Region: South America
Location: Iriri River, Menkragnoti Indigenous Territory, near Cachoeira da Serra, Altamira, Pará, Brazil
Type: Fishing Lodge
Established: 2016 (10th season in 2025)
Accommodation inventory: 5 wooden double-occupancy cabins (Maximum capacity: 10 guests)
Connectivity: Satellite Wi-Fi and phone service provided
Access: Commercial Flight + Private Charter (fly to Manaus, then 3.5-hour private charter flight directly to the Kendjam airstrip, then 45-minute boat journey downstream to the lodge)
Best season: June to September (fishing season); ecotourism programs also available
Languages: English, Portuguese (professional fishing guides and bilingual staff)
Dining: All-inclusive with a private chef. International cuisine served in a well-appointed living and dining room. Beverages include bottled water, soft drinks, spirits, wines, and juices.
Chef: Private chef (international cuisine)
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Located within 5 million hectares of intact Amazon forest. Operated in partnership with the Kayapó people, with equitable profit-sharing. Supports Indigenous-led conservation against mining and deforestation. Collaborates with Science on the Fly for water monitoring on the Iriri River. 100% solar power (BYD battery banks) as of 2025.
Community: Operated in partnership with the Kayapó people. Kayapó guides accompany guests. Equitable partnership with indigenous people. Guests directly support Indigenous-led conservation.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Tapirs, great river otters, deer, macaws, jaguars and pumas (sightings possible). One of the most pristine wildlife environments in the Brazilian Amazon.
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching opportunities, photo safaris, nature tours
- Adventure & Waterways: World-class multi-species fly fishing in crystal-clear waters (peacock bass, payara, wolfish, bicuda, pacu, matrinxã, and more). Wade and sight-fish in untouched waters. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Optional two-night camping expedition to remote areas of the Iriri River.
- Cultural & Immersion: Genuine immersion with the Kayapó people. Visit the Kayapó village of Kendjam (15 families). Learn about Kayapó hunting techniques, cosmology, and culture. Welcome ceremony by the tribe chief. Body painting by Kayapó women. Craft fair with Kayapó artisans.
- Wellness & Luxury: Air-conditioned central living area (new in 2025). Porch for sunset views over the Iriri River. Hammocks. Laundry service included.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is a fly-fishing destination first. While ecotourism and cultural programs are available, the lodge’s primary focus is angling. Non-anglers are welcome on ecotourism programs but should understand the primary focus.
- Access is restricted. The lodge is inside indigenous territory and only reachable by private charter flight. All logistics are handled by the operator.
- Culturally significant location. Guests are visitors in Kayapó territory. Respect for local customs and traditions is expected and essential.
- Partnership model. The lodge operates in equitable partnership with the Kayapó people. This is not a standard commercial operation; it is a collaboration that directly supports Indigenous-led conservation.
Contact
kendjamlodge.com · Contact via website form
Coordinates: -7.682517378323973, -53.3737055715486