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Community run, sustainable floating lodge in the heart of the Amazon

Introduction

Uakari is now over 25 years old and still a remote community run lodge in the Miramauá Reserve offering immersive nature experiences in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. It was set up strategically to support the local community in conservation through tourism.

Today it remains an excellent destination for the wildlife enthusiast looking to experience the pristine rainforests of the Amazon Biosphere Reserve. 

Uakari Lodge is a simple floating lodge with just 10 rooms connected to a main public area. The rooms are in pairs and built of wood. There is no air-conditioning and mosquito nets are used over beds rather than screened windows; there can be mosquitos here.

The lodge is located in a bay of the River Japurá that undergoes huge water level changes throughout the year meaning the surrounding forest is often flooded giving a habitat that is described as varzea. This makes for interesting activities but also increases the biodiversity of the area.

There are 2 species of primates unique to the reserve, the bald or white-headed uakari and the black-headed squirrel monkey. 3 others species of monkey are also often seen. The reserve itself is also believed to hold one of the densest populations of jaguar in South America and although realistically you are unlikely to see them, it is an indication of how biologically rich this area is. Researchers are often based at the lodge studying a range of disciplines related to the reserve.

Uakari Lodge is also in a prime location for observing pink river dolphins. In the skies above harpy eagles are a key predator whilst throughout the forest and on the waterways bird life is prolific.

Location

Amazon

Rooms

10 Floating rooms in 5 pairs

Activities

Guided activities: forest walks, canoe trips, pirahna fishing, night walks, learn about ongoing research, visits to local communities

Suitable For

Individuals, couples & families with children over 12 years

Season    

Year round




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