Lamanai Outpost
Stay in an outstanding jungle hideaway close to the Lamanai ruins.
Designed to appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and keen ornithologists, this itinerary takes in the dense jungles of the north, the wildlife sanctuaries that protect jaguar and the marine diversity of the second largest barrier reef on Earth.
Utilising carefully selected properties as bases for tracking, linger for multiple days in pristine locations to maximise on opportunities for in-depth explorations and memorable sightings.
Stay in an outstanding jungle hideaway close to the Lamanai ruins.
Explore the largest protected area in Belize, that is home to many endangered species.
Hike the world’s first jaguar reserve and scout the landscape for pumas and ocelots.
Explore the Caribbean Coast, snorkel in marine reserves and swim with manatees.
Despite its pint-sized stature, Belize is jam-packed with phenomenal wildlife, endangered species and over 600 species of peculiar birds. Owing to the policies that have seen forty percent of the land become designated conservation areas, a trip to the gem of Central America allows nature-loving wayfarers the opportunity to gain a comprehensive and intimate knowledge of these unique habitats and their inhabitants. Combining the ultimate bragging rights of having stayed at a research station in the heart of the Maya Mountains with paddling in manatee-rich lagoons, this in-depth exploration moves through the classic wildlife landscapes of Belize and allows just enough time for sipping cocktails at sunset.
Day 1
Belize City - Orange Walk District
Days 2-3
Orange Walk District
Day 4
Orange Walk District - Mountain Pine Region
Day 5
Mountain Pine Region - Chiquibul Rainforest
Day 6
Chiquibul Rainforest - Mountain Pine Region
Day 7
Mountain Pine Region - Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 8
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary - Placencia
Days 9-10
Placencia
Day 11
Placencia - Belize City
Day 1
Belize City - Orange Walk District
Days 2-3
Orange Walk District
Stay in an outstanding jungle hideaway in the heart of the Orange Walk District.
Day 4
Orange Walk District - Mountain Pine Region
Day 5
Mountain Pine Region - Chiquibul Rainforest
Explore the largest protected area in Belize, that is home to many endangered species.
Day 6
Chiquibul Rainforest - Mountain Pine Region
Day 7
Mountain Pine Region - Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Hike the world’s first jaguar reserve and scout out pumas and ocelots.
Day 8
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary - Placencia
Days 9-10
Placencia
Explore the Caribbean Coast, snorkel in marine reserves and swim with manatees.
Day 11
Placencia - Belize City
Turn a unique outpost lodge in to your jungle basecamp, venturing out in a dugout canoe on nearby spring-fed lagoons and exploring the ancient Maya ruins that are only a short walk away. Whether hiking through dense forests on medicine trails or watching as nature awakens at dawn, the expert guiding at Lamanai Outpost Lodge is second to none. Sunrise canoe expeditions track manatees and crocodiles, while night walks see the jungle become illuminated by moonlight as troupes of howler monkeys resonate through the canopy. We can also arrange airboat safaris across floodplains, and scientific expeditions to capture and collect data from endangered Morelet’s crocodiles.
In a remote and rarely visited corner of the country lies the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, the largest protected area in Belize. Here, Las Cuevas Research Station conducts important biological and archaeological field research – whist hosting the occasional visitor in rustic accommodations! A unique opportunity for would-be naturalists to ramble through surrounding jungles, discover enormous caves and traverse pristine rivers, a stay here is a truly eye-opening experience. As captivating macaws squawk overhead, tree frogs dart through the undergrowth, and jaguars slink beneath trees, guests at Las Cuevas Research Station are able to experience indescribable wildlife encounters without even leaving the confines.
Discover Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the first jaguar reserve to be established in the world. Amongst 150 square miles of protected tropical forest, traverse a seemingly endless network of trails and overnight in deep isolation in a cabin that is fully immersed by tropical rainforest. In the company of knowledgeable expeditionary guides, move through vast terrains of tropical forest to track these fleeting big cats, as well as pumas, ocelots, margays and jaguarundis. The jaguar population is thriving, and the reserve holds the country’s largest concentration of wild cat species – in this biologically rich area of jungle, the chances of spotting an elusive jaguar are favourable.
Explore dramatic ocean ecosystems from tranquil Placencia, venturing in to Belize’s barrier reef and discovering little-visited atolls and cayes. Perhaps travel as far as Glover’s Reef to snorkel in this shining example of marine conservation where reef sharks, rays and turtles reside or take to shallow coastal waters to paddle beside nuzzling manatees. The jewel in the stone of the Caribbean Sea, the Great Blue Hole, doubles as the holy grail of diving sites, and we can arrange diving expeditions amongst ancient stalagmite and stalactite formations. Those without diving experience can still experience the majesty of the geological phenomenon by snorkelling or joining a flight-seeing trip.
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January to March is the driest and coolest time of year in Belize. It is the ideal time to explore the jungle and Mayan architecture, or simply relax on the beach. It is peak season, so it is worth booking in advance to secure the best accommodation.
January to March is the driest and coolest time of year in Belize. It is the ideal time to explore the jungle and Mayan architecture, or simply relax on the beach. It is peak season, so it is worth booking in advance to secure the best accommodation.
January to March is the driest and coolest time of year in Belize. It is the ideal time to explore the jungle and Mayan architecture, or simply relax on the beach. It is peak season, so it is worth booking in advance to secure the best accommodation.
April and May remain a good time to visit Belize, with mainly dry weather across the majority of the country. Heat and humidity increases but there is still very little rainfall. A quieter time to visit, outside of Easter
April and May are a great time to go diving and watch Whale Sharks at Glover’s Reef, part of a protected marine reserve called the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR), off Placencia.
April and May remain a good time to visit Belize, with mainly dry weather across the majority of the country. Heat and humidity increases but there is still very little rainfall. A quieter time to visit, outside of Easter.
April and May are a great time to go diving and watch Whale Sharks at Glover’s Reef, part of a protected marine reserve called the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR), off Placencia.
June and July bring the start of the rainy season, although showers tend to be short and sharp in the afternoon and evening. The Annual Lobster Festival marks the start of the lobster season, and it is the perfect time to indulge in the wonderful fresh seafood of the country.
June and July bring the start of the rainy season, although showers tend to be short and sharp in the afternoon and evening. The Annual Lobster Festival marks the start of the lobster season, and it is the perfect time to indulge in the wonderful fresh seafood of the country.
August to October is the main rainy season, with the chance of tropical storms and the occasional hurricane. Visitors numbers are low and some lodges close, but if you don’t mind a few showers it’s a quiet time to travel.
August to October is the main rainy season, with the chance of tropical storms and the occasional hurricane. Visitors numbers are low and some lodges close, but if you don’t mind a few showers it’s a quiet time to travel.
August to October is the main rainy season, with the chance of tropical storms and the occasional hurricane. Visitors numbers are low and some lodges close, but if you don’t mind a few showers it’s a quiet time to travel.
November and December see the country dry up, and humidity drops. The country is quiet until Christmas and New Year when accommodation is harder to come by.
November and December see the country dry up, and humidity drops. The country is quiet until Christmas and New Year when accommodation is harder to come by.
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