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Northern Belize

Mainly low-lying and little developed, the north offers a good mix of habitats including savannah, lagoon, mangrove and high moist rainforest. Key attractions are the Mayan ruins of Lamanai and Altun Ha and the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Baboon Sanctuary and Rio Bravo Conservation Area.

Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

Established in 1984 to protect resident and migrant birds which gather in their thousands during the dry season, it is a large area of inland waterways, lagoons, gallery forest and savannah. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded as nesting in the area. The reserve’s most famous visitor is the jabiru stork, one of the largest flying birds in the new world, which come to breed between November and April. The sanctuary is also home to howler monkeys, crocodiles, freshwater turtles and iguanas.

Birds Eye View Lodge 
Ideally situated overlooking the lagoon, the lodge offers simple yet comfortable accommodation with private facilities. The lagoon is home to thousands of birds and early in the year, when the water levels are high, bird watching from the lodge is spectacular.

 

Community Baboon Sanctuary

Established in 1985 on the banks of the Belize River, this laudable community project protects one of the three main primate species found in Belize, the back howler monkey (known locally as “baboon”). Local villagers have voluntarily set aside privately-owned tracts of forest to secure the monkeys’ habitat, and now their high numbers provide visitors with guaranteed sightings.

Lamanai Mayan Ruins

On the banks of New River Lagoon, the largest body of fresh water in Belize, the impressive pyramids are surrounded by a 950-acre archaeological reserve. Over seven hundred structures have been identified, though many remain unexcavated. Many representations of the crocodile can be found throughout this site, whose name means “submerged crocodile" in Mayan. There are also a museum and the remnants of two 16th century Spanish churches.

Lamanai Outpost Lodge
Located on the banks of the lagoon and fringed with gallery rainforest, the only quality lodge in the area provides a good mix of both aquatic and rainforest wildlife.  Exploring the surrounding area by foot or canoe will reveal a large amount of bird life as well as perhaps black howler monkeys, bats, racoons and caimans.

 

Rio Bravo Conservation Area

In the far north west of Belize, the Rio Bravo Conservation Area protects 260,000 acres of low-lying tropical high moist rainforest, home to 400 species of birds, 200 species of trees and 70 mammals, including all five of Belize’s large cats. To the south, bordering the Rio Bravo is a privately-owned property, Gallon Jug, which contains a large area of protected land and the charming Chan Chich lodge.

Chan Chich Lodge
Perhaps the best wildlife lodge in Central America, Chan Chich is remotely located within a strictly protected private reserve, thus the wildlife is relatively undaunted by human presence.  The lodge, in one of the best places in Central America for big cats, is well-run and very comfortable, with a covered jungle swimming pool, good food and excellent service.

 

Natural History Highlights of Belize - in Considerable Comfort

Designed for those desiring a high degree of comfort and a relaxed, leisurely pace, this Belize natural history holiday takes in three of the best establishments and locations to be found there.  The enthralling combination of Maya ruins, rainforest, rivers, lagoons, barrier reef and coral islands gives a profound insight into the many facets which can make Belize one of the world’s most rewarding destinations.  Find out more...

The Rainforests, Mountains, Maya Ruins & Islands of Belize

Deepest jungle, varied wildlife, mountain pine forests, waterfalls, mystic Mayan caves, jewel-like islands, coral reefs: all flavoursome ingredients which combine to produce this tour of great contrast and diversity. With the addition of the amazing Tikal Maya ruins in Guatemala, this is truly a recipe for a wonderfully memorable holiday in Belize.  Find out more...

De Luxe Belize for Incurable Romantics

Ideal for first or second honeymooners and those simply looking for a romantic element to their Belize wildlife holiday, the tour marries several attractive locations with three very well-appointed accommodation options to produce plenty of scope for a stimulating yet relaxing Belize honeymoon.   Find out more...

Beautiful Belize on a Budget

Offering excellent value, this Belize budget holiday affords the opportunity to experience three of the country’s main natural habitats – savannah wetlands, rainforest and the barrier reef – while staying in pleasant yet reasonably priced accommodation.   Find out more...

Bountiful Belize for the Wildlife Enthusiast

Designed with the more adventurous in mind and involving a mix of basic, comfortable and luxurious lodges, this Belize wildlife adventure focuses on the array of fauna to be found in a good number of superb mainland habitats.  Find out more...

Exploring the Lagoons and Coast of Belize - in Style

For lovers of marine and freshwater environments, this Belize reef and lagoon holiday promises plenty of pleasurable experiences. Hydrophiliacs (if such a word exists) will appreciate the combination of two scenic seaside locations interspersed with a lodge on the banks of the largest freshwater lagoon in the land to result in a waterside holiday of superlative quality which is hard to beat.  Find out more...