Amazon Rainforest
Useful pre-departure information
SANDOVAL LAKE LODGE
| WEATHER CONDITIONS
Rainfall in the Tambopata National Reserve 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 (friajes) occur every month or so, with daily temperatures dropping as low as 16° C (59° F) and nightly temperatures to 13° C (55° F).
| WHAT TO BRING
Good binoculars
Camera gear (ASA 50, 100 and 200 recommended)
Two or three pairs of long pants
Four pairs of absorbent cotton socks.
Rain suit or long poncho (100% waterproof - test before you leave home)
Three or four long-sleeved cotton shirts
Two or three T-shirts
Sunscreen lotion (high factor)
A bottle or canteen to carry water on outings
A hat that will not come off in windy boat-rides
One pair of shorts
Sunglasses
A pair of sneakers or hiking boats (with good gripping soles) and sandals
Insect repellent (Skin-so-soft for river, and 20% or more deet for forest)
A photocopy of your passport
A large, bright flashlight
Personal toiletries and medications
Rubber Boots for the rainy season from November to April.
Money for souvenirs at the lodge´s PeruVerde stand, alcoholic beverages.
Please note: Guests should arrive in clothes which they 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.
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