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Divided up into small groups you will be led by a native Añangu guide (who is also an official Yasuni Park Ranger), a true expert on the forest's secrets about medicinal plants and other useful items of the rainforest. You will also be accompanied by an excellent bilingual naturalist guide with great deal of knowledge in tropical forest biology.

As you explore the lake and creeks by dug out canoe you will hopefully be lucky enough to see up to 11 species of monkeys, including Monk Saki, Spider Monkeys and Golden Mantle Tamarins which can only be seen on the south side of the Napo River. As mentioned, Giant Otters are regularly observed, plus all four species of Caiman can be found. The surrounding forest is host to a stunning diversity of wildlife, and the largest mammals like jaguar, puma, tapir, giant anteater and giant armadillo have been spotted.

The birdwatching around the lodge is also excellent, with a bird list of 562 species, more than 1/3 of all of Ecuador's birds. From the centre's 38 metre canopy tower over 80 species of birds have been seen in one morning alone.. The species that visit the clay licks include Mealy, Blue-head, Yellow-crowned, Orange-winged and Orange-cheeked Parrots, as well as Dusky-headed and White-eyed Parakeets. In best weather conditions at least 800 individuals can be spotted - a truly magical sight.

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