Located about 50 kilometres upriver from Puerto Maldonado the Wasai Lodge is located on the bank of the Rio Tambopata. Past this point there are no more dwellings besides those in the restricted areas. The Wasai''s lodges are built in a traditional style with palm thatching and blend in to the jungle. The complex consists of the large main lodge where all the meals are served and with a lounge area for hanging out in. You can ascend up to a second level where there are more lounges and a pretty good view of the nearby jungle. Located higher and nearly at tree canopy level it offers a prime spot to catch glimpses of the various birds and butterflies as they wing on by.
Then there are the smaller, individual bungalows leading off by small paths from the main lodge. The bungalows are basic as you would expect but comfortable enough. Each bungalow is very private with two single beds with their own private mosquito nets to completely cover them. This is a must. Electricity was only available for around 3 hours per day from 3 - 6 pm.This can be a a bit of a pain if it is raining and you are stuck in your cabin and trying to read as the trees surrounding the huts makes them quite dark.
Although the hut has flyscreen on the window and door it also has lots of holes both in the screens and between the slats that make up the walls. Lather that repellant on!
It had its own little veranda facing your piece of jungle paradise.
Your bathroom had its own basin and shower and when you turned on the tap, lovely brown water straight from the river. It took a lot of courage to bathe in water that is that colour, believe me.
However before booking you are warned that there is not an abundance of luxury and it all helps to add that jungle experience.