Tambopata National Reserve
Rainfall is around 2500 – 3500 millimeters per year, with most rainfall occurring in the rainy season months from November to April. The average temperature in the National Reserve is 28° C (82° F), with daily highs of 34° C (94° F) and nightly lows of 22° C (72° F). During the dry season cold fronts from the South Atlantic occur every month or so, with daily temperatures dropping as low as 16° C (59° F) and nightly temperatures to 13° C (55° F).
Cusco
Dry Season: Mid April - October.Hot, dry days and cold nights
Wet Season: November - Mid April. Usually clear and dry most mornings with outbursts of heavy rain in the afternoons.
Cusco temperature (averages)
*High temperature 67F / 19C
*Low temperature 41F / 6C
ABOUT THE LODGE
Sandoval Lake Lodge is constructed almost entirely of ecologically-harvested "driftwood" mahogany trees collected from the floods that naturally carry logs downriver out of Manu National Park. The Lodge is one extended structure consisting of a large screened main dining room/lounge with 25 fully-screened double-occupancy rooms (50 beds) with private bathrooms with hot shower and toilets, arranged in two wings.
All rooms and communal areas have electricity, supplemented by kerosene lamps and candles. Camcorders can be recharged from our generator, but please note that guests may need to bring a special adaptor to plug into the generator.
MEALS AND DRINKS AT SANDOVAL LAKE LODGE
All meals are included in the trip: from the Lunch on the first day until the breakfast on the last day, We believe that our guests should experience as much of the Peruvian cuisine as possible, and this is reflected in the range of Peruvian dishes offered, with an occasional international twist. Typical lunch dishes served are lomo saltado (a spicy mix of stir fried beef, tomato, peppers, onion and french fries) and arroz con pollo (a mildly spicy mix of saffron rice, chicken and vegetables).
Our experienced kitchen personnel can also cater for special dietary requirements, such as low or no salt, low or no sugar, low or no fat, and vegetarian (strict "vegan") or "ovo-lacto" vegetarian), upon request.
SUGGESTIONS FOR PACKING:
*Travel alarm clock
*Hat (one that will not come off on the windy boatrides)
*Sunglasses & sunscreen
*Notebook
*Small backpack
*Canteen or water bottle
* Personal toiletris,First-aid kit and all medications
*A pair of sneakers or hiking boots and sandals (rubber boats during rainy season
*Binoculars
*Camera and/or camcorder
*Rain suit or long poncho (100% waterproof)
*Insect repellent
*Large, bright flashlight
*Cash for souvenirs , alchoholic beverages, etc... at the lodge
*Photocopy of your passport
*NOTE: Cusco can be cold, especially at night. Please bring a windproof jacket and warm layers to wear in Cusco.
Please note: You should arrive to the lodge in clothes which you do not mind getting slightly dirty or wet, and should wear footwear that is suitable to walk on a rain forest trail. Sun cream, insect repellent, hat and waterproof clothing should be carried in hand luggage and kept accessible for the journey to the lodge. It`s not necessary to bring all of your luggage with you to Sandoval Lake Lodge. You will enjoy your trip more if only the essentials are brought. YOUR MAIN BAGGAGE CAN BE LEFT IN OUR STORE ROOM AT OUR OFFICE IN PUERTO MALDONADO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Important: Though we have never heard of anyone contracting yellow fever anywhere in Peru or neighboring countries nevertheless we recommend a current yellow fever vaccination for those visiting the rainforest lodges. This vaccination, which is valid for 10 years, must be administered AT LEAST 10 days before the guest’s arrival in Peru.Please consult your physician.
Sandoval Lake Lodge has a basic first aid kit which also includes anti-venom. The lodge is equipped with a short-wave radio and is in contact with our Cusco office every morning and evening.
IN CASE OF FLIGHT CANCELLATION
1.If the flight Lima or Cusco to Puerto Maldonado is cancelled owing to bad weather or maintenance of the aircraft, then the guest loses the first night in Sandoval. No refund can be given and the guest is responsible for the costs of the additional night in Lima or Cusco.
2.If the plane is cancelled Puerto Maldonado/Cusco or Lima the guests must pay for any additional costs incurred during this extra night and boat transportation.
USEFUL REFERENCES
*Macaws: winged Rainbows by Charles Munn, Cover story January 1994 National Geographic Magazine
“Where the Andes meet the Amazon” 2001 by Kim MacQuarrie with photos by Andre Baertschi
*A Neotropical Companion 1999 by Mark Kricher
*Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide 1997 by L.H. Emmons
