Sadiri lodge Madidi National Park
Sadiri lodge Madidi National Park
Sadiri Lodge is located just two and a half hours from Rurrenabaque by land and protecting an extension of land of approximately 34,000 ha within Madidi National Park, in the middle of the Bolivia Amazon region. The lodge is strategically placed in a quiet and mountainous location with spectacular views, the Sadidi Mountain Rainforest, a mountain range 900 meters above sea level.
The Sadiri Lodge takes its name from the old Tacana word: S’hadiri which means “resting place” and it is true to its name. The pleasant climate of this region where there are few mosquitoes and the possibility of contact with nature make it a unique place.
You can wander on the trails and around the lodge with chance to spot wildlife such as mammals, reptils, spiders, amphibians and a world of multi-colored insects. There is a great diversity of birds with more than 430 species, such as the Military Macaw (Ara militaris), 9 species of owls including the Subtropical-pygmy-Owl, colorful tanagers such as the Paradise tanager, the
endemic Yungas Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias weedeni), and the tiny Festive Coquette hummingbird amongst others.
Sadiri lodge is community project in the field of responsible tourism run by an indigenous community of San José de Uchupiamonas. The comfortable cabins in the middle of the jungle are 90% built with local materials and in the traditional style of Quechua-Tacana culture.
“Soak up” the culture and stories that the guide will share about this wonderful destination, home to various ethnic groups and communities that since ancient times have managed to adapt and coexist despite the complex mosaic concept of this very particular habitats that are neither terrestrial nor aquatic but a combination of both.
Join us on this adventure!
Madidi Park is considered the most biologically rich protected area on earth and a priority for conservation.
List of possible activities:
– Bird watching
– Camping
– Forest jungle walks
– Canopy
– River bath
– Hiking
– Boat ride
– Local indigenous culture walks and talks
– Animal and botanic species identification
– Visit to the San Jose de Uchupiamonas community
Madidi’s bird population represents 11% of the world’s 9,000 bird species. This protected area has the highest number of bird species in the world and it is thought that more studies will register over 1,100 species.
REFERENCE PROGRAM
FULL DAY PROGRAM
DAY 1 Rurrenabaque – Sadiri Lodge – Poroto Waiq´u
You will be met in the Rurrenabaque airport by one of our guides and a chauffeur. You will be taken to Sadiri Lodge’s office to fix some administrative issues and learn about the details of your upcoming trip. We then take you to the town of San Buenaventura “Puerta del Madidi”, and to visit the Madidi National Park main office to register and pay the entrance fee for the protected area.
The trip, in 4×4 vehicles, regularly takes approximately 2 hours, but stops at strategical spots along the route between San Buenaventura and Tumupasa can extend the journey for up to 3 hours. On route you will be able to observe some of the boreal or austral migrant birds (depending on the time of the year), and the Red-Bellied-Macaw (Ara manilata), or the possibility of sighting, sloths,capibaras or tayras crossing the road.
During the travel you will be offered a small snack.
At your arrival to Sadiri Lodge, you will be welcomed by our team who happy for your presence will offer you a delicious natural juice and the guide will give you a little tour around the lodge till lunch is ready.
Lunch will be served in the “Micuna Huasi” dining room with a spectacular view of the pristine forest.
After lunch, you will take a 3 hour walk to the “Poroto Waiq´u” trail, where with a bit of luck you might see brown capuchin monkeys and the Starred-Wood Quail (Odontophorus stellatus).
You will return to Rurrenabaque arriving at 16:30 approximately and we will take you to your hotel or airport.
RELAX 2 DAY PROGRAM
DAY 1 Rurrenabaque – Sadiri Lodge- Poroto Waiq´u
You will be met in the Rurrenabaque airport by one of our guides and a chauffeur. You will be taken to Sadiri Lodge’s office to fix some administrative issues and learn about the details of your upcoming trip. We then take you to the town of San Buenaventura “Puerta del Madidi”, and to visit the Madidi National Park main office to register and pay the entrance fee for the protected area.
The trip, in 4×4 vehicles, regularly takes approximately 2 hours, but stops at strategical spots along the route between San Buenaventura and Tumupasa can extend the journey for up to 3 hours. On route you will be able to observe some of the boreal or austral migrant birds (depending on the time of the year), and the Red-Bellied-Macaw (Ara manilata), or the possibility of sighting a sloth or tayra crossing the road.
During the travel you will be offered a small snack.
At your arrival to Sadiri Lodge, you will be welcomed by our team who happy for your presence will offer you a delicious natural juice and will accommodate you in your private cabins with private bathroom and a gas heated shower, where as soon as you arrive you will have the chance to see a mahogany tree in its natural habitat.
Lunch will be served in the “Micuna Huasi” dining room with a spectacular view of the pristine forest.
In the afternoon, we take a walk down the “Poroto Waiq´u” trail, where with a bit of luck you might see brown capuchin monkeys and the Starred-Wood Quail (Odontophorus stellatus).
We return to the lodge for dinner. In the evening if you wish you will be able to share a moment with your Uchupiamona Hosts, and learn of their experiences and their tales and local traditions and of how their village San Jose de Uchupiamonas has lived in harmony with nature for over 400 years. You will also have the option of taking night walks to appreciate how life in the jungle changes and transforms during the hours of the night.
There always exists the possibility to stay and enjoy a relaxed afternoon taking in the view from our observation-platform of humming birds. There will be a snack at your disposal in the dining room.
DAY 2 Sadiri Lodge –Sambu
Buffet breakfast in the dining room at the time previously arranged by our visitors, where you will be able to enjoy a delicious local espresso coffee distilled in the indigenous way still prevalent in the village of San Jose de Uchupiamonas, whilst watching birds from the platform.
Later we have a 3 hour walk down the “Sambu” trail, where you can see the MilitaryMacaw (Ara militaris), the Solitary Eagle (Haliaetus solitarius), the Striated Antbird (Drymophila devillei), and always the possibility of seeing spider monkeys, and/or tamarin monkeys who, curious of your presence, could be watching you. With a bit more luck you could encounter a tapir, or see mammal tracks, and observe the gigantic trees that speak of the antiquity of the forest. We arrive to the natural Wairapata observatory to enjoy the
panoramic view of the Sadiri hillside, appreciate the coloring of the forest by the flowers and trees and enjoy the abundance of bird songs.
From the observatory you can watch species of birds in flight and view the horizon of the territory that is protected by the existence of Sadiri lodge, and with your visit you contribute to its preservation.
THREE DAY PROGRAM
DAY 1 Rurrenabaque – Sadiri Lodge- Poroto Waiq´u
You will be met in the Rurrenabaque airport by one of our guides and a chauffeur. You will be taken to Sadiri Lodge’s office to fix some administrative issues and learn about the details of your upcoming trip. We then take you to the town of San Buenaventura “Puerta Del Madidi”, and to visit the Madidi National Park main office to register and pay the entrance fee for the protected area.
The trip, in 4×4 vehicles, regularly takes approximately 2 hours, but stops at strategical spots along the route between San Buenaventura and Tumupasa can extend the journey for up to 3 hours. On route you will be able to observe some of the boreal or austral migrant birds (depending on the time of the year), and the Red-Bellied-Macaw (Ara manilata), or the possibility of sighting a sloth or tayra crossing the road.
During the travel you will be offered a small snack.
At your arrival to Sadiri Lodge, you will be welcomed by our team who happy for your presence will offer you a delicious natural juice and will accommodate you in your private cabins with private bathroom and a gas heated shower, where as soon as you arrive you will have the chance to see a mahogany tree in its natural habitat.
Lunch will be served in the “Micuna Huasi” dining room with a spectacular view of the pristine forest.
In the afternoon, we take a walk down the “Poroto Waiq´u” trail, where with a bit of luck you might see brown capuchin monkeys and the Starred-Wood Quail (Odontophorus stellatus).
We return to the lodge for dinner. In the evening if you wish you will be able to share a moment with your Uchupiamona Hosts, and learn of their experiences and their tales and local traditions and of how their village San Jose de Uchupiamonas has lived in harmony with nature for over 400 years. You will also have the option of taking night walks to appreciate how life in the jungle changes and transforms during the hours of the night.
There always exists the possibility to stay and enjoy a relaxed afternoon taking in the view from our observation-platform of humming birds .There will be a snack at your disposal in the dining room.
DAY 2 Sadiri Lodge- Sambu- Camino milenario
Buffet breakfast in the dining room at the time previously arranged by our visitors, where you will be able to enjoy a delicious local espresso coffee distilled in the indigenous way still prevalent in the village of San Jose de Uchupiamonas, whilst watching birds from the platform.
Later we have a 3 hour walk down the “Sambu” trail, where you can see the MilitaryMacaw (Ara militaris), the Solitary Eagle (Haliaetus solitarius), the Striated Antbird (Drymophila devillei), and always the possibility of seeing spider monkeys, and/or tamarin monkeys who, curious of your presence, could be watching you. With a bit more luck you could encounter a tapir, or see mammal tracks, and observe the gigantic trees that speak of the antiquity of the forest. We arrive to the natural Wairapata observatory to enjoy the
panoramic view of the Sadiri hillside, appreciate the coloring of the forest by the flowers and trees and enjoy the abundance of bird songs.
From the observatory you can watch species of birds in flight and view the horizon of the territory that is protected by the existence of Sadiri lodge, and with your visit you contribute to its preservation.
Return for lunch in the dining room “Micuna Huasi”.
In the afternoon, after a short rest, you will walk on the “Milenario” trail where you can see the White- crested Spadebill (Platyrinchusplatyrhynchos) and White- bellied PygmyTyrant (Myiornisalbiventris).
During the walk you will discover the wonders of medicinal plants and trees that tell the age of the forest. The guide will share his knowledge of the jungle and on the abundance of plant life that are used for years by Uchupiamonas people as natural medicine, as well as stories of the trail that was traveled by their ancestors.
After a walk of approximately 40 min you will arrive at the “Wabudajaida” stream. The guide will share with you ancestral stories about the meaning of the name of the stream and his knowledge about the jungle and the abundance of plant life that are used for years by the Josesanos to make ancestral tools. You will get to a natural waterfall, where you can enjoy bathing in the crystal clear waters of a natural pool in the middle of the
jungle. Throughout the walk you will have the opportunity to observe birds. Arriving at the Pishaqui viewpoint you can see the hill Wabudajaida and enjoy a spectacular view. It is also time for you to take souvenir photographs.
Return to the lodge for dinner. In the evening, according to the visitor´s desires, you can share with our guide and local team a talk about the uses, customs, and rituals of the indigenous Uchupiamonas or wander in search of owls or other animals.
DAY 3 Sadiri Lodge – Cakiawaca- Rurrenabaque
Buffet breakfast. A three hour walk down the “Cakiawaca” trail down the edge of the hill heading towards the north of the Madidi National Park, where you might sight the endemic Yungas Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias weedeni), the Razor- billed Curassow (Mitu tuberosum) with the possibility of seeing tapirs and surprise encounters with rarer animals.
After approximately 2 hours of walking you will arrive at a place from where you can see the sacred mountain of Kakiawaka, where the guide will tell you the legend of this mountain.
Return to the lodge to have lunch in the dining room at 12.00 hrs. After lunch we return to Rurrenabaque at 13:30 hrs. During the trip you may encounter some of the boreal or austral migrants (depending on the time of year) and the Red-Bellied Macaw (Orthopsittaca-Ara-manilata).
Arrival to Rurrenabaque at 16:00 hrs and transport to the airport for the visitors that have a flight.
This program involves two of the most biodiverse and beautiful areas in Bolivia and the world. You will not only venture into the depths of the Madidi National Park, but you will also have the opportunity to explore the important Municipal Protected Area “Pampas Del Yacuma”; Flooded lowlands full of biodiversity in flora and fauna, where birds, alligators, turtles, capybaras, anacondas,
monkeys and even endemic pink river dolphins among others abound.
Keep in mind that the programs may change due to special circumstances like bad weather conditions.
There are also 4 or 5 days programs and trips in combination with a visit to Chalalan Ecolodge. Contact us to book a trip or to get further details on the programs.
Another option for a visit combining both pampas and Madidi park is Caracoles Ecolodge.
