Sani Lodge pairs a full service, first class jungle expedition, with ecologically friendly tourism. Sani Lodge is 100% owned and operated by the indigenous Sani Isla Quichua community of Ecuador . Your support of this ecotourism project will enable native people to protect the fragile Ecuadorian jungle ecology and promote better education and employment opportunities within the community.

Clustered on the shore of a remote black water lagoon are our newly constructed private, thatch-roofed cabañas. Each is equipped with twin beds, electric lights, and modern bathrooms with showers. And since the facility is powered entirely by solar panels, there is no noisy generator to drown out the magical night sounds of the jungle. Our open-air dining room and bar offer exquisite views of colorful sunsets over our beautiful lake.

Organized activities during your stay at the Lodge are customized to your interests. Our program includes early morning hikes, canoe trips around our lagoon, piranha fishing, and night walk adventures. Climb our 30-meter high canopy observation tower, built around a mighty Kapok, for a bird's eye view of the area. Our extensive network of trails provides easy access to many different ecological zones, from Tierra Firma, to aqueous swamps, ecosystems teaming with unique wild life and plant diversity. An expert bird guide is available for all who are interested in viewing the large diversity of avian species that inhabit the area.

All travelers to Sani Lodge spend a day on the opposite or south side of the Rio Napo. The Napo divides the region and segregates animal populations and plant communities. Here on the south side for example, you can find 4 different species of monkey that cannot be seen to the north, and observe geological variations in terrain. There is also a clay lick on the south side of the Napo that welcomes many species of parrots. You may observe, without disturbing, these beautiful birds from a thatched blind.

Location:

•  3 hours down the Río Napo from Coca, located on 90.000 acres of pristine rain forest.

• Access is by motorized and paddle canoe only; there are no roads in the area.
• Flights from Quito to Coca can be arranged (30 minutes flight).

Accommodations:

• Private cabañas with twin beds or double beds, with modern bathroom and showers.
• Electric lights powered by eco-friendly solar panels.
• Full service bar and lounge area.
• Hot / Warm water generated with solar energy.
• Excellent 3 course meals, featuring international cuisine and samples of local forest foods, attended by full wait staff.
• Floating balsa raft with hammocks
• Camping area available