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The highest biodiversity in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest!
The most biodiverse spot in the planet per unit hectare. We are the only ecolodge in Ecuador 100% owned and run by an indigenous community
Yasuní biosphere reserve
Sani Lodge
The highest biodiversity in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest!
Sani Lodge is located inside the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve and owns 24 000 hectares inside the Yasuní National Park. Our total land comprises 42,000 hectares (103,784 acres) of virgin forest. The closest city is Francisco de Orellana ( Coca ) located at three hours away and totally isolated from western human impacts, a perfect place to enjoy a lush primary forest considered by scientists like the most diverse spot per unit hectare in the planet.
Staying at Sani Lodge means relaxing in our comfortable cabins, enjoying our native Ecuadorian food, and having all the amenities needed to feel at home with the Kichwa. Our goal is to ensure that you have a local integrative experience so that you can feel completely immersed in the magic of the rainforest.
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Why choose Sani?
About Us
Yasuní biosphere reserve
The highest biodiversity in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest!
Sani Lodge is situated within the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, owns 42,000 hectares, 25,000 of which are part of the Yasuní National Park. The nearest town is Francisco de Orellana (Coca), accessible by motor canoe in three hours. The secluded location, free from external influences, offers an ideal setting to experience the unique biodiversity of the region's primary forest, regarded by scientists as the most diverse per unit area on the planet.
Mission
Our aim is to provide a livelihood for the Sani Isla Kichwa community by offering guests the opportunity to experience our culture and unique beautiful environment while promoting sustainable ecotourism in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest.
The following values guide our actions and decisions:
• Respect for the Environment
• Respect for Human Dignity
• Team work
• Professionalism
Our Vision
To give the world a deeper understanding of what it means to live in harmony with the forest and allow others to experience our way of life.
By promoting sustainable practices here in Ecuador, we can show the world how effective sustainable ecotourism can be.
Becoming an internationally recognised tourist destination of excellence will empower us to grow and protect our community, our Rainforest home, culture and traditions for generations to come.
Air transport
A short 30 minute flight from Quito to Francisco de Orellana (Coca) is the quickest way to get to the starting point of the trip.
Ground transportation
The journey from Quito to the Amazon Basin takes approximately five and a half hours. The route ascends to an altitude of 4,000 metres on the eastern slopes of the Andes, before descending through spectacular valleys and stunning landscapes to reach the Amazon Basin at 500 metres. The final destination is Puerto Francisco de Orellana (Coca), situated at an altitude of 255 metres above sea level. Vans with a driver can be hired upon request.
Bus Option
There are two terminals in Quito: Quitumbe in the south and Carcelen in the north. We advise that you take the last bus at 11:30 PM, which takes seven hours. There are numerous bus companies operating such as Baños, Esmeraldas and Putumayo
Travelling from the south of Ecuador
Baños hot springs is an ideal location to continue your journey into the jungle. This is an excellent option for those who have already explored the south of the country, including Cuenca city, Cotopaxi National Park and the surrounding area.
Outsanding Wildlife
A visit to Sani Lodge is an opportunity to explore our forest, which is home to 2274 species, including a wide variety of climbers, epiphytes, millennial trees and shrubs. This vast sanctuary is home to a wide variety of animals including jaguars, pumas, giant otters, squirrel monkeys, as well as 580 species of birds, 80 species of bats, 105 species of amphibians, 83 species of reptiles, 64 species of stingless bees and 100,000 insects per hectare. Our extensive knowledge of Amazonian wildlife allows us to provide our clients with an authentic and unique experience of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest.We are home to twelve species of monkeys, including squirrel, howler, tamarin, wolly and spider monkeys.
