Camani Camp - Amazonia

"Venezuela"

Campamento Camani is a unique tourist lodge located in the midst of pristine jungle, the land of the Piaroa, Maquitare and Yanomani Indians. Native guides teach you the local customs, communities, and environments. On foot, in canoes, and in speedboats, we visit tropical plantations and navigate the Ventuari River to watch fish, turtles, cayman and playful freshwater dolphins. Immense rivers, waterfalls, and mountains, solemn peoples, and bizarre plants and animals, accompany you on a trip that stretches your imagination beyond belief.

The Itinerary

There is no day by day itinerary. You stay as long as you want and participate in the excursions organised by the Camp Manager (speaks fluent English, French, Italian and German) and guided by experienced jungle guides.

Excursions: camping in the jungle, horse riding, jungle hikes, visits to remote Indian tribes, river excursions. We learn about the incredible world of the Ventuari River (the fourth largest river of Venezuela), bathe along its beautiful river beaches and the waterfalls of de Piedra or Tencua, visit aboriginal communities and the San Juan de Manapiare and Las Mercedes Missions, the Santa Barbara and Yutaje fields, the Culebra Community, situated on the border with Brazil and admire sweet water dolphins, small alligators or "babas", river turtles, macaws, ducks and many other species.

Rain forest with unique birds, gigantic trees and the most spectacular orchids call Camani their home

Ethnology and Anthropology:
For those interested in ethnology and anthropology, Camani offers journeys of great emotion to all the areas surrounding the Ventuari, the Upper Orinoco, the Venezuelan Plains, the Sierra de Paria, the Gran Sabana and the Autana, the sacred mountain. You navigate the "Humboldt Route", following the rivers and lagoons that bring you to the Amazon River. You select the places and we organise the excursions, facilitating the equipment and the guidance of specialised people.

Fishing expedition:
Why not go fishing in the Ventuari River, its affluent rivers or nearby ponds. All journeys use high speed boats and native specialised bilingual guide (Spanish-English).
- From December through April, Pavon and Payara fishing.
- From April through December, Bagre Cayaro (Catfish).
- From April through January, Bagre Valenton.
- From September through October, Sardinata.

The Camp

Camani offers you the comforts of the city in a jungle environment, where you encounter a new world full of unforgettable experiences.
It offers 13 double "churuatas", beds furnished with mosquito nets, private bathrooms, dining room and kitchen, restaurant, bar, local Indian handicrafts shop, radio phone communications, swimming pool and outdoors hot water showers, typical Creole hard ball game earth courts and football. All areas and rooms have ceiling fans. Its restaurant serves international and Creole food, prepared with fruits and products grown in the camp and the neighbouring indigenous communities, fish, meat, vegetables, fruit, Casabe bread, Seje oil, marmalades and honey.

General Information

Excursions available depend on the season and the weather conditions. 16 feet boats or the traditional Indian "Bongos" are used on the river. During the journeys to remote indigenous communities, you might overnight in the jungle (if commonly agreed). Expeditions, where you spend the night in the middle of the jungle, fly by small plane, fast boat, canoes or horses can be organised for those staying more than 3 days..

Rated: Easy

Prices starts at USD 130 / GBP 95 / EUR 155 per person per day.

Included:
Guest transfer from runway to camp, all national spirits and beverages, lodging in the twin bedrooms with private bathroom, all meals, previously planned excursions (one per day),

Not included:
Flights in and out camp (around USD 120).