SUMMARY
Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath 5 days:
Wild Amazonia: Exploring Nature’s Majesty -Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath
Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath – Uncover the secrets of biodiversity as we present our groundbreaking findings from the first-ever diversity studies on dung beetles. Our explorations have led us to the vibrant Pampas del Heath, where we meticulously sampled two interconnected habitats. Brace yourself for an adventure that unravels the hidden treasures of the Amazon like never before.
- Length: 5 Days/4 Nights
- Location: Southern Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Puerto Maldonado
- Type of service: Private or Group
- Start Point : Pick-up from the Hotel/Aiport or Bus Terminal in Puerto Maldonado
- Ending Point: Drop off the Hotel/Airport or Bus Terminal in Puerto Maldonado
- Departure: Every Day
- Activities: Puerto Maldonado Sunrise and Sunset Photography, Tambopata Rainforest Tours ,
- Altitude: 182 – m.a.s.l.
- Best time to visit:March – November
- Accomodation : 1 night in Our Lodge rivate Room with Mosquito Nets, Private Showers and Bathrooms , 3 night camping .
- Meals: 4 Breakfast /4 Lunch /4Dinner
- Entrance Fee to Reserved .
- Tour Guides : Professional bilingual local guide (well-equipped with guiding gear)
- Minimum of participants: 2
- Maximum of participants: 10
- Price per person: USD
- Additional :Single Room
Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath
Discover the breathtaking Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath Pampas del Heath National Sanctuary in the southeastern corner of Peru .
This incredible paradise, established in June 1983 by Supreme Decree No. 046-83-AG, awaits you with its unique beauty and impressive biodiversity.
Located on the border with Bolivia and bounded by the Heath and Palma Real rivers, this sanctuary protects a natural treasure spanning 102,109 hectares.
It is home to the only ecosystem of wet grasslands or savannas in Peru, a landscape that will leave you breathless.
Moreover, the Pampas del Heath National Sanctuary marks the natural boundary of South American tropical forests, extending majestically to the northeast. It’s truly a marvel of nature!
The pampas, which lend their name to this sanctuary, are truly impressive -Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath .
Their landscape resembles a yellow-orange sea, adorned with palm trees and scattered forests.
The almost perfect plain will transport you to the vast African plains, with grasslands reaching up to two meters in height.
During the rainy season, between December and April, the pampas transform into a spectacular swamp, where islands of vegetation emerge and hundreds of termite mounds rise up to three meters above the surface. It’s a true paradise for nature lovers and intrepid explorers.
Expedicion Amazon Pampas Heath
Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of where nature’s grandeur comes to life. Delve into the world of diverse fauna like never before. Pioneering the exploration of this extraordinary ecosystem, our expedition to Amazon Pampas Heath unveils a realm of wonder.
Uncover the secrets of biodiversity as we present our groundbreaking findings from the first-ever diversity studies on dung beetles. Our explorations have led us to the vibrant Pampas del Heath, where we meticulously sampled two interconnected habitats. Brace yourself for an adventure that unravels the hidden treasures of the Amazon like never before.
Itinerary Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath 5 days
Day 1: Puerto Maldonado to Heath River Wildlife Center Expedition –
Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath -Meet at Puerto Maldonado airport and journey to Tambopata Expedition River port.
Board motorized canoes and travel down the Madre de Dios River for approximately four hours.
Arrive at Heath River Wildlife Expedition on the Bolivian side, requiring passports for Bolivian passport control. (L, D)
Day 2: Heath River – Wildlife Center Rainforest -Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath
Early morning journey up the Heath River to the macaw and parrot clay lick.
Witness hundreds of brightly-colored parrots and macaws feeding on clay.
Enjoy a floating blind for up-close observation while having breakfast and coffee.
Ethno-botanical walk through the forest to learn about medicinal plants and rainforest resources.
After lunch, hike to the Pampas del Heath, the largest undisturbed savanna in the Amazon. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Exploring Rainforest Trails
Breakfast at the clay lick followed by exploration of rainforest trails.
Visit the Ese’Eja native community of Sonene for interaction and local handicrafts.
Evening forest exploration by flashlight, including a visit to a small mammal clay lick if active. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Flora and Fauna Wildlife Exploration
Morning exploration of different trails to observe birds and monkeys, with a visit to a mammal lick.
After lunch, travel upriver to explore areas near Madidi National Park.
Optional night walk through the forest. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Pampas del Heath to Puerto Maldonado
Early morning departure to Puerto Maldonado, with possible sightings of Capybaras along the riverbanks.
Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Cusco or Lima. (B)
ITINERARY
Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath 5 days:
Day 1:
Puerto Maldonado to Heath River Wildlife Center Expedition :
We meets at the Puerto Maldonado airport and drive through town to the Tambopata Expedition River port. After boarding motorized canoes, we travel downriver to the mighty Madre de Dios,
which we follow for approximately four hours
to the Heath River. We then travel up this wild and intimate river, which forms the wilderness border between Peru and Bolivia, and arrive at the Heath River Wildlife Expedition amazon.
Note that the Lodge or ( camping) is located on the Bolivian side of the Heath River so passports are required to clear Bolivian passport control. (L, D).
Day 2:
Heath River – Wildlife Center Rainforest Expediton :
We rise early in the morning to board a motorized canoe for the 10-minute journey up the Heath River to the macaw and parrot clay lick. Brightly-colored parrots and macaws fly in by the hundreds to feed on the clay that detoxifies certain seeds and nuts they eat.
Marvel at the cacophony of sound and color as Red-and-green macaws vie for the best clay-eating position. A specially-designed floating blind allows for proximity and complete concealment so you can even have breakfast and coffee while the birds are performing their morning ritual.
When we return to the lodge, the guide leads us on an ethno-botanical walk through the forest, pointing out flora used in the daily lives of rainforest people.
The guide explains how certain plants are used for medicinal or healing purposes, which ones can be made into the best bows and arrows, and how to select trees and leaves for home construction.
After lunch and a short rest, we hike through the rainforest to the Pampas del Heath, the largest remaining undisturbed savanna in the Amazon.
The contrast is striking as we emerge from the mature rainforest onto the grassland plain of the Pampas. (B, L, D)
Day 3:
Exploring Rainforest Trails – Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath .
We breakfast in the floating blind at the macaw and parrot clay lick for a last round of looks and photos.
Then we return to the lodge to explore some trails amazon. After lunch we could visit the Ese’Eja native community of Sonene, where there will be an opportunity to interact with the community and purchase local handicrafts or explore the trails.
After dinner we’ll explore the forest by flashlight, including a visit to a small mammal clay lick if it is active. (B,L,D)
Day 4:
Flora and Fauna Wildlife – Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath
During the morning We explore different trails searching birds and monkeys. At the end we will visit a mammal lick.
After lunch we travel upriver to explore different areas close the Madidi National park. Optional night walk through the forest. (B/L/D).
Day 5:
Pampas del Heath to Puerto Maldonado :
Early morning departure to Puerto Maldonado. During the river trip back downstream, families of Capybaras are often spotted on the banks of the river. Weighing up to 120 pounds (55 kilograms), this giant, three-toed relative of the guinea pig is the largest rodent in the world.
If time permits we will also Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the airport for the flight back to Cusco or Lima. (B).
!IMPORTANT!!
You need to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever as well as to bring some anti-malaria tablets with you!!
INCLUDED (NOT)
Included in the Expedition Wildlife:
- A professional naturalist expedition Tour Guide;
- Motorboat transportation;
- Meals: 4x Breakfast, 4x Lunch, 4x Dinner and drinking water (Please note: vegetarian option upon request for no extra cost!);
- Accommodation: 5 nights in lodges; Sandoval Lake Lodge .
- First aid kit, including a poison extractor, mosquito bite treatment and an antidote for a snake bite;
- Radio communications;
- Rubber boots.
Not included in the Expedition Wildlife:
- Any flight nor airport departure taxes;
- Travel insurance;
- Vaccination;
- Breakfast on the first day and Lunchon the last day;
- Drinks;
- Tips to local staff.
- Entrance fee to the Sandoval Lake Reserve;
What You Need to Bring to Expedition Wildlife:
- Mosquito repellent (DEET 35 recommended as a MINIMUM!!),
- Original passport,
- Small backpack,
- Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured),
- Long cotton trousers,
- Cotton long socks (to be put into your trousers),
- Comfortable walking shoes,
- Sandals or light shoes,
- Rain gear (e.g. rain poncho),
- Swimsuit;
- Binoculars (we also rent it),
- Camera and its charger,
- Plastic bags to be used for clothes and a camera,
- A hat as a protection against the Sun or rain,
- Toiletries,
- Small towel,
- Toilet paper,
- Antibacterial gel,
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries),
- A bottled water (1 litre as a minimum),
- Pocket money (Soles) to buy some beverages and souvenirs as well as to tip.
GALLERY LODGE
FREE INFO
Pampas del Heath
Location: Province of Tambopata, Madre de Dios Region;Caraballa provinces of Sandia and department of Puno, south-east of Peru Year established: 1990
Area: 1,366,106.00 ha (National Park: 1,091,416 ha; National Reserve: 274,690.00 ha)
Ecoregion: Humid Forest of southwestern Amazonia Expedition
Habitat: tropical moist forest and tropical moist montane forest expedition
Description: The Tambopata National Reserve Expedition and Bahuaja Sonene National Park are located contiguously in the Amazon region of southern Peru Expedition. They possess great wealth of wildlife and natural beauty. Initially protected as a reserved area in Sandoval Lake Lodge earlier this year 90 and then through a long process of consultation and negotiation with stakeholders the final areas for reserve and national park of Peru were determined amazonas area was created
Biodiversity Amazon Wildlife Expedition:
The area has great diversity of habitats in the Amazon, which allows the existence of species in abundance. Tambopata river basin is considered one of the ecosystems in terms of biodiversity in the world of the ilvestre amazonia life within the reserve sandoval lake lodge
. In the protected area can be found a high diversity of plant communities, several economically important forest species of amazon such as cedar (Cedrela odorata), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), screw (Cedrelinga sp.), Chestnut (Bertholetia excelsa),
palms as pona (Iriartea ventricosa), Aguaje (Mauritia flexuosa), among others. In terms of fauna, the area has a significant population of Wolf River Pteronura brasiliensis endangered species; likewise, vulnerable species such as the anteater (giant anteater), Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus), black spider monkey (Ateles paniscus), jaguar (Panthera onca), roseate spoonbill (spoonbill Ajaija) taricaya (Podocnemis unifilis), Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) among others.
Threats The Tambopata National Reserve and Bahuaja Sonene in amazon are vulnerable to various threats to which they are subject. The major threats are agriculture and land grabs,
Heath River View
Access Amazonia Expedition:
There are multiple paths to reach the protected area Expedition.
Air from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, capital of the province of Tambopata and capital of the department of Madre de Dios, where there is an airport to commercial flights arriving daily. By land, from the city of Cusco on the road to Puerto Maldonado to the north of the protected area amazon expedition .
In the department of Puno from Juliaca to Putina Punko to the south of the protected area and from Juliaca through San Gaban to the Inambari river. Access by water is conducted through rivers Madre de Dios and Tambopata in shallow-draft boats. Bolivia is no river access from the Madre de Dios
River and Heath amazon .Descripción físicaLos meteorological data recorded indicate that the average annual temperature is 26 ° C, fluctuating between 10 and 38 ° C, with annual rainfall ranging on average between 1600 (1) 2400 mm.
Climatological and meteorological records indicate a predominance of winds from the northeast with speeds ranging from 0.3 to 0.6 m / sec; monthly precipitation between 61.5 and 435 mm and a monthly relative humidity between
80 and 89% (2). The protected area has a characteristic pattern of rainfall the lake sandoval a mazonia most of the Peruvian Amazon expedition . On the other hand, according to the climatological map of Peru (ONERN), the area has humid sub-humid and semi warm and warm climates (3000 mm and 25 ° C average), (1700 mm and average 26 ° C) and very humid semi warm (4000 mm and 23 ° C) .The protected area features eight life zones:
Pampas del Heath Rainforest Nature .
subtropical wet forest, tropical wet forest, subtropical wet forest, montane subtropical wet forest, subtropical rain forest expedition:
Expedition Amazon Tambopata National Reserve and the Bahuaja Sonene National Park rain tropical montane, montane rainforest subtropical low montane subtropical rainforest semisaturated garlic, and four life zones in transition: subtropical amazon wet forest to tropical, subtropical wet forest expedition, tropical wet forest to montane forest tropical moist, subtropical wet forest to subtropical rain forest in the protected area are some ecosystems such as forest terrace,
middle terrace forest flood forest high flood terrace, upland forest on clay soil, Expedition forest land on sandy-clay soil, upland forest on sandy soil, permanently flooded swamp forest, swamp forest, forest of Pacal or bamboo, tropical plains The main rivers that surround or cross the area are the Tambopata, Heath ,
Malinowski, the Torre, Tavara, Candamo Macaw, including smaller. The area has lakes or lakes related to the character of meandering rivers, palm swamps and seasonally flooded areas expedition. The rivers and streams have increased and reflux patterns depending on time of year, Expedition whether rainy season (November to March) or dry season (May to September) respectively.
Biodiversity reserve – Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath .
The protected area is home to a large part of the Peruvian biodiversity. Expedition amazon Tambopata presents a great diversity of habitats, leading to the existence
of abundant species in the eastern slopes of the Andes can be seen high levels of endemism and it is expected that the protected area also registers a high concentration elevadoendemismo and diversity to several groups of biological organisms .
The Tambopata river basin is considered one of the ecosystems with the highest levels of biodiversity in the world expedition . As an indicator of this vast wealth, it can be mentioned that in an area of only 550 ha were found 91 species of mammals, 570 birds, 127 reptiles and amphibians, 94 fish, among other surprising records in this nature reserve Expedition Amazon
PAMPAS DEL HEATH EXPEDITIONS.
The block of protected areas made up the Tambopata National Reserve and the Bahuaja Sonene National Park is home to Sandoval Lake Lodge 1’366,106 hectares of tropical forests in an impressive scenic beauty, considered among the most biodiverse in the world expedition amazon .
With an altitude ranging from 200 to 2.450 meters, the territory dominated by the course of the Tambopata River is home to thousands species of flora and fauna which include the jaguar, the giant otter, the black caiman, harpy eagle and the world-famous macaw clay licks; also trees like chestnut and cedar.
Historical references of the Amazon wildlife center The history of protection of these forests began in 1977 with the establishment of the Reserved Zone Tambopata later in 1983 the Pampas del Heath National Sanctuary was created in 1990 and Expedition Tambopata Reserved Zone amazon .
Amazon Pampas del Heath .
is satisfied that He is expanding the territory for the reserved zone amazon of lake sandoval peru amazon previous protected. Later in 1996, the Bahuaja Sonene National Park is created which covered the entire Heath National
Sanctuary
Pampas plus a significant portion of the Expedition Tambopata Reserve Candamo. Finally, with the return to the State of the oil concessions in the area is created on 4 September 2000 Tambopata National Reserve with 274,690 ha and that date is extended extension Bahuaja Sonene National Park 1’091,416 ha, almost doubling its size. Tambopata:
Expedion Tambopata reserve center, pampas haeth Inspiration Nature expedition This photo exhibition consists of 40 photographs 60 x 40 cm format that take us on a journey through the variety ecosystem, the immense diversity of flora and fauna as well as the relationship of local people with these forests expedition and efforts to conserve amazon and sustainably use resources.
Bahuaja Sonene – Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath
For that wehave the participation and collaboration of 11 photographers Peruvian expedition and foreign, all united by a fascination with this region that constantly inspires in this rainfores expedition trip. In the Tambopata Expedition river, adventure tourism is carried out in dry seasons such as (rafting and other activities) in the months of June until September.
Expedition adventure Along the river you can camp on the beaches where one comes to appreciate the great variety of flora and fauna present in this Amazon expedition. Where this expedition tour will visit the macaw clay lick of Pampa del Heath, only 7 hours from the City of Puerto Maldonado, It
is an expedition where you navigate the Madre de Dios River to the Heath. In this Expedition we will arrive to appreciate the different variety of macaw species that are multicolored, such as parrots, parakeets, capybaras among other large animals. It will be an unforgettable expedition that is in this Amazon.
Expedition Peru rainforest .
The Bahuaja Sonene National Park is a reserve located in a place that combines a humid tropical and subtropical climate of this Amazon Expedition. This area that receives annual rainfall and very equivalent from 2,400 mm. This
temperature has an average of 30 ° C, which reaches up to 38 ° C in summer or drops to 8 ° C. What are the ‘fríajes’, Antarctic winds, Expedition nature is an area, which produce low temperatures between June and July.
Amazon Expedition pampas del haeth the rains begin from the months of December to March, the pampas are covered with water, forming a huge swamp for a determined period ,Expedition Amazonia Rrianforest.
Expedition pampas Wildlife Fauna .
In this expedition of this wild fauan we found the maned wolf, the largest and most unique of any of the American canids, it has always lived and hunted in this environment or natural area, trip expedition pamapa gradually adapted morphologically and socially to its peculiar conditions.
It is the perfect place for this species. In this expedition you will have the opportunity to observe in this peruvian Expedition. Expedition wildlife live various native species that came to inhabit for many years ago in these tropical
savannahs of the Amazon; In this expedition nature pampas inhabits the swamp deer, the largest cervid in South America and also the flag anteater, wild guinea pigs, jaguars, tapirs, as well as a dozen diversities of bird species, as we can mention at
white woodpecker the Toco Toucan. Currently, the Pampas del Heath are the only refuge in Peru expedition that houses these rare species of very rich wildlife. when one comes to live this expedition it will be an unforgettable experience in this amazon
Amazonia Peru
Location: Province of Tambopata Expedition Amazon Pampas Heath, Madre de Dios Region;Caraballa provinces of Sandia and department of Puno, south-east of Peru Year established: 1990
Area: 1,366,106.00 ha (National Park: 1,091,416 ha; National Reserve: 274,690.00 ha)
Ecoregion: Humid Forest of southwestern Amazonia Expedition
Habitat: tropical moist forest and tropical moist montane forest expedition
Description: The Tambopata National Reserve Expedition and Bahuaja Sonene National Park are located contiguously in the