Manu Wildlife Center

Manu Wildlife Center is located in the remote and biologically diverse Manu Wilderness of Southeastern Peru; east of the Manu River on the north bank of the Madre de Dios River. Amidst spectacular forest and incredible scenery, the density and diversity of animal and plant species reach a peak in the extreme western Amazon, near the foot of the Andes. The Manu Wildlife Center is incredibly remote and wild. Wildlife enthusiasts, birders, and nature photographers find Manu worth the extra effort and travelling time.

Since opening in 1996, Manu Wildlife Center has developed a reputation as THE lodge to visit to observe Amazonian wildlife. With the most photogenic macaw clay lick in Peru and the world’s largest known tapir clay lick, it is not surprising that

The Lodge is incredibly remote and wild. Wildlife enthusiasts, birders, and nature photographers find Manu worth the extra effort and travelling time. The Manu Wildlife Center offers more wildlife sightings and a higher level of comfort, at a lower price than any other lodge in the Manu region. Manu Wildlife Center: is the ONLY lodge in the Manu Lowlands with ANY of the following:

22 bungalows with private baths and hot showers & flush toilets.
All facilities are screened for your comfort.
48 kilometers of trails, half in scientific grids.
Towers at fruiting trees visited by mammals and canopy birds.
Minutes from the famous Macaw Clay Lick. (January 1994 cover story National Geographic Magazine)
World's best Tapir viewing.
Explore the 30 miles (48 km) of scientifically-designed forest trails surrounding the Center to search for the 10 species of resident monkeys, namely the acrobatic Black Spider Monkey, inquisitive Brown and White-fronted Capuchins, Bolivian Squirrel Monkey, Saddleback Tamarin, Dusky Titi, Night Monkey, Red Howler, Monk Saki, and the spectacular, mustachioed Emperor Tamarin. Birders delight at the large game birds such as Razor-billed Curassows and Pale-winged Trumpeters, which often pass within 200 yards (180 m) of the lodge.

Clay Licks & wildlife
Manu Wildlife Center puts you within camera range of colorful macaws, elusive tapirs, monkeys and other rainforest life.

The Blanquillo macaw clay lick, a short 25 minutes by boat from the lodge, is the only accessible macaw and parrot clay lick in the Manu area. From a floating blind, guests marvel as emerald green parrots and vibrant red and blue macaws arrive by the hundreds to eat the clay.

The world's largest tapir clay lick is just an hour's walk from the lodge. From the comfort and safety of a house-like blind above the lick, guests can observe and photograph 550-pound tapirs–the largest land animals in South America. Other visitors to this clay lick include Spider and Howler monkeys, Red Brocket Deer, peccaries and guans.

Black caiman, rich birdlife and families of giant otters are resident on the two nearby oxbow lakes. From stable catamarans, guests have the opportunity to see them up close, as well as a host of exciting birds including the prehistoric-looking Hoatzin.

Over 560 species of birds have been recorded in the forest surrounding Manu Wildlife Center. The area is also home to 12 species of monkey (including spider, monk saki and emperor tamarin) as well as jaguars and other large mammals. Forty miles of carefully-placed trails course through both terra firma and transitional flood plain forest, offering an opportunity for once-in-a-lifetime nature experiences.

Canopy platforms
With two canopy platforms located near the lodge, guests can experience the parallel world of the tree-tops. Both platforms are built within the canopies of huge, emergent trees. The 92-foot platform nearest the lodge gives a panoramic view and is accessed via a unique spiral staircase. The second, 125-foot platform offers spectacular scenery: lucky guests might even see Giant Otters frolicking in the oxbow lake below.