Lodge
An unparalleled experience of the visual splendour of the Amazon. As you survey the verdant jungle canopy, keep an eye out for the noisy yet evasive white-throated toucan, red howler monkeys and sloths snoozing in the treetops.
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
Accommodation
Cabins
Built in the traditional Kichwa style, the cabins have solar-powered hot water and private bathrooms. Fans and screened windows provide protection from mosquitoes and help to cool the rooms.
Each room has 110V sockets, although an adapter may be required for European visitors. Towels, laundry bags, biodegradable soap and shampoo are provided in the cabins.
Ecuadorian cuisine
Restaurant, bar and welcoming area
The restaurant offers a rustic and relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner, providing a welcoming environment for all patrons.
The restaurant's open windows allow guests to enjoy the sounds of the surrounding wildlife, including frogs and cicadas, while they diner.
The bar is furnished with wooden seating and tables that afford views of the lagoon, providing an ideal conclusion to your day. Enjoy a refreshing beverage, such as beer, wine, or a classic cocktail, while taking in the serene view of the lagoon. Engage in conversation with fellow visitors, tour guides, and lodge staff, fostering the personal connections that make a visit to Sani Isla truly exceptional.
The three-story welcoming area offers a tranquil space to relax on hammocks on the first deck, while the remaining levels provide an ideal setting for observing wildlife and enjoying private dining.
Canopy Tower
The open windows let you enjoy the song of the frogs and cicadas as you savor your meal.
An unparalleled experience of the visual splendour of the Amazon. As you survey the verdant jungle canopy, keep an eye out for the noisy yet evasive white-throated toucan, red howler monkeys and sloths snoozing in the treetops. A close encounter with colourful macaws, toucans, honeycreepers and tanagers awaits. The Tower is undoubtedly one of the trip's highlights.
THE SETTING
Comfort & Safety
Staying at Sani Lodge means relaxing in our comfortable cabins, enjoying our local Ecuadorian food, and having all the amenities you need to feel at home with the Kichwa people. Our aim is to ensure that our guests have an integrated local experience, immersed in the magic of the rainforest.
Natural Beauty
Sani Lodge offers the perfect opportunity to get in touch with primary rainforest. This lush landscape is home to a wide variety of wildlife including birds, mammals and reptiles. Encounter this breathtaking biodiversity and unparalleled scenery on our low-impact trails, built with environmental safety in mind.
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.
Let’s Get In Touch!
It would be great to hear from you! If you got any questions, please do not hesitate to send us a message. We are looking forward to hearing from you! We reply within 24 hours!
