Accomodation

A lot of these lodges or fazendas as they are know are fairly simple in design with small windows to keep out the heat of the summer. They often have nice shady balconies and are set in their own private grounds. There are often plenty of trees around providing additional shading and a great variety of local birdlife.

Food is always plentiful and suitable for vegetarians as well. The lack of spice in the central regions of Brazil may disappoint those looking for somthing a little more exciting to tempt their taste buds. However to be able to eat good local produce and always have a wide range of vegetables to go along with the excellent meat is always welcome. Most of the lodges have good quality buffets but are flexible enough to include packed lunches if you are heading off for the entire day or will serve a very early morning breakfast for the mad keen birders amongst you.

Nearly all the accommodation (even the remote Amazon lodges) have power supplies in the rooms although this may not be available all day long. Generally it is easy to travel with your camera gear and even a laptop and charge up all your batteries ready for the exciting day ahead.