Tambopata is a place where you can witness a wide range of animal species, as if you were filming a documentary. Here, the animals don’t move in a controlled manner like in zoos. Moreover, animals in Tambopata, Peru, just appear, bright, loud, and completely unaffected by your presence out of nowhere. So, if you walk slowly and remain still, you can indulge in wildlife photography. And here are the animals that you can mostly spot in Tambopata Amazon Rainforest on your trip.
All of us ask about the Jaguars‘ moment when they make their booking. Most of the Amazon, there is a possibility to spend 2 weeks without seeing one.
In Tambopata, there is a chance to change the odds. The reserve boasts one of the healthiest communities left on earth.
The river’s beaches in the morning and at dusk are the catwalks of Tambopata. A boat is drifting through a bend, your engine cuts off, and then there’s the ghost-like creature that has stepped into the woods to sip.
The water gushes off its jacket, and muscles swell through the perfect rosettes. Photographers, that’s why you took the 600mm lens across the borders.
If jaguars are silent royalty, the giant Otters are the rowdy teenagers that never got older. A group of eight to 10 will gather together to hunt as they play, laugh, and be jolly.
The majority of places are almost disappearing. In this area, they’re healthy, secure from predators, and totally unafraid of people who live in canoes.
You have likely never heard a sound like the one at a clay lick in the early morning. The clay is required to excrete toxins out of the seeds they consume, turning the whole process into a mad feast of color and noise.
Be early before the sun comes up, stay far away, and then see the sky turn into glitter. Earplugs should be used when you have sensitive ears, but you should not listen to them.
Climb at the best season onto a canopy, and you may have a long-necked eagle right close to you. It is very wide, with its claws longer than those of grizzly bears.
They hunt sloths and monkeys to eat breakfast, and appear identical to what you’d see if dinosaurs evolved into birds. Finding one isn’t easy, but with patience, you will find success.
The trees don’t sleep. Squirrel monkeys move through the trees in golden waves. Capuchins in white face are spotted following the boat tracks and hope you’ll throw an apple, or even your whole camera bag, if you turn around.
They sway in the wind as dawn breaks with roars that sound like dragons slithering through dirt. If luck really is smiling, you’ll see hairless uakaris with bright red faces, or even emperor Tamarins with their handlebar mustaches.
At night, the river’s color transforms. Black caimans cruise through the river with their nostrils and eyes over the water, looking similar to ancient submarines. Anacondas in green that are thicker than your thighs hang across branches in anticipation of the capybara to make a poor choice.
The tiny poison-dart frogs shine electric with headlamps. Brazilian Tapirs, shy horses-poi-elephant hybrids, can walk right over the porch of your lodge while eating dinner.
In reality, the best method to get deep into Tambopata is with a lodge that lives and breathes in the wilderness. Paradise Yakari Amazon Lodge sits within the Tambopata National Reserve.
Animals in Tambopata Peru will remind you that the world is amazing, yet wild, and is still worth safeguarding. Therefore, explore while it’s there and save your memories with wildlife photography. Finally, Paradise Yakari is a place to rest within the confines of wildlife and enjoy the different species.
What is the best time to view the wildlife?
The dry period between May and October brings easy trails with animals congregated on lakes and rivers.
How to encounter a jaguar?
During a week’s stay, you will have at least one sighting. If you’re lucky, you can see it multiple times.
What camera equipment is needed for photography?
Zoom lenses with a 100-400mm, or 150-600mm are the best choice.
Is Tambopata appropriate for families?
A lot of trails are smooth and simple to walk on. The most famous sights are via observation platforms or boats.
How to reach the wildlife area?
Your lodge can arrange everything from the airport pick-up to the boat ride upriver.