Bolivia, the most underated Herping destination in South America

 BOLIVIA HERPING TOURS 

Bolivia stands out as an exceptional herping destination, particularly with Nick's Adventures Bolivia leading the way. The country's rich biodiversity of reptiles and amphibians, spanning multiple ecosystems like the Amazon Rainforest, Gran Chaco, and Cloud Forest, offers unparalleled opportunities for enthusiasts and photographers. 

In these diverse habitats, herpers can encounter a plethora of species, including endemic and iconic ones like the Bushmaster Viper and the Beniano Anaconda, making every expedition a thrilling adventure. What sets Bolivia apart is its relatively non-touristic landscape for herping, with few organized tours, allowing for more authentic and intimate wildlife encounters.

Nick's Adventures Bolivia distinguishes itself as pioneers in herping tours, boasting expert guides who are trained herpetologists. Their commitment extends beyond exploration; they collaborate with indigenous communities, contributing to conservation projects and educational initiatives aimed at snake awareness and protection.

Notable herping species that can be observed during Herping tours with Nicks Adventures include 

1 - South American Bushmaster Viper 

2  -  Two striped Forest Pit Viper 

3 -  Bolivian Anaconda

4 -  Yellow Anaconda 

5 - Black Caiman 

6 - Lake Titicaca Frog 

8 - Yellow Tailed Cribo

9 -  Neotropical Rattle Snake 

10 -  Cranwell's Frog

11 -  Budgets frog 

12 - Rainbow Boa Constrictor 

13 - False Coral -  Hognose

15  -  Aquatic Water Coral Snake 

16 - Giant False Water Cobra 

17 -  Bolivian Lancehead Viper 

Overall, Bolivia's untapped herping potential, combined with the expertise and dedication of Nick's Adventures Bolivia, makes it a top choice for enthusiasts seeking unforgettable reptile and amphibian encounters in unspoiled natural settings. 

For more information about HERPING TOURS IN BOLIVIA OR WILDLIFE WATCHING TRIPS IN BOLIVIA you can contact Nicks Adventures Bolivia CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION . 

THE BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN BOLIVIA

MY PERSONAL FAVOURITE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN BOLIVIA  -  From the owners perspective.

 ( PART 1)

For reasons unknown to us , Bolivia is one of the least visited destinations in South America. We know this country better than most and we think its the best kept secret in all of South America if not the world. 

From hiking the Andes Mountains, Sandboarding, marvelling at the Uyuni Salt Flats, Searching for Jaguars in the Amazon Rainforest or exploring the harsh and rarely visited Gran Chao, it has it all.

Here are a list of our personal favourite travel experiences in Bolivia 

1 : Madidi National Park and Alto Madidi 

Topping the list of my favourite travel experiences in Bolivia is Madidi National Park. This was my first real Jungle adventure and a main reason for staying in Bolivia. My first trip of 11 days was mainly searching for Jagaurs and Tapirs and happy to say that i achieved these goals.  This Park is perhas the most Biodiverse National Park on a planet and a MUST VISIT destination while in Bolivia.

2 : Kaa Iya National Park

The Kaa Iya National Park was and is still a dream destination for myself. Basically void of tourism , its one of the worlds best destinations to see Big Cats like Jaguars and Pumas. This 3.4 million hectare protected area has also provided me with my first Giant Armadillo Sightings, Puma sightings and so many close up encounters with the King of the Jungle the Jaguar. 

San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation Reserve 

This Cattle Ranch/ Eco tourism Reserve has a special place in our hearts. For a year i read about camera trap studies about this wonderful area and by chance met the owner, with a bit of convincing and hard work the Eco tourism started. Now this amazing Reserve recives up to 40 plus groups per year all of which loved their time and saw a lot of wildlife. 

UYUNI SALT FLATS 

Not too much else to explain why Uyuni Salt Flats makes the list. Its literally like visiting another planet. A must visit destination when coming to South America. 

THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF MY PERSONAL FAVOURITE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN BOLIVIA. Part two will explain my other favourite regions and experiences in Bolivia 

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS IN BOLIVIA

AMAZING WILDLIFE OF BOLIVIA

( PART 1 )

Bolivia is a wildlife watchers paradise. This landlocked country has Amazon Rainforest, Chaco Dry forests, Pantanal Wetlands as well as pristine Yunga Cloud forests. 

SEE BELOW SOME OF THE WILD AND BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL SPECIES IN THIS AMAZING COUNTRY

Harpy Eagle

The majestic and rarely seen Harpy Eagle is found in pristine Amazon Rainforests, it has talons the same size as a Grizzly bear and is a prolific sloth and monkey eater. Sadly each year it becomes rarer as land is coverted to soya and ranch land.

JAGUAR 

The largest feline of Latin America, this stocky big cat is the king of the Amazon Rainforest , Dry forest of the Chaco and Wetlands of the Pantanal. Its prey includes Capybara, Caimans and sadly cows which are the main reason for this big cats rapid decline.

TAPIR

 

One of our very favorite animals in Bolivia. This gentle giant is the largest land mammal in South America and is extremely important as its a seed dispercer. Like the Jagaur , its rapidly declining due to overhunting and loss of habitat.

ANACONDA

The Anconda is the stuff of legends, and is feared by every local who shares its habitat. In reality the Anaconda is not the killing machine that movies potray and actually does everything it can to avoid people. 

This is just a sample of the amazing wildlife Bolivia has to offer. For the best wildlife tours in Bolivia contact Nicks Adventures Bolivia.  WWW.NICKSADVENTURESBOLIVIA.COM 

THE BEST NON TOURISTIC JUNGLE EXPERIENCES IN BOLIVIA

BEST BOLIVIAN ALTERNATIVE JUNGLE AND WILDLIFE TOURS 

Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to the town of Rurrenrabaque to visit the Amazon and Pampas.While these locations are spectacular and worth visiting we have devised a list of alternative Jungle and Amazon Tours well off the well worn gringo trail.

1 : SAN CARLOS WILDLIFE RESERVE

This is the most spectacular of all of our new wildlife watching destinations. Remote and wild this private reserve in Beni offers incredible wildlife watching opportunities. Here virtually untouched grass savannahs verge with dry forest islands and in turn lead to pristine Amazon Rainforest Jungles. Our wildlife watching sucess here has been excellent, multiple Jaguar sighting, Black Caimans, Pink Dolphins Monkeys, Armadillos, Giant Anteaters and more. We explore the reserve by a combination of different methods including hiking, boating, 4wds and horseriding.

CHUCHINI RESERVE TRINIDAD

An amazing option for wildlife watchers, this reserve offers boat trips though the scenic Ibare and Mamore Rivers which combine to create spectacular merging of rivers as well as excellent Pink Dolphin watching. Alternative activities include hiking, night boat trips, piranah fishing, bird watching and more. This is an excellent alternative Amazon Rainforest Tour in Bolivia. Contact us for more details about our 2-4 day Wildlife watching trips here.

SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR RESERVE

Located just 3.5 hours from Santa Cruz is this spectacular wildlife conservation Reserve. Home to 6 different species of felines, this reserve also hosts some of the highest densities of Jaguars found in South America. During a typical 3 day tour here you can see up to 150 species of birds as well as have the chance to see a huge variety or flora and fauna. Activities include hiking, boat rides, horse riding, setting up and checking camera traps and much more.

BLUE THROATED MACAW NATURE RESERVE

Remote and wild, the Blue throated Macaw Nature Reserve is a must for anyone wanting to see rare animals and pristine ecosystems. This reserve is home to the largest surviving populations of critically endangered Blue throated Macaws as well as a huge amount of birdlife. For mammal watchers this is the best location in Bolivia to observe Maned Wolf and the strange Giant Anteater

IF YOU ARE VISITING BOLIVIA AND WANT TO SEE WILDIFE THEN CONTACT US TODAY, WE ARRANGE THE BEST WILDLIFE AND JUNGLE TOURS IN BOLIVIA AND OUR EXPERT GUIDES WILL HELP YOU FIND RARE AND WONDERFUL FLORA AND FAUNA.