Day 15: Blanquillo

This day we will use a strategically located observation tower rises 46 meters above Camungo Lake and the jungle floor, giving us more chances to observe wildlife including the Giant Otter and many different species of birds that are common to this altitude of the canopy such as macaws, toucans, woodcreepers, woodpeckers can be observed flying near this platform.  Enjoy the spectacular view with large canopies from a tall Kapok tree with a 360 degree view

A night birding can be productive with Great Potoo, Common Potoo and even Long-tailed Potoo. Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 16: Blanquillo – Boca Manu

This morning we have a second chance to visit the macaw clay lick before packing our luggage and setting off again on our motorized boat toward Boca Manu Lodge. We walk on the trail system since arrival and try to see Rufous-Vented Ground-Cuckoo, Least Grebe, manakins, etc.

Day 17: Boca Manu – Salvador Lake

Very early and after registering in the official tourist logbook at Limonal, the Park Rangers Headquarters and eating an early breakfast, we follow the Manu River until we arrive Salvador Lake, our base safari campsite (screened double rooms, dining room, bathrooms, radio communication is available). This canoe ride gives us the opportunity to observe the immensity of the rainforest and the diversity of birdlife, reptiles and mammals. You will often see animals sunning themselves on beaches, or foraging for food in the trees lining the riverbanks. We arrive early in the afternoon and have lunch before setting off on a jungle trail. Our time is spent looking for wildlife inside the rainforest and on Salvador Oxbow Lake, until the sun goes down and we return to camp. We explore Salvador Lake by paddling quietly along on a catamaran, giving us the opportunity to observe unique species of birds, monkeys, caimans and with luck the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). This endangered species can be seen swimming, fishing, eating and playing.

Day 18: Salvador Lake

We rise early in the morning, as the forest is awakened by the Red Howler monkey (Aloatta seniculus) declaring its territory. A morning walk before breakfast is a great way to catch wildlife in the pursuit of food, as the temperature is very pleasant at this time of day.

The 20 minutes walk from the river to the lake takes you though a nice terra firme forest. The epigone trail around the lake has a good selection of bird species where we should be looking for the range-restricted black-faced Cotinga. Overnight in the safari campsite.