Jaguar and Andean Bear safari in Colombia

We will leave this day fairly flexible for the group, but will have a vehicle available to take us to the Hummingbirds observatory. Or you can simply walk around the historic centre of Bogata with one of our guides.

We may also need the visit to the Hummingbird observatory for this morning and it is enroute to Chingaza. We will drive deep into the park to stay in wilderness cabins and then look for wildlife, like Spectacled Bears, from the roadside.

Overnight: Simple cabins inside Chingaza National Park

After breakfast, we will explore the spectacular landscapes of Chingaza and its lagoons, looking for the spectacled bear by car. Optional hikes up to 10 kms by some trails of the Paramo ecosystem learning about the endemic plants, and animals of the protected area the whole day.

Although Andean/Spectacled bears are not territorial the local researchers and wildlife guides will know some of their favourite feeding areas and we will use this information to help us photograph them.

Believe or not, Andean bears have something in common with Mountain Gorillas. They build platforms on top of trees where they take naps and allow their food to digest.

Three hour vehicle transfer to Hato La Aurora in 4×4 cars passing through stunning andscapes and observing birds and mammals enroute. Optional afternoon canoe paddle looking for riverside wildlife.

Overnight: Hato La Aurora reserve

You will have a full day safari in 4×4 vehicles searching for the Big 5 of the reserve: Capybara, Anaconda, Anteater, Puma and Jaguar – it’s quite a list!

Big cats like Puma and Jaguar are not easy to see in Hato la Aurora and that is why we have to be patient and commit plenty of days to the safari to increase our chances.

Learn about the conservation balance between the cattle and the ecotourism activities. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will have a transfer in 4×4 towards Yopal, where you will take a flight to Bogota.

Overnight: Courtyard by Marriot Airport

Sadly, this is your last day in Colombia and you will be transferred to the airport. Or, you could extend your trip to another amazing wildlife location, like the Colombia Amazon!