Uakari Lodge

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.