Llanos Wildlife Expedition
overviewOur journey takes us from Yopal to one of the Llanos' most breathtakingly beautiful spots: the Altagracia natural reserve. Beware of the 7-hour drive, mostly off road!
Located far out in the Llanos close to tributary rivers of the Orinoco River, this private natural reserve hosts some of the Llanos' finest wildlife: jabiru storks, giant otters, anacondas, scarlet ibises, jaguars and huge flocks of Orinoco geese and black skimmers before the extraordinary sceneries of towering moriche palm trees dotting extensive wetlands and lakes. This wildlife expedition is ideal for wildlife photographers and nature lovers looking to find both outstanding wildlife and the Llanos' characteristic sceneries. As the trip to the reserve takes 7 hours by car, we break the trip down in passages and stop off at a smaller reserve on the way, not least enchanting in terms of wildlife! Possible wildlife sightings: Burrowing owls, giant anteater, southern tamandua (small anteater), capybaras, white-tailed deer, maikongs, armadillos, jaguar (rare!), ocelot (rare!), puma, jaguarundi, giant otters, anaconda, various species of ibis such as scarlet ibises and buff-necked ibises, species of herons including whistling herons and night herons, various hawks such as savanna hawks, kites, falcons, parakeets, parrots, macaws, swallows, flycatchers including fork-tailed flycatchers, yellow-crowned parrots, various woodpeckers and wood creepers, jabirus, various hummingbirds, agoutis, spectacled caimans, Orinoco crocodile (rare!), red-footed tortoises, hoatzins, turtles, iguanas, roseate spoonbills, Orinoco geese and more. LodgingBuenaventura Lodge
• Simple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms • Surroundings and views of outstanding natural beauty • Home-cooked meals • No Wifi (emergency only) GHL Style Hotel - last night • Comfortable modern hotel to have a good night's sleep before departure • Good restaurant in-house, Wifi, laundry service available • Only a 5 minute drive to Yopal airport |
tour factsDuration: min. 4 nights
Departure: Daily (private transfer) Availability: December-April Location and sceneries: Natural reserves northeast of Yopal, encompassing savannas, gallery forests, moriche palm groves, wetlands, rivers, lakes.
Tour includes: Transport and transfers, accommodation (4 nights), entrance fees, tours as outlined, local guide (additional English speaking guide if desired), meals as outlined (dinner on the last night is not included), drinking water and refreshments, insurance. Not included: Flights, Extra accommodation and additional tours, horseback riding, alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls, personal purchases, IVA (only applies to residents in Colombia) Note: Additional nights/days can be added to this itinerary - either at Altagracia reserve or at other reserves en-route! Tours & ActivitiesWildlife observation by jeep, on walks, by canoe, and optionally on horseback, make this expedition in the beautiful Altagracia reserve area a diverse adventure! Armadillos, giant otters, anteaters, howler monkeys, anacondas, macaws, wire-tailed manakins, caimans, sting rays and the hauntingly beautiful moriche palm landscapes make this trip unforgettable! Go piranha fishing, search for giant anacondas, giant otters and enjoy sunrises and sunsets that are out of this world! This tour can be extended, spending an extra night or more at the Altagracia reserve for more wildlife watching or simply to enjoy the tranquility and beautiful sceneries for a little longer! |
