Los Llanos

Kamadac
Specialized Travel Agency for Venezuela

Safari to Los Llanos

General Information: About a third of all Venezuela can be described as Los Llanos ('the plains'). This vast area is typified by extremely flat savanna scenery, isolated woodland, and thin strips of jungle along the edge of a network of rivers and streams. Human population is sparse, but animal life is abundant - 350 bird species, more than 50 types of mammal, in addition to thousands of insects, reptiles and fish. Compared to the Andes it could be a different planet.

Duration: 4 days,

ITINERARY
Day 1: The jeep safari begins at our office in Merida at 8:00 am. From Merida our tour travels up the valley and over the mountains to Barinas, a city on the edge of Los Llanos. The scenery of the Andes en route is not to be missed. We are going to stop and show you some highlights along the way - the stone church of Juan Felix Sanchez at San Rafael, the Condor Rehabilitation Centre and a chance to see Laguna Mucubaji in the Sierra Nevada Nacional Park.
Through thick forest the altitude declines but the temperature rises until Barinas where the flatlands begin. The drive over rough roads takes the tour towards a village called Mantecal. During this portion of the trip you'll have your first glimpse of the endless savanna and varieties of bird life. Our days´ journey ends at the camp where are small huts equipped with mosquito netting and hammocks.

Day 2 - 3: We have two full days to enjoy what the camp and surrondings offers. Our goal is to view the variety of wildlife this region has to offer. The different activities this trip includes are: canoeing down river to see fresh water dolphins, fishing for pirahnas that you may choose to have for dinner, safari / looking for caiman or anacondas and horseback riding. Some of the birds we may view are the scarlet, white and black ibises, storks and white egrets. Other animals we will have the opportunity to see are anteaters, capybaras, anaconda, snakes, iguanas, turtles and the
typical Los Llanos cows. The days will end with spectacular sunset.

Day 4: It's time to move on! You have the option to come back to Merida with us, get
dropped off along the way like Barinas, or continue your adventure via Mantecal to San Fernando or to do some rafting or kayak.

PRICE PER PERSON : 265EUR, additional 30 EUR for rafting on the 4th day.

INCLUDED:
All meals (except last day supper)
Transport.
Boatride on the Apure river, lifesavers
All activities and required extra gear and guides.
Fishing gear
Professional - Naturalist and Bilingual guides.
All overnight stays in hammocks with mosquito nets.

EQUIPMENT TO BRING ALONG
Insect repellent, sun protection, hat, swim wear, light clothing, good walking shoes, flashlight and your passport.

GETTING THERE AND AWAY

BUS
There are buses leaving from Caracas several times a day to Merida the journey takes 12 to 15 hours.

! Please note: If you take a bus in Venezuela, the driver used to turn on the air condition at full power and it can get very cold in the bus down to 7*C (45F). Take warm clothes inside the bus.

AIR
It is 500 meters distance to the west from the international airport in Caracas to the national airport.
At the moment there are several flights leaving daily to Merida or Valera.

PLEASE NOTE:
You can book now all internal flights with the KAMADAC travel service, as well as airport assistances and Pick-up services. We offer a pick-up service from all airports in Venezuela (including Isla Maragarita). Our driver will wait for your flight at the airport with a sign bearing your name. This is for your security, so you can be sure you are in safe hands, which is particularly important if you arrive late at night. The driver will then transport you and your luggage safely to your hostel/hotel.
We gladly organize your round trip from and to Caracas as your wish.

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