The Cabanas Shiripuno have been built from materials available in the area in order to maintain harmony with the environment, using traditional techniques and making as little negative impact on nature as possible. There are a total of 4 thatch-roofed cabins divided in double, triple, and quadruple rooms, with private facilities. The total capacity is for 24 visitors. There is no electricity in the Cabanas Shiripuno. Make sure to bring a flashlight! LOCATION Shiripuno Lodge is located in the rainforest of the Pastaza and Orellana Provinces on the anthropological Reserve Huaorani, approximately 6 hours from the town of Francisco de Orellana (a.k.a. Coca). The area is in one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world and can be easily reached by land, river or by plane. SHIRIPUNO RIVER The Shiripuno River is located in the area just south of Yasuni National Park, which is the largest national park in Ecuador. The river formerly belonged to the national park, but later became part of the Huaorani Reserve. Extensive development has not reached this territory so human impact still remains quite minimal. For this reason, the region enjoys the same biodiversity as the national park and visitors are able to experience an abundance of spectacular flora and fauna. THE HUAORANI PEOPLE These tribes have inhabited the headwaters of the Amazon for millennia. They have lived as hunters and gatherers, entirely without contact from outsiders until the end of the 1950s. Most of the 1,200 remaining Huaorani continue to maintain a largely traditional lifestyle.Shiripuno Lodge near Yasuni National Park ECOLOGICAL PROJECT Priority is given not only to the rainforest preservation but also to help maintain and support the Huaorani natives' culture and tradition. The entrance fee (US$ 20.00) goes entirely to the people of the Community of Neoneno who, upon expiration of the 10 year convention, will receive full ownership of Shiripuno Lodge.
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.