The Orinoco Eco Camp is located on the northern east edge of the national reserve for fauna which has been established five years ago to conserve the animals and birds of this area.
As the Orinoco River Delta is inhabitated by the Warao indigenous, this camp is built according to their design which means that the sleeping huts are in the the middle of the jungle without walls. You will sleep in beds or hammocks with mosquito nets to get the rustic familarity of the Warao experience.
Upon reaching the camp there is a brief tour and guests are given time to settle into their rooms before heading out for the days activities. During your stay you will be able to take part in the following:
Jungle walk; A Warao tour guide will lead you on a walk through the dense jungle of the Orinoco Delta, and for those who have never been into the jungle before (most guests) the experience is unforgettable. The silence and tranquility is occasionally broken by singing birds and howler monkeys as you wander through a myriad of plant life. Boots are provided for all guests.
Canoe excursion; Warao means "People of the Canoe" so there is no better way to tour the delta. An Indian guide will take you where larger boats can't as you drift down the smaller rivers. Venturing deep into the jungle will give you a rare glimpse at the delta's local fauna such as exotic birds, fresh water dolphins, butterflies and howler and capuchin monkeys.
Buffalo Farm visit; An evening visit to a local farm will give a view of the contrasting landscape of the delta where the rainforest meets the swamp and makes for a spectacular view of the sunset. The farm is home to numerous animals and horse back riding is an option.
Night Safari; An additional option for all guests is a night canoe trip to search for caimans and snakes, held either before or after dinner depending on the river's water level.
Your accommodation in the camp is in private cabins, Warao style, with a wonderful view directly on the river, in single or double beds – if you like, also in hammocks.
There are toilets in the "common house", showers and wash basins as well as plugs to recharge your batteries for your camera equipment. The groups and motor boats are as small as possible (less CO2; load, but also for a better chance of exploring the fauna) and that our guest have a good chance to see the indigenous life.
We make a point of caring of all species and tree population. Quite a few animals in the camp we have raised from childhood and they keep on living with us on their free will.
The Warao, they still live indeed traditionally in this rain forest culture, for you – coming from a consumer society – it is an extraordinary experience from which you may draw affective impulses for your own life ...
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