It's Ged and Kelsie 🙋🏽♀️ we are two Aussies enjoying the wonders of South America (with our travel companions Blaine & Elissa). After some last minute/poor planning we managed to find our way to the Amazon jungle! This trip was insanely good and so much fun - there was too much for just one vlog! Part One starts with our arrival in the bustling town of Iquitos, where we experience our first tuk tuk ride (of the trip) down to the edge of the Amazon river.
Our guide René (true jungle man with city street knowledge) ushered us onto a local boat to take us up river to Maniti Eco Lodge. The accomodation had us reliving school camps and wondering if the jungle wildlife would come calling into the cabin for a visit. We loved the lodge area and the feeling of having a small space of our own in the heart of the Amazon jungle (ahh…. so awesome).
The adventures started straight away and didn’t stop. A quick jungle hike made us realise just how easy it was to get lost in the vastness of our surrounds. Then after a quick ride down the river, we stopped at monkey island - a habitat for abandoned pet and other rescued monkeys. Just around the corner was an animal refuge which gave us the opportunity to get up close to some truly amazing creatures. On our way back to the lodge we stopped for a quick dip in the river (yes in the AMAZON RIVER! Locals do it all the time) and capped the day off with a night hike through the jungle. We thought the day hike was special but seeing the jungle come alive at night was something else…
The adventures have only just begun - keep an eye out for Part Two - coming soon.
When 🗓️: August 2023
Attractions 🧑💻
Maniti Eco Lodge:
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