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Manu Wildlife 8, 7,
6 & 5 Days | |
THE MANU NATIONAL PARK is the largest tropical
park and undisturbed areas in South America, covering 1'800,000 hectares of pristine
Rainforest, begins in the highland Savannahs and cloud forest, and its lowland
jungles are crisscrossed by the inmense chocolate-colored Manu River, Untouched
by western man, provides a sanctuary for many species that have vanishes elsewhere
in Amazonia like monkeys, spider, squirrel, with luck peccary, tapirs, ocelot
Or Jaguar in the undergrowth,and more than one thousand bird species, including
colorful macaws. The marvelous stillness of the rainforest, the bright butterflies
and fascinating wildlife make this a unique jungle experience.  |  | DAY
1:
We leave the city of Cusco early in the morning by bus. By the way we
visit the tombs of Ninamarca "Chullpas", Paucartambo a picturesque Spanish
colonial town and Acjanacu pass which marks the beginning of the Cultutal Zone
of Manu Biosphere Reserve. Here a thick cloak of clouds provide perpetual humidity
and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromeliads, orchids. Overnight
in our open air lodge "San Pedro" |
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2:
Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock, At about
5 am. As many as several dozen come together for an exhibition of a mating
ritual dance in a place called lek, After breakfast we continue in our overland
transport down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town
of Atalaya. Here we board our covered outboard motor boat and head down the Alto
Madre de Dios River, for approximately 15 minutes toward our private reserve of
"Erika" where we will hike through the interesting trail system that
this transitional area between high jungle and low jungle offers. Overnight in
the Lodge. |
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3:
After brakfast we board our canoe for the three hour trip down the Alto
Madre de Dios River to Shepitiari Native community that we are going to visit,
Then we continue to Boca Manu's airstrip,(Optional flight from Cusco to Boca Manu;
this means that some new members may join our group, the flight takes approximately
45 minutes) Boca manu is the last place where you can buy your last fresh supplies
and cold drinks before setting off again in the canoe. Now we enter the Manu river
and the reserved zone, stopping at Limonal where we camp along the riverbank at
the Park Rangers Headquarters, short walk around the area. |
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4:
After signing our names in the official tourist logbook, we follow the
Manu river until we arrive to Salvador Lake, our base campsite. (dining room,
bathrooms, radio communication is available). This canoe ride give us the opportunity
to observe the immensity of the rainforest and the diversity of birdlife, reptiles
and mammals, we arrive early in the afternoon and have lunch before setting off
on a jungle trail, our time is spent looking for wildlife inside the rainforest
and on Salvador Oxbow Lake, until the sun goes down and we return to camp. |
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5:
We rise early in the morning as the forest is awakened by the Red Howler
monkey (Aloatta seniculus) declaring its territory. A morning walk before breakfast
is a great way to catch wildlife in the pursuit of food and the temperature is
very pleasant at this time of day. After relaxing and swimming in the river we
enjoy lunch, along the riverbank. After this we cross the river to walk an 8km.
Trail to the oxbow Otorongo Lake, here a strategically located observation tower
rises 15 meters above the lake and the jungle floor, giving us more chances to
observe wildlife, such as the Giant Otter. Late afternoon we will use the Catamaran
and with the help of flashlight we can observe the black Caimans rise from the
depths of the lake and begin their search for prey. Return to the Campsite. |
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6:
Once again we wake up early, enjoy a brief morning walk, eat a relaxing
breakfast, then we pack up camp and descend the Manu River until Boca Manu. This
village is situated a short distance from the confluence of the Manu river with
The Alto Madre de Dios River, early in the afternoon after three hours we camp
on a beach and spend one more night in this magical Amazon jungle. |
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7:
After a very early wake up, we board a camouflaged catamaran down the
river to the "Collpa" macaw lick, we quietly observe the various parrots
feeding on the clay for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and
fruits. The brightly colored macaws usually wait patiently in the surrounding
trees until the smaller parrot species have left the area. Slowly the macaws come
down to the clay wail to feed. Around mid morning we board our canoe to return
to the airstrip at Boca Manu. At this point those who are returning by plane will
catch their flight. (This optional flight from Boca Manu to Cusco offers spectacular
views of the surrounding jungle and the area's meandering rivers) The others continue
up the Alto Madre de Dios river to camp on an appropriate beach in the cultural
Zone And anjoy the sites and sounds of the jungle for one last night |
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8:
Walking up very early, we continue the trip by boat to Atalaya, where
the bus will be waiting for us and drive back up and out of Manu, arriving in
Cusco very late this night or the next early morning.
END OF OUR SERVICES.
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AIR CHARTER ALTERNATIVE :
DAY THREE : Arrive by plane from Cusco to Boca Manu at mid morning.
DAY SEVEN : Leave Boca Manu and arrive in Cusco in the early afternoon.
INCLUDE:
Own ground transportation (overland buses and 4wd vehicles), own
boat transportation (covered motor boats) specialized and bilingual
guides, one night in San Pedro open iar lodge, 01 night in Erika
lodge, 01 night in Blanquillo lodge, two-person tents, sleeping
mattress, dining tent, cooking tent, meals, first aid kit (including
anti-ophidian shots), air charters (optional, maximun 10kgr. Of
luggage per person), paperwork and payment for park permits, radio
communications equipment in all lodges and campsites, satellite
telephone for emergencies and as additional service we offer safety
box for values and storage for luggage in Cusco’s main office.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING :
· Sleeping bag
· warm clothing (in case of a cold front). Long sleeve
shirts and long pants (cotton)
· 100% waterproof rain wear (long poncho or rain wear).
· Enough insect repellent (at least 50% deep).
· Sunscreem lotion, wide brim hat (for sunny days).
· One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and sandals.
· Flashlight, enoguh batteries (alkaline) and bulbs.
· Binoculars.
· Sun glasses, plastic bags.
· Towel, swimming suit, personal medicines and/or supplies
(liquid for contact lenses, for example).
· Day pack, and one back pack os duffel bag of luggage
per person.
· Binoculars, camera and film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner
forest.
· One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags.
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