Jungle Camp, lies at the heart of our 13,000-acre private nature reserve which is surrounded on three sides by protected areas. Accessible only by water, this is the most remote of our quartet of lodges. Escorted by your personal Mayan guide, you embark from Fig Tree Landing and follow the winding Golden Stream deep into the forest. Iguanas bask in the treetops above you. A kingfisher swoops after prey just ahead of your prow. For three hours you head deeper into primeval jungle, alone with the wilderness.

Then your kayak rounds one last bend, you see perched in the trees high above the river bank, a building almost floating among the leaves and branches. You come upon a series of steps leading from the riverbank to a tropical paradise hideaway built among the forest canopy. As you disembark, a steward presses a cold drink and a towel into your hands.

The main lodge has a spacious lounge, bar, and dining area with a traditional thatched roof and a series of observation decks stretched over the river and into the forest. The entire lodge is constructed of tropical hardwoods , reds, tans, mahogany colors, the rustic yet elegance architecture, merging harmoniously into the surrounding forest canopy.

Jungle Camp is built sixteen-feet above the riverbank. The safari-style bungalows are connected to one another and to the main lodge by thatched-covered board walkways. The suspended pathways, meander along the rivers edge and through the lower canopy of the forest, for over 1,000’. Each cabin has a private veranda cantilevered over the rivers edge, where you can relax, observe the riparian wildlife and surrounding jungle in complete comfort. The bungalows are fully screened, with sumptuous beds, fine linen, deep-pillowed chairs, giant ceiling fans, and a tiled hot-water shower and bath.

Dine in the fine elegance of our restaurant, lit by the flickering flame of hurricane lanterns. Black-tie bartenders and waiters, concoct exotic tropical drinks and serve decadent, seven course banquets on fine English China. After diner, retreat to the lounge or climb the heavy steps of rosewood to the roof and our treetop roost. Indulge in after diner liquors, coffee, or our special cacao drinks, and select from our well-stocked humidor and the finest cigar selection in the Country. Giant glow-in-the-dark beetles streak through the night, cicadas sing.

Awake to the sounds of the morning jungle, parrots screech overhead and hummingbirds buzz the riverbank below you veranda. Enjoy a fine breakfast of fresh tropical fruits, warm local breads and try our special Maya Omelet, stuff french-toast or Indian Breakfast.

Excursions from Jungle Camp include kayaking and canoeing on Golden Stream, jungle hikes on local trails, and our canopy tree platform, suspended 100’ above the forest floor in the giant arms of a magnificent ceiba tree. In the early morning and late afternoon take an electric pontoon boat safari with our expert guides. Search for Howler Monkeys in the canopy, watch for Tapir and wild pig on the riverbank. After diner take a 1-hour night walk into the jungle and across an oxbow in the river to Poncho’s Landing on Golden Stream. There our electric safari boat awaits you for a spotlight river trip back to Jungle Camp. Watch for the many nocturnal mammals, out and about, and roosting birds. Keep a sharp lookout for the giant fishing bat.