What to bring
- Passport (original or color copy)
- Lightweight quick drying short sleeve shirts
- Quick-drying long sleeve t-shirts
- Long pants made of quick-drying material
- Sandals or comfortable shoes
- Swimsuit and personal towel
- Hat or cap with strap
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Backpack with water protection
- Insect repellent (preferably citronella)
- Sun block
- Refillable water bottle for your personal use
- Hand flashlight with spare batteries or rechargeable flashlight LED light 500 lumens
- Binoculars (10×42) for better observation
- Notebook to make our daily check list
- Small blade may be useful in some cases
- Reading material for your free time
Amazon
The area we visit has a minimum percentage to be affected by malaria or yellow fever or other tropical diseases however before organizing your trip we recommend visiting your doctor to obtain the most appropriate information about tropical diseases and if it is important to take medication against them.
As a recommendation use the mosquito net during the night so that you do not have contact with mosquito bites or other insects during your rest.
Weather
Our Amazon has a marked dry season from November to February and the rainiest season runs from May to July. The temperature in the Amazon rainforest most of the year ranges from 18 to 25 degrees Celsius during the day, there’s a change during the night when temperatures could go as high as 15 degrees Celsius.
Size of Groups
For this type of activities it is very important to work with small groups, with a maximum of 10 passengers to guarantee our visitors a unique experience in the jungle with all its splendor, and thus help reduce our impact with an overload of groups that directly or indirectly affect the unique ecosystems we visit.
Important Information
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS – Don’t forget to bring your passport when you travel into the Amazon Region.
THE RAINFOREST – The area that we visit has a very marked dry season starting from December until March. The temperature in the Amazon rainforest is stable most of the year and typically ranges from 25 Centidegrees to 28 Centidegrees during the day. At night, temperatures can drop to 15 Centidegrees.
HEALTH ADVICE – The area we visit has a minimum percentage to be affected by malaria, yellow fever or other tropical diseases. However before organizing your trip we recommend visiting your doctor to obtain the most appropriate information about tropical diseases and whether or not you should take medication to prevent them. It is recommended that you use the mosquito net at night to prevent mosquito bites and other insects from disturbing you while you rest.
If you wear glasses or contacts, bring an extra pair. If you have significant allergies or chronic medical problems, wear a medical alert bracelet.
GROUP SIZE – We realize the extreme importance of small groups, not only because we want to ensure our visitors experience the jungle and all its splendor without being overcrowded, but also to reduce our impact on the unique ecosystems. That is why we limit each expedition to a maximum of around 10 passengers.
TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN – Although there are no age restrictions, we recommend that children be over five years old. For the expeditions with children, we suggest you to schedule private tours as they will be more comfortable and enjoyable. They will definitely get more out of the Amazon Rainforest experience with us because our guides are very careful and knowledgeable about this location. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Waita Lodge & Facilities
“When is the best time to go to the Amazon?”
You can visit the Amazon Rainforest year-round. During the dry-season from December to March the water levels in the Cuyabeno River (our main river for navigation) might decrease from 3- 5 meters deep to only 1 meter deep. This is a viable occurrence, so there is no guarantee.
“Do I have electricity for charging batteries at Waita Amazon Lodge?”
Our lodge provides electricity through solar panels and a generator, which are on from 18:00 to 22:00.
“How bad are insects during my stay at Waita Amazon Lodge?”
While deet/ insect repellent is recommended for night and day walks and for visits to the Laguna Grande, it is generally not needed on the bus, canoes, or the lodge.
“What vaccinations are required?”
Before organizing your trip we recommend visiting your doctor to obtain the most appropriate information about tropical diseases and whether or not you should take medication to prevent them. It is recommended that you use the mosquito net at night to prevent mosquito bites and other insects from disturbing you while you rest.
If you wear glasses or contacts, bring an extra pair. If you have significant allergies or chronic medical problems, wear a medical alert bracelet and bring your own medicines..