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Immerse in the magic of the rainforest
Sani Lodge is committed to the preservation of the environment, playing a significant role in the conservation of the Amazon rainforest. The lodge’s 31,000-hectare protected area encompasses a diverse array of ecosystems, contributing to the biodiversity of the region.
Sani Lodge is an excellent location for wildlife viewing in the Yasuní National Park and Biosphere Reserve region. This is due to its strategic location, which is well connected by a vast network of trails that traverse the forest.
This lodge offers a range of accommodation options, including nine superior standard cabins, three suites and a family cabin, with a total capacity of six guests. This flexibility allows us to tailor our services to meet your specific needs.
Services
Cabins
Relaxing in our comfortable cabins, built in the traditional Kichwa style.
Meals & Drinks
Our chefs prepare a variety of international and local Ecuadorian cuisine.
Safety
The guides carry first-aid kits and are trained in providing emergency care.
Internet & Laundry Service
Free internet connection at the restaurant. Laundry service is available for an additional fee.
Electricity and water
Free internet connection at the restaurant. Laundry service is available for an additional fee.
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Discover the most biodiverse place on the planet
Adventure Experience
Duration: 4 DAYS Macaws, toucans, parrots, sloths, black caimans, monkeys and close encounters with Amazonian flora: thousand-year-old kapok trees, palm trees, orchids and bromeliads. Parrot clay lick, ethnomedicine, Amazonian cultures, walks in primary forest birdwatching in the 118-foot canopy tower, canoe rides, piranha fishing, night walks in search of reptiles and amphibians.
Birding and Photography Tours
Duration: 4 DAYS Guaranteed checklist of 180 bird species out of the 593 found so far! Bird specialities such as Rufous Potoo, Harpy Eagle (rare), Black Red Necked Cotinga, Cocha Antshrike, local and bilingual bird guides available. Canopy tower, terra firme forest trails, varzea and igapo, islands, clay licks.
Deep Jungle Experience
Duration: 5 DAYS The hidden corners of the Amazon jungle, home to tapirs, giant otters and peccaries. Exquisite flora and fauna, ancient cultures, traditions, ancestral medicine. 6 hour remote trail hike, bird watching and wildlife observation from the canopy tower, piranha fishing, 12 species of monkeys, parrot clay lick, night canoe rides and more.
Adventure & Soul Cleansing
Duration: 5 DAYS A unique blend of adventure and insight into the shamanic practices of the Amazonian culture. Birdwatching, clay licks, nature walks and wildlife viewing from the canopy tower. Piranha fishing, several species of monkey, night canoe rides and walks in search of insects, nocturnal mammals and reptiles. Spiritual cleansing with the shaman.
Love Getaways
Duration: ALWAYS We offer a range of romantic experiences to suit your needs, from proposals and weddings to engagements. Our private dining options near the lake provide a tranquil setting to enjoy the sounds of the forest and lagoon. Our services include decorated tables, personalised service, champagne and sparkling wine.
Adventure Experience
Birding and Photography Tours
Deep Jungle Experience
Adventure and Soul Cleansing
Love Getaways
Sani Warmi: empower the women of the community
We are the Kichwas of the Amazon
Built in the traditional Kichwa style, the cabins have solar-powered hot water and private bathrooms.
Our extensive knowledge of Amazonian wildlife allows us to provide our clients with an authentic and unique experience of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest
Unparalleled & Magical experience in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle
Staying at Sani Lodge means relaxing in our comfortable cabins, enjoying our local Ecuadorian food, and having all the amenities you need to feel at home with the Kichwa people.
Why choose us
CANOPY TOWER
An unparalleled experience of the visual splendour of the Amazon
As you survey the verdant jungle canopy, keep an eye out for the noisy yet evasive white-throated toucan, red howler monkeys and sloths snoozing in the treetops. A close encounter with colourful macaws, toucans, honeycreepers and tanagers awaits.
News & Offers
Climate Crisis
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History of Sani Lodge
Don Orlando Gualinga’s house is located near the center of the Community, a preferential location for him because he was on
Love in the Amazon
The Amazon has long been considered an inhospitable, wild place thanks to Hollywood’s portrayal of it in films such as Anac