NAPO LODGE

Another more luxurious option is available at the lodge of the community of Añangu.  This lodge is located just 3 hours downstream from Coca, on the south side of the Napo River in Yasuni National Park, a World Biosphere Reserve.  Two famous clay licks are located near the community and are not to be missed.  The option is also available to our guests that stay at the lodge of the community of San Isla.  The Añangu Lagoon offers excellent viewing for Giant River Otters, Paiche (largest freshwater fish in the world) and a number of species of birds.  Eight species of primates have been seen in the surround forest.  A 120 foot tree tower is also located here for our birding guests.

The rooms are huge (over 450 sq. ft.), always clean, and include:

• The rooms are huge (over 450 sq. ft.), always clean, and include:

• • one king-sized bed and one twin-sized bed (up to 3 people)

• • private bathrooms with on-demand hot water showers

• • private porches with lake views

•  24-hour electricity with plenty of lights and plenty of 120v outlets

• ceiling fans and secure screens for plenty of

 

Napo Wildlife Center: The most luxurious lodge in Ecuador's Amazon

The lodge consists of 12 luxury cabañas and a large dining hall with a library and a well-stocked bar.  Attached to the bar is a 50-foot viewing tower from which you can see the Andes on a clear day!

he lodge itself is beautiful with local architecture, hardwood floors and well considered amenities. Nearby blinds built at parrot clay liks bring the action to you, a 120-foot canopy tower deep in the forest allows you to experience the life above the forest floor, and the natural attractions are simply unmatched in Amazonian Ecuador. Take a look at our Guest Comments to see what others are saying. Monkeys, Parrots, and Giant Otters during the day, with the comfort of a hot shower, tasty dinner, and a cold beer at the end of the day. This is the way to see the rainforest in luxury, and is just what you have been looking for.

 

Lodge Facilities

Electricity: 24 hours electricity by a hybrid power system, solar panels - batteries and last generation noiseless diesel engines You will find 110 volts-plugs either in the bathroom and the living area of each cabin, 220 volts-plugs only in certain area of the lodge, for using those please contact the lodge manager. Water: Even if there’s plenty of fresh water in the Amazon, we use water of the lake in front of us for the bathrooms at the lodge, this water its clean and safe for your own use, after using it we treat the water with a system of wetlands, to avoid any lake pollution. Drinkable water is always available in big plastic containers so you can refill your own bottles, the idea is to use as less plastic as we can to reinforce our environmental policy. Hot water available all the time. First aid kit: In case of any eventuality, we have at the lodge, first aids kits that will be taken to the excursions; our excursion leaders have basic medical training to help in case of emergency. How ever, please inform the lodge manager or your excursion leader about any allergies or important medical conditions. Ceiling Fan: There are ceiling fans on every room and also in all the dining room area. Boutique: A wide variety of items for personal care, souvenirs, coffee mugs, t-shirts, vests, caps, hats, key holders, flashlights, sun block, mosquito repellent, etc. Are available. Those will be included in your bar bill, the payment will be made at the end of the cruise in cash, travelers checks or credit card. Communications: The Napo Wildlife Center has a two-way radio (vhf and hf) that connects the Lodge, our office in Quito, our office in Coca and all the facilities. Also there is satellite internet connection, in case of using this service it will also be added to your bill. Library: Open all day long our library offers a wide variety of books, Natural history, biology, conservation, cultural books same than magazines, paperbacks and scientific reports are available, we suggest not to take the books to the rooms for all the guests to have the opportunity to enjoy them.

Other services

The lodge itself is beautiful with local architecture, hardwood floors and well considered amenities. Nearby blinds built at parrot clay liks bring the action to you, a 120-foot canopy tower deep in the forest allows you to experience the life above the forest floor, and the natural attractions are simply unmatched in Amazonian Ecuador. Take a look at our Guest Comments to see what others are saying. Monkeys, Parrots, and Giant Otters during the day, with the comfort of a hot shower, tasty dinner, and a cold beer at the end of the day. This is the way to see the rainforest in luxury, and is just what you have been looking for.

 

Birdwatching

Over 562 species of birds have been recorded at the Napo Wildlife Center, more than 1/3 of all of Ecuador`s birds. A vast and rich bird-life that can reward the most avid birdwatcher with the unrivalled South Napo specialties. NWC and Anangu are a classic visiting location for someone travelling Ecuador seeking for the overwhelming bird diversity. Agami and ZigZag herons are found near the lake and creeks, including all 5 kingfishers. Thelarge raptors like Harpy and Crested Eagles find healthy mammal food around our area. The active calls of forest floor mixed species flocks with the largest numbers of the surprising antbirds can be found. Canopy flocks are normal to run into, chances are birds provide an hour or so of a multitude of wow’s. Gear up with the best binoculars for the most superb views and active excursions helped with the expertise of the top native bird guide along the entire Napo:

 

Añangu Community Project

This is yet another successful Kichwa community project located in Yasuni National Park on the shores of the Añangu Lagoon.  It is also considered the most luxurious lodge in Amazonian Ecuador.

Unfortunately, the National Parks System in Ecuador is as under-funded as any other and does not have the resources to adequately patrol and protect Yasuní. This project has worked closely with the Ecuadorian Parks System and the relationship has allowed the Parks System to rely on the Añangu community and the Napo Lodge as their primary source of on-the-ground protection for this region of Yasuní. The Napo Lodge also provides virtually 100% of the Park's tourism income by being the only lodge in the region to pay park fees.

And what could be more effective than local residents protecting what belongs to them? All one must do is look at the barren cattle pastures of adjacent communities to know what could have become of this community territory in the absence of a legitimate, non-extractive income base.

The lodge consists of 10 luxury cabañas and a large dining hall with a library and a well-stocked bar.  The rooms are very large and include one king-sized bed and one twin-sized bed (up to 3 people).  There are private bathrooms with hot water, private porches with lagoon views, ceiling fans, secure screens for bug-free ventilation and 24 hour electricity.

Attached to the bar is a 50-foot viewing tower from which you can see the Andes on a clear day!

Two clay licks are available for your parrot watching enjoyment as well as a 120 foot canopy tower for birdwatching.  As stated above under Yasuni National Park, you will find the number of bird species in this park mind-boggling.

The leading luxury Eco-Lodge. Located by the Añangu Lake, South bank of the Napo River, Northeast Amazonian Ecuador. Only lodge within Yasunì National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the largest tract of intact rain forest in Ecuador. Started operations in early 2003. - Best accommodations and privacy of all lodges in Ecuador and one of the very top best in the entire Amazon. Luxury lodge with 12 large individual cabañas. Each with private lake and forest views. - 24 hours electricity by a hybrid power system, solar panels - batteries and last generation noiseless diesel engines. - Unrivalled nature attractions and biodiversity, 2 unique easy access parrot & macaw clay licks, 565 bird species, 11 species of monkeys, Giant Otter family and other large mammals such as Brazilian tapir, White-lipped peccary, all species of cayman including, Black cayman, Anaconda and many others. - Two solid self standing canopy towers. Carefully engineered to provide maximum safety and enjoyment of wildlife at emergent trees. - Best option for Ecuador land tour extensions, or additional program. - Departures available on ANY DAY of the week except Sundays. - All of the above for the most competitive commissionable price. Rates on all other lodges have additional costs with other items on excursions or fees.

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