The Lodging

Founded by Dr. Glaucio Gapski of Research Forest - Pesca & Aventuras Ltda., the Aracá River Camp, recently sold (2003) to the Natour group, which also operates the Thaimaçu Camp, located in Para State, is a new concept of jungle lodge. An African style safari camping located in Demeni river basin, on an Aracá riverbank (Negro River tributary), 180 river miles +/- north of the city of Barcelos, Amazonas State - Brazil. The camp is strategically located in relation to the best fishing spots. (LAT 0° 17.45 S, LONG 063° 03.75 W)

The Araca camp hosts, Eduardo and Dominigue Prada, experienced internationaly as hotel and fishing camp managers, will reside at the camp during the Peacock season, normally from mid-November thru March. The Araca area has long been a favorite for knowledgeable Brazilian anglers and since last year the camp has been represented by Capt. Donald Reid of Andetur USA as one of his favorite fishing camps.

The camp is dedicated to ecotourism and game fishing expeditions, integrating the visitor and nature as its main attraction.

Eduardo and Dominigue Prada

 

This camp was designed to provide First Class accommodation and privacy for those preferring more adventurous settings and closer contact with the forest.

We offer six spacious tents with capacity for 12 guests per stay, assembled in a solid base with approximately 35 square meter (270 square feet) and a pleasant covered verandah. The rooms are furnished with two camp beds, fans and private bathroom.

 

The canteen follows the same safari style. It is installed in a comfortable and fanned 50 square meter (376 square feet) tent.

Furthermore, you can count on laundry services, drinks and the full Research Forest structure for your enjoyable stay.

 

The Equipment

Natour offers each pair of guests the most modern fishing boats worldwide, giving comfort and safety also for hikers in the river tour by the wonderful nature.

The Bass Tracker 185 ProTeam boats are equipped with engines 90 HP, fathometer, electric engine of pedal, radio for communication with the base and/or other boats, revolving armchairs, carpet in all the extension of the boat, life-jackets and first-aid kit.

The equipment is led by an expert guide, at your service to provide you all necessary for a dedicated day for fishing or ecotourism.

Whatever your choice, we ensure your communication to the world through satellite telephone service.

Fishing Trip or Ecotourism

The great Tucunaré (Peacock Bass) is the highlight of our fishing trips. Together the Apapás, Aruanãs, Bicudas among other fish, they occur in abundance in the Aracá Camp region.

On the other hand, the ecotourism tours happen in the igapós (flooded forest) and igarapés (small creeks) of the region, more fascinating because ofthe native landscape and rich flora and fauna.

Natour is a certified ecotourism company, specializing in sports fishing (catch and release), and brings you into direct contact with the Amazonia forest. Explore the heart of the rainforest and it's rivers, fishing with dedicated professionals, with the best available equipment anywhere in the Amazon.

The program

The Aracá Camp normally operates with groups of 4 to 12 people. Groups smaller than 4 people would be by consultation only. The best time for fishing in the Aracá River is from October to March, or April, taking the advantage of the low level of the waters.

During the high level of the river waters, when the igapós (flooded forests) appear, the landscape becomes still more beautiful than usual, and starts the ecotourism and expedition time from April to September.

 

Aracá River Program:

Departures from Manaus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 a.m. with Rico Airline flight to Barcelos (1 hour flight).

Arriving in Barcelos, you will immediately transfer from the airport to Barcelos port, then we will navigate for about 2½ hours by boat with destination to the Aracá Camp.

DUE TO AIRLINE SCHEDULE CHANGES, DEFINITE FLIGHT PLANS WILL BE BY CONSULTATION ONLY WHEN YOU MAKE A REQUEST!

 

After our welcome service and accommodation assignment, lunch will be served. Later in the afternoon, we will leave for fishing or maybe a river excursion.

The return back to Manaus will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturday (a week later), leaving the camp in the morning to board on Rico airline flight at 11:30 a.m. arriving in Manaus around 12:30 p.m.

DUE TO AIRLINE SCHEDULE CHANGES, DEFINITE FLIGHT PLANS WILL BE BY CONSULTATION ONLY WHEN YOU MAKE A REQUEST!