A RECORD  6 JAGUARS AND 3 GIANT ANTEATER SIGHTINGS  DURING A 4 DAY  BOLIVIAN WILDLIE SAFARI

From the 10th to the 13th of June 2022 we embarked on a 4 day Safari of Jaguar land Reserve Bolivia which is located in Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia.  During the tour we managed to have 6 different sightings of Jaguars many of which at close distance.

In addition we also saw multiple Giant Anteaters, Tapirs , Ocelots and even a couple of Bolivian Pink River Dolphins. 

Our European clients could not believe how much wildlife they observed and noted they saw more in Bolivia than the highly popular Brazilian Pantanal which is much more expensive and touristic then Bolivia.

If you are looking to visit South America and want to partake in a wildlife Safari then contact Nicks Adventures Bolivia today 

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 

CAMERA TRAP IMAGES FROM SAN CARLOS WILDLIFE RESERVE IN BENI BOLIVIA

San Carlos Wildlife Reserve is a remote conservation Reserve in Beni Bolivia where we take tourists to film wildlife such as Jaguars, Pink Dolphins, Macaws, Anacondas and much more, we also set up camera traps to record the movement of animals.
The aim of this project is to teach locals that wildlife is worth more alive than dead and that eco tourism is an excellent way to compensate Ranchers for lost cattle and in turn they can stop the killing of predators like Jaguars and Pumas.

See below some incredible images we have recorded on the Reserve including a recent image of a Jaguar and her nearly adult cub

Tapir in San Carlos Reserve

Coati

Collared Peccary family

Grey brocket deer with fawn

Ocelot

Look closely and you will see a female Jaguar with her nearly adult cub

We have reset the cameras and will be placing more camera traps on the reserve in the coming weeks, stay tuned and will post images recorded as soon as we can.

For the best jungle and wildlife tours in Bolivia contact Nicks Adventures Bolivia, we also offer trips to Uyuni Salt flats, Lake Titicaca, Madidi and Pampas Jungle tours as well as Bolivia wide tour packages birding tours and more. WWW.NICKSADVENTURESBOLIVIA.COM

AMAZING JAGUAR SIGHTING IN SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR RESERVE

22 September 2017

Our two lucky tourists had an incredible Jaguar Sighting at the San Miguelito Jaguar Reserve as part of there visit during our 20 DAY Bolivian Wildlife watching package. 

This amazing footage was taken by the Reserve owner Duston Larson during a boating excursion though the Reserve. This property has been previously studied by WCS and boasts some of the worlds highest densities of these big cats, in addition Ocelots, Puma , Tapirs, Giant Anteaters and many other species can be found here in healthy numbers.

Not only did these tours see a Jaguar at San Miguelito, they also observed the extremely rare Short eared Dog in Madidi National Park as well as Maned Wolf , Giant Anteaters in the Blue throated Macaw Reserve and a Jaguar, Tapirs and Chaco Peccaries in the Bolivian Gran Chaco.

For more information about our Bolivian Wildlife and Nature tours visit our webpage of WWW.NICKSADVENTURESBOLIVIA.COM

BEST NON TOURISTIC DESTINATIONS  IN BOLIVIA

Exploring Lomas de Arena Protected Area in Santa Cruz

Sadly the majority of tourists who visit Bolivia just see the same old route, Sucre, Potosi , Uyuni and La Paz before departing though Lake Titicaca. What if we told you about a whole new variety of exciting tourist destinations which most people have never heard of, well here are a few of our favourites.

JARDIN LAS DELICAS WATERFALLS, ( SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA )

Just 3 hours from Santa Cruz, these waterfalls are a MUST VISIT when travelling through Bolivia. These impressive watefalls are situationed on the border of Amboro National Park.  

TRINIDAD BOLIVIA

The capital of Beni Bolivia, this is the base for a huge variety of adventures, including Pink Dolphin watching, fishing, bird watching and visiting the incredible San Carlos Wildlife Reserve where if lucky can see Jaguars and giant Black Caimans etc.Other attractions include visiting the Gran Mojas Protected Area which is home the endemic and critically endangered Blue throated Macaw or also Chuchini Reserve which is a privately owned reserve with excellent bird and wildlife watching.

SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR RESERVE 

An incredible reserve teeming with wildlife just 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Bolivia.This is an eco tourism project where Nicks Adventures Bolivia has helped develop a tour which compensates Ranchers for cattle losses and in turn no Jaguars or hunting is allowed on the property. Activities here include 4WD trips, night safaris, setting up and checking camera traps, light to intense trekking , boat trips along secluded rivers, horse riding, community visits, wildife watching , fishing and much more.

SANTIAGO DE CHIQUITOS 

One of our favourite places in all of Bolivia, locals are catching on and are now visiting on long weekends, as yet international tourists are unware of this paraside. A good tip is to stay at the comfortable Hostel Churpa where the lovely owners will make your stay unforgettable.

LOMAS DE ARENA PROTECTED AREA 

Have you ever seen Jungle meet a desert ? Here is your chance. Just 14km from the city of Santa Cruz lies this paradise. Sandboarding, hiking, and Sloth watching are just some of the areas fun activities. 

 

 These are just a few of our favourite non touristic attractions of Bolivia, for more information about travelling in Bolivia CONTACT US TODAY

Most Scenic Destinations in Bolivia 

Bolivia is a landscape lovers paradise, from the heights of the Andes Mountains, Lush Amazonian Rainforests or the endless Uyuni Salt Flats which are surrounded by deserts and colorful Lakes , this small yet incredibly diverse country has it all.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park , located in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia

Here are our favourite Landscape Viewing Destinations in Bolivia

 

UYUNI SALT FLATS 

When you first see the worlds largest Salt Flats it literally feels like you are on another planet. The best time to visit this magical destination is from December- March when rain covers the salt and creates a mirror like effect and you feel like you are literally walking on clouds.

 LOMAS DE ARENA, SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA

Just 20 km outside of Santa Cruz , is the incredible natural desert of Lomas de Arena, here 3 thousand hectares of desert merges with lagoons and pristine forests and provides spectacular scenery and photographic opportunities. A must when visiting Santa Cruz Bolivia.

AMBORO NATIONAL PARK - REFUGIO LOS VOLCANES

Just 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Bolivia, this spectacular location is a must visit for landscape lovers and nature photographers alike. Giant Sandstone cliffs, pristine forests, rivers and waterfalls are all part of the regions attractions.

SANTIAGO DE CHIQUITOS 

Literally one of the most spectacular regions in all of South America, this non touristic town is home to an amazing amount of attractions.  The main highlights include unique rock formations, thermal rivers, waterfalls and the Mirador of Santiago which comprises of giant rock formations overlooking the impressive protected area of Valley de Tucavaca. Simply a must visit location in Bolivia.

MADIDI NATIONAL PARK 

Madidi National Park is one of the true wonders of the world. Comprising of pristine Amazon Rainforest, it provides nature lovers some of the most incredible scenery and wildlife watching you can imagine. Star gazing the incredibly clear skies at night and watching the sunsets over the Amazon Rainforests are something you will remember for a lifetime.

 

 EDUARDO AVAROA NATIONAL PARK EDUARDO AVAROA NATIONAL PARK

Situated on the border of the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats is the incredibly popular Eduardo Avaroa National Park. Highlights for landscape lovers includes the colorful lakes of Laguna Colorada, Laguna Verde and the Geysers. This is one of the best attraction for photographers found anywhere on the planet.

 SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR RESERVE , SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA

Just 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Bolivia, is this beautiful private reserve which comprises of a number of different landscapes and Ecosystems. Hiking through the Reserve gives photographers the opportunity to see a huge variety of wildlife in many different forest types. Sunset Canoe trips along the remote river and star gazing are two of the best activities for this region. 

 

SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK 

Bolivias oldest National Park, this spectacular park is a photographers paradise, with beautiful mountains, geysers, wildlife and breathtaking Andean landscapes , this is a not to be missed destination in Bolivia.

These are just a few of many incredible and non touristic attractions in Bolivia and we urge tourists travelling to Bolivia to spend more time and really get to know this beautiful country.

For more information about the TOP TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN BOLIVIA visit www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com

WILDLIFE WATCHING IN BOLIVIA 

SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR CONSERVATION RESERVE 

Just 3 hours drive from the City of Santa Cruz is the newest Wildlife Watching destination in Bolivia called the San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation Reserve. This property is the only one in the area which has kept its forests intact and as a result has seen a huge variety of wildlife move into the area.

One of 9 different Jaguars recorded on the property.

The aim of Eco Tourism here is firstly to support Ranchers whom aid conservation and also to reduce and eventually stop Jaguars from being killed in the region, sadly many Jagaurs and other predators are killed by Ranchers who are protecting there cattle. The aim of the project is to compensate the owners through tourism, this in turn teaches locals that wildlife is worth more alive than dead.

Remote canoe trips which offer excellent wildlife watching opportunities

San Miguelito Jagaur Reserve is currently home to 9 different Jaguars which have been recorded by direct sightings from tourists and workers and from Camera traps. San Miguelito Jaguar Reserve has also been studied by bioligists from WCS whos data on the reserve places San Miguelito as having the highest density of Jaguars in Bolivia.
 In addition to Jaguars there are healthy populations of Pumas, Ocelots, Tapirs, Giant Anteaters,Capybara, Anaconda and more. Birdwatching in San Miguelito is excellent and most trips you can easilly record over 70-100 different species of birds.

A Giant Anteater , recorded during a recent visit to San Miguelito Jaguar Reserve

Although Wildlife Watching is amazing here its not the only thing to do , here you can go Piranah fishing in the river, go star gazing, canoe down pristine rivers, visit local communities , horse ride and also learn and experience the life of a cattle rancher as well.

Amazing Jaguar sighting in San Miguelito during a recent canoe trip through the property.

Please see the link to a 2 year Camera trap study on the San Miguelito Jaguar Reserve, we recorded a huge variety of Wildlife including the Jaguar, Puma, Giant Anteater, Tapir and more !!

San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation Reserve Camera Trap Video

Explore the pristine forests of the San Miguelito Jaguar Reserve 

If you are interested in visiting this spectacular new Eco Tourism/Wildife watching Destination in Bolivia CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

The best Uyuni Salt Flat Tour in Bolivia

UYUNI SALT FLAT TOUR

Travel in style and comfort  

 

The Uyuni Salt Flats simply are a MUST while travelling through Boliva, every year millions of travellers visit, yet while the scenery is incredible many leave having terrible experiences. Drunk Drivers, poor quality 4WDS, horrible sleeping conditions and even tour operators being linked to drug trafficking.

With this in mind we have taken these issues out with our private 3 day/2 night Uyuni Salt Flat Tour, here you can relax in a high quality 4WD, enjoy the comfort and heat of the Tayka Salt Hotels and even have a satelite phone and oxygen tanks in case of emergencies. Our friendly guides who are experts in the region will take you to the best attractions available and where possible avoid the crowds.

 During your time to the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats we take care of everything so that you have more time to experience the amazing sights such as this.

 Excellent views and high quality freshly prepared meals are all part of our Uyuni Salt Flat Tour

Incredible wildlife watching awaits , we try where possible to avoid the crowds of tourists as well.

Have you ever slept in a hotel made of Salt ?

So what are you waiting for ? If you are booking a trip to South Amercia or Bolivia then contact us today about this and many other high quality tour packages we offer.

UYUNI SALT FLAT TOUR WITH NICKS ADVENTURES BOLIVIA

 

Bolivian Pantanal -Utuquis National Park

 TOUR TO THE BOLIVIAN PANTANAL -UTUQUIS NATIONAL PARK 

 Beautiful Touca Toucans we recorded during our recent Bolivian Pantanal Tour to the incredible Utuquis National Park, here explore the least touristic location in Bolivia where we search for the infamous Anaconda, Giant Otters, Capybara , Marsh Deer and if extremely lucky see a Jaguar or Maned Wolf.

Birdwatching in the Bolivian Pantanal is exceptional and especially in the dry months literally thousands of birds can be seen feeding in the shallow banks which is a spectacular sight to see. 

If you are interested in visiting the Bolivian Pantanal then contact us today at nicksadventuresbolivia@gmail.com

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