wellness & Luxury: Infinity pool with river views, hammock relaxation by the river, bar with caipirinhas
Survival Tours
Dolphin Lodge offers structured survival packages (6–10 days) for guests seeking deeper immersion. Participants learn jungle survival skills with local guides:
- Medicinal plant identification and uses
- Orientation in unknown territory
- Finding and preparing food from the forest
- Fire-making without lighters or matches
- Building natural shelters
- Jungle camping in hammocks with mosquito nets
Contact
dolphinlodge.tur.br · +55-92-3663-0392
Coordinates: -3.6630533518664175, -59.877158071576815