Jaú National Park Safari
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Remote expedition

Jaú National Park Safari

Travel roughly 250 km from Manaus into one of Brazil’s largest forest reserves for a rare, patient encounter with genuinely wild Amazonia.

Duration6–8 days
StylePrivate expedition
Plan this journey

The experience

A journey shaped
by the living forest.

Day 1

Leave Manaus around 08:30 for Novo Airão, arrange the park permit and have lunch. Continue by boat through Anavilhanas and camp near historic Velho Airão.

Day 2

Enter Jaú National Park and travel upriver to the Carabinani rapids for lunch, then continue to a remote riverside base for dinner and the night.

Day 3

Move deeper along the Jaú River, watching the riverbanks and forest canopy as conditions allow. Establish camp and explore carefully after dark.

Day 4

Spend a full day walking in the forest, learning from the guide, preparing lunch at camp and fishing before dinner.

Day 5

Explore creeks and river channels by boat, with slow wildlife observation in the morning and afternoon.

Day 6

Begin the return through the park, continuing to watch for birds, primates and other wildlife along the waterways.

Day 7

Return through Novo Airão and continue to Manaus. The programme can be shortened or extended between six and eight days according to conditions and your plan.

Included

  • Expedition boat and ground transfers
  • Park logistics and local guide
  • Meals, fruit and drinking water
  • Hammock-camp equipment

What to bring

  • Detailed packing list supplied
  • Long quick-drying clothing
  • Strong closed footwear
  • Dry bags, flashlight and personal medication

Made for you

Dates, pace and details are personal.

Tell Antonio when you will be in Manaus, how many are travelling and what kind of experience you want.

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