The Napo Wildlife Center is an ultimate alternative luxury eco-hotel in Amazonian Ecuador. The lodge complex is located by the Anangucocha lake, within the unique ancestral territory of the Anangu Quichua Community, part of the Yasuni National Park. The lodge was designed with high-quality facilities and accommodations to provide an exclusive and personalized rain forest experience to travelers wishing to see the best of the Amazon.
The central structure, or main hall, of Napo Wildlife Center, offers several comfortable social areas, including a full-stocked bar, reading lounge where briefings may also be conducted and a 20-foot high observation tower that provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding wilderness. A combination of the main hall's location and the traditional openness of Kichwa architecture make it comfortable even during the heat of midday.
Napo Wildlife Center consists of 16 luxury cabanas which are large, offer one king-sized bed and one twin-sized bed, and feature private bathrooms with on-demand hot water showers. Each cabana has its own private porch and lake views. Ceiling fans and secure screens offer bug-free ventilation.
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
7 Activites at NWC
Ecological Tower
NWC is proud to show you their new tower. This 40 m tower, inaugurated a few months ago and built entirely by their people with raw material found in local areas. It will show you the best views of the Amazon Rainforest. Get into the upper floors to amaze yourself with a panoramic view of the complex and the whole Amazon.
Parrot Clay Licks
There are many parrot species. They eat salty clays to help themselves digest, but also show themselves for you to have an unforgettable experience. The tropical parrots are quite colorful and magnificent and they are waiting for you to have a look at them.
Kichwa Anangu Community
Get involved in the jungle activities and take part in the Kichwa Anangu living styles. Learn about how they live, their ancient relatives, their food and drinks, and their projects.
Birding
More than 610 species of birds are found in the area. You will have the opportunity to watch birds fly and behave in their natural habitat. Be a special witness of the rare species you can only find there.
Canopy Tower
20 minutes from the lodge is an incredible canopy tower where you can watch the surrounding landscapes. Climb the various forest levels and observe the best gifts nature has to offer.
Forest Trails
Hike the trails that surround the vast jungle, take pictures and see the many insects, animals and vegetation the Amazon offers.
Canoe Riding
To get to the Napo Wildlife Center you need to get in a canoe and cross the whole lake, but inside the complex you can ride around too. Explore with their experienced guides the black waters of the Anangucocha lagoon, see the animals that live there, enjoy a nice view of the Amazon and relax on this magical trip.