Manaus & Amazônia National Park Birding Tour
Manaus and Amazônia National Park Birding Tour Overview (Brazil) – Finding unique bird species while exploring one of the most beautiful places on earth
Our Manaus and Amazônia National Park birding tour takes you to the gateway to the breathtaking Amazon Rainforest. Here, the region’s vast rivers create natural barriers, shaping the unique bird species found only in this part of the world. Our tour takes you through four key Amazonian endemism centers, where you’ll cross mighty rivers to uncover distinct habitats and a wealth of birdlife.
Manaus, the lively capital of Amazonas, offers the perfect blend of urban culture and natural beauty. Discover colorful Macaws, elusive Antbirds, and vibrant Toucans in the surrounding lush rainforest. Don’t miss the famous Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and Solimões rivers converge, creating a birding paradise.
Amazônia National Park, one of Brazil’s largest protected areas, is a haven for bird enthusiasts. Spanning over 1.3 million hectares, the park hosts Harpy Eagles, Golden Parakeets, and Wire-tailed Manakins among its diverse habitats. With minimal driving and expert guides, you’ll spend more time immersed in the vibrant birdlife and natural splendor of the Amazon.
Join us for an unforgettable birding journey, where every stop reveals new avian treasures and awe-inspiring landscapes.
Let’s go birding in Manaus and the Amazônia National Park!
| Safari starts and ends in Antananarivo | Hotel and lodges |
| Duration | 17 Days |
| Departure dates | Available to book as a private guided tour |
Top Birds
Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock , Harpy Eagle, Wire-tailed Manakin, Golden Parakeet, Pompadour Cotinga, Ferruginous-backed Antbird , Tui Parakeet, Vulturine Parrot, Brown-chested Barbet, Pale-faced Bare-eye, Harlequin Antbird.
Top Mammals
Red Howler Monkey, Brown and Tufted Capuchin, Giant Otter, Capybara, White-lipped and Collared Peccary, Golden-handed and Pied Tamarin , Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth, Amazon River Dolphin, Guianan Bearded and Golden-faced Saki, Common Red Brocket.
Highlights and Top attractions
•Musa Tower – Musa Tower in Manaus stands 42 meters tall, providing birdwatchers an exceptional vantage point to observe diverse avian species amidst the lush canopy of the Amazon Rainforest.
•Anavilhanas National Park – Anavilhanas National Park protects the Anavilhanas Archipelago, the world’s second-largest fluvial archipelago, comprising over 340 islands. The park conserves this unique river ecosystem and surrounding forests while promoting scientific research, environmental education, and sustainable tourism initiatives to preserve the Amazon biome.
•Marchantaria Island – Birding on Marchantaria Island offers a unique opportunity to observe riverine species thriving in this dynamic whitewater ecosystem.
•ZF-2 Tower – Birding at ZF-2 Tower, which stands an impressive 40 meters tall, provides a breathtaking perspective for observing a diverse range of bird species in the rainforest canopy.
•Presidente Figueiredo – Presidente Figueiredo, is a birding paradise known for its rugged terrain and stunning natural beauty, featuring over 50 waterfalls and serving as a habitat for the striking Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock.
•Amazônia National Park – Amazônia National Park, located between the Tapajós and Madeira Rivers and intersected by the Transamazônica road (BR-230), is an ideal destination for birdwatchers seeking endemic, rare and range-restricted bird species unique to the Brazilian Amazon.
Summary of day to day Itinerary
| Day 1 | Manaus (Musa Tower) – Novo Airão |
| Day 2 | Novo Airão (Anavilhanas National Park) |
| Day 3 | Novo Airão |
| Day 4 | Novo Airão – Manacapuru |
| Day 5 | Manacapuru – Manaus |
| Day 6 | Manaus (Marchantaria Island) |
| Day 7 | Manaus (ZF-2 Tower) – Presidente Figueiredo |
| Day 8-9 | Presidente Figueiredo |
| Day 10 | Presidente Figueiredo – Manaus |
| Day 11 | Manaus – Itaituba – Amazônia NP |
| Day 12-15 | Amazônia National Park |
| Day 16 | Amazônia NP – Itaituba – Manaus |
| Day 17 | Manaus – Departure |