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Bataburo is good economically priced lodge with great location for both wildlife spotting and for experiencing the culture of the Huoarani indigenous tribe, probably the shyest yet fiercest fo the Ecuadorian amazon tribes.
It's unique selling point is that it is actually the only lodge located within the territory of the Huarani tribespeople as well as working directly together with their community. The longer 8 day trip takes you directly into their community to meet them and it is possible to stay for several nights with them.
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"Fascinating place and a 100% memorable trip" (Pam Harris, USA)
"We chose Bataburo because of our interest in the Huorani tribesmen - what we learnt in this respect was very interesting. We also saw a huge amount of birds and animals during the stay, and would like to thank the guides who were excellent. We went for 8 days so that we could personally get to meet the Huarani and it was a real highlight of our whole south america trip." (Carola Haessler, Germany) |
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ITINERARIES |
There is no set departure day of the week for these trips - check with Happy Gringo for availability for your desired dates of travel.
Day 1 |
Transfer from Coca to the Huaorani village of Tuguino by canoe. Lunch on the Tiguino River. Welcome cocktail and dinner on arrival, explanation of program by guide. |
Day 2 |
Early morning navigation downstream to observe birds and mammals. Breakfast. 4-6 hours jungle trek accompanied by a native guide and a translator. The chance to learn about the flora and fauna of the region, the Huaorani culture and the use of various medicinal plants. Return to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon fishing for piranhas and observation of caiman alligators. Dinner. |
Day 3 |
Early morning excursion in search of mammals, especially monkeys. Breakfast. Jungle hike with guides explaining more about the complex ecosystem of the rainforest. Lunch at lodge. In the afternoon rowing in the dug-out canoe in the lagoon and a competition with the blowpipe. Dinner. Night walk in the forest to observe inescts and nocturnal animals. |
Day 4 |
Early morning hike to observe birds and mammals. Breakfast. Navigation by canoe back to Coca with lunch on-route. |
Day 1 |
Transfer from Coca to the Huaorani village of Tuguino by canoe. Lunch on the Tiguino River. Welcome cocktail and dinner on arrival, explanation of program by guide. |
Day 2 |
Early morning navigation downstream to observe birds and mammals. Breakfast. 4-6 hours jungle trek accompanied by a native guide and a translator. The chance to learn about the flora and fauna of the region, the Huaorani culture and the use of various medicinal plants. Return to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon fishing for piranhas and observation of caiman alligators. Dinner. |
Day 3 |
Early morning excursion in search of mammals, especially monkeys. Breakfast. Jungle hike with guides explaining more about the complex ecosystem of the rainforest. Lunch at lodge. In the afternoon rowing in the dug-out canoe in the lagoon and a competition with the blowpipe. Dinner. Night walk in the forest to observe inescts and nocturnal animals. |
Day 4 |
Breakfast. 4-6 hours jungle hike where amongst other things the the guide will explain about the preparation of the curare - a very strong poison that the huoarani use to hunt with the blowpipe. In the afternoon on the river for sport fishing. Dinner. |
Day 5 |
Early morning hike to observe birds and mammals. Breakfast. Navigation by canoe back to Coca with lunch on-route. |
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