ExplorTambos

ExplorTambos is for those who seek the experience of being as close as possible to nature and shunning briefly the luxuries of civilisation. It is a primitive camp in Explorama´s deep virgin rainforest reserve of the Napo River, a two-hour walk from our nearest lodge, ExplorNapo, which is 100 miles from Iquitos, along the Napo River and close to its confluence with the Amazon River. The new Tambos have a maximum capacity for 16 explorers who share this experience, sleeping in individual shelters with mosquito netted beds (shelters for couples are also available), eating meals cooked on an open-hearth fireplace and using the Tambos as the departing point for newly opened trails. Due to the Tambo's isolation, the possibilities of spotting wildlife are much better than from any other lodge in this part of the Amazon.

In the short time that the area has been visited by biologists, zoologists and our guides, many different species of primates - red titi monkeys, yellow handed titi monkeys, tamarins, squirrel monkeys, monk sakis, pygmy marmosets and howler monkeys have been observed. In addition to primates, they have also confirmed the presence of ocelots, tayras, arboreal anteaters, and other mammals. The ExplorTambo 4 night adventure program includes nights at Explorama Lodge and ExplorNapo as well as the Tambos. On this adventure you will have excellent opportunities to discover the unique animals and birds of the Amazon as well as to enjoy the wide variety of plants and insect life.

Explorama's 5 quite different lodges are all managed by Peter Jenson, a pioneer who started to put his vision into practice in 1964. The other lodges are Ceiba Tops, ExplorNapo Lodge, Explorama Lodge, and the ACTS Field Station. The map shows location of all these. You can stay at several lodges during your trip to the area, and this is frequently done. For suggested possibilities, see itineraries.