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La Selva Jungle Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Ecuadorian Amazon, Ecuador

Perched on the edge of Lake Garzacocha within the Amazon Rainforest, hours removed from the nearest town, La Selva Jungle Lodge offers a unique experience within an extraordinary habitat.

Made up of 19 spacious suites, each with private porches or balconies and some with rainforest showers and lake views, the accommodations at La Selva Jungle Lodge are set within traditionally constructed cabins. Large gauze-covered windows provide a steady flow of fresh air in the absence of air-conditioners, and the rooms are pierced with memorable sounds of the jungle.

Why we like La Selva Jungle Lodge

It is possible to arrange a romantic candlelit dinner, complete with champagne and a private waiter, or to take a sunset canoe cruise over the glassy waters of the lagoon with a bottle of wine and picnic basket in tow.

Sustainability

A member of the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organisation that is concerned with the global protection and rehabilitation of rainforests, La Selva Jungle Lodge is conscious of their environmental and social responsibilities. In addition, they consciously provide opportunities for the local indigenous population by purchasing their produce and providing employment.

Activities

Embark on expertly guided walks through the rainforest, venture out on canoeing navigations atop the murky caiman-filled tributaries, hike under cover of total darkness to witness the nocturnal forests come to life and walk to the top of the canopy observation tower for an all-encompassing experience of life at the top of the canopy.

Facilities

Overwater massage and yoga deck
Observation tower
Spa
Bar and restaurant
Fully-guided experience with daily canoe trip

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Napo Wildlife Centre £££££

Ecuador
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Burrowed in the very core of the Ecuadorean Amazon, Napo Wildlife Centre is a lodge owned and run by the local Kichwa Anangu community. The accommodations are spread between 20 rustic cabins, most of which are set slightly inland from the lake, built and decorated in a traditional style. Do not expect air conditioning, locking doors or glass windows at Napo Wildlife Centre – visitors will receive a truly authentic Amazon experience where luxury lies in the exquisite location, world-class guiding and an unimaginable abundance of raucous wildlife. Eight of the cabins are suites, each built on stilts over the lagoon and complete with private jacuzzis and an enviable lakefront location.

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Sacha Lodge £££££

Ecuador
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Offering a rainforest lodge experience on the banks of Pilchicocha Lake, Sacha Lodge is nestled deep within a private 5000-acre reserve. An elevated boardwalk leads to 26 individual thatched cabins, each with a shady terrace and personal hammocks, which are decorated in a bright and spacious style with sustainable wood furnishings. An incredible base for explorations of the jungle and swims in the lake pool, guests can join birds and monkeys on the delightful canopy walkway.

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