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Wildlife Locations

3 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Manu National Park

The unique diversity of Manu’s wildlife is due to the range of ecological zones that extend from 300 to 4,000 metres above sea level. More than 1,000 species of birds, 200 species of mammals, many reptiles, and around 10% of the world’s plant species have been recorded within the park's boundaries. Find Out More

  • Where: Madre de Dios
  • Ideal for viewing: woolly monkey, jaguar, blue-headed macaw, giant river otter, Andean cock-of-the-rock
  • Excellent for: Jaguar watching, Birdwatching , Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt

Tambopata National Reserve

Located in the Peruvian Amazon Basin, Tambopata National Reserve encompasses a vast area of protected lowland rainforest and palm swamps with an impressive biodiversity, including over 600 bird species, 200 mammal species, 1,000 butterfly species and an astonishing 10,000 species of plant. Find Out More

  • Where: Madre de Dios (Peruvian Amazon Basin)
  • Ideal for viewing: red-and-green macaw, capybara, giant otter, spider monkey, scarlet macaw
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching , Wildlife photography, Photography tours With Nick Garbutt

Cusco

Standing at an elevation of 3,400 metres, the city of Cusco was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in recognition of its unique historical remains. It is the cultural and architectural jewel of Peru and the perfect base from which to explore Machu Picchu and the Amazon jungle. Find Out More

  • Where: Central and Southeast Region
  • Excellent for: Activity & adventure, Hiking, History & culture

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Wildlife trips

Peru offers a staggering bio-diversity and wealth of wilderness areas including; the high altitudes of the Andes, the Amazonian rainforest, deep canyons, wild coastal areas, mangrove swamps and vast deserts. Little surprise then that Peru is home to over 1,700 species of bird and 500 species of mammal.

1 recommended trip. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Amazon’s Secrets: Rainforest Photography

Peru’s Manu Biosphere Reserve is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and is the jewel in the crown of Amazon wildlife viewing experiences. Discover its secrets with wildlife photographers Nick Garbutt and Alex Hyde on a journey from highland Andean cloud forest to lowland Amazon rainforest. Find out more about Amazon’s Secrets: Rainforest Photography

  • Price (inc. flights): 19 days from £12,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
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When to go

June to September is the best time to visit most regions; the mountainous areas are sunny during the day but cold at night.  The rainy season peaks between January and March. 

Seasons

  • Dry Season

    Jun to Sep: This is the winter but hardly ever cold, except at night. It is high season for both trekking and the Amazon.
  • Wet Season

    Jan to Mar: Heavy rains in the mountains and jungle is expected with occasional cold spells.

Wildlife events

  • Jun to Sep:

    In June many migrant birds reach Amazonia from the south

  • Oct to Feb:

    October is the start of breeding for most resident birds