Sie finden uns in einem privaten, 5 000 ha großen Öko-Schutzgebiet im ecuadorianischen Amazonasgebiet, einem zugänglichen, doch unberührten Stück Regenwald, wo Sie und Ihre Familie ein richtiges, sicheres und bequemes Regenwald-Abenteuer erleben können.

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Sacha Lodge (“Sacha” is the Quichua Indian word meaning “forest”) was a dream founded by Arnold Ammeter, or as he is more commonly known, “Benny.” Born in Interlaken , Switzerland , Benny boarded a ship and headed for Chile in 1963. After spending only three months there, his thirst for adventure and the forests of South America had been awaken.

After a short time in Chile he decided to set off for Bolivia , where he remained until 1967. Later, his travels took him farther North into Peru , where he worked in the gold business. Towards the end of 1979 Benny once again packed his bags and this time headed for Ecuador , where he still resides today. Here he once again worked with gold, but also began distributing Coca Cola to isolated communities of the Ecuadorian Amazon along the Napo River. In 1985, Benny opened his first tourist lodge, ” La Casa del Suizo,” on the Upper Napo at the village of Ahuano . Today, La Casa del Suizo is still functioning there as a successful tourist resort.

As civilization slowly approached Ahuano, Benny, who was captivated by the wilderness, decided to search for a location to construct a lodge deeper in the forest. By 1989, his search had taken him throughout the entire Ecuadorian Amazon region, more commonly known as “El Oriente.” He visited Huaorani Indian territory, the Yasuní National Park and the Aguarico River region. While he liked many of the sights he visited, he found that they weren’t suitable for his vision of a rainforest lodge, since all of the land was government owned. One day after leaving Pañacocha (Iocated two hours downstream from Sacha Lodge) he stopped to speak with one of the locals living on the bank of the lower Napo . Benny spoke of his dream and the gentleman told him that he knew of the perfect place for a lodge. Together they hiked through a swamp, not knowing that the trail would soon become Sacha’s present day boardwalk (“El Anden”), and arrived at an isolated lagoon. Benny immediately fell in love with this lake, called Pilchicocha, and decided that it was the site he had been looking for. He then met with ten local landowners in nearby Coca, and purchased 500 hectares of their properties surrounding Pilchicocha. In October of 1991, 170 employees began construction of Sacha Lodge and it’s famous wooden tower (” La Torre “).

Six months later, the initial construction of Sacha was complete. In April of 1992, Sacha Lodge was officially opened with six guest rooms, a dining room, and housing for guides and other staff. During the first six months, Benny lived at and managed the lodge himself.

As time went on Benny continued to improve the facilities while purchasing more land around the lodge, and to date he has incredibly acquired 5,000 acres . This beautiful property offers a safe refuge for a tremendous variety of plants and animals native to the Ecuadorian Amazon, and a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience them for themselves

Seit ihrer Gründung 1992 hat Sacha Lodge bewiesen, dass es möglich ist, ein gesundes Gleichgewicht zwischen wirtschaftlicher Entwicklung, Regenwald-Erhaltung, Fortschritt für die lokale Bevölkerung und Achtung der ansässigen Kultur zu erhalten. Wir sind stolz auf die dabei von uns eingegangene soziale und ökologische Verantwortung, die die Grundlage für den wahren Ökotourismus bildet.

Sacha ist ein ecuadorianisches Unternehmen. Die Gesamtheit seines Erlöses verbleibt in Ecuador und schafft so Arbeitsplätze für mehr als 100 Familien, die einen Teil unseres Teams bilden. Die meisten Lodge-Angestellten kommen aus den Gemeinden der Umgebung (die wenigen Ausnahmen sind der Verwalter, der Küchenchef und die zweisprachigen Guides).
Somit ist Sacha der größte Arbeitgeber im Tourismus-Sektor im ecuadorianischen Teil Amazoniens. Das bringt diesen Gemeinden nicht nur direkten wirtschaftlichen Nutzen, sondern bietet ihnen auch eine praktische Alternative zu Schaden erregenden Aktivitäten wie Abforstung und Erdölförderung.

Die Tatsache, dass Indigene als lokale Guides arbeiten, bietet diesen aber auch Gelegenheit, ihr von den Ahnen vererbtes Wissen mit anderen zu teilen, und stellt einen Anreiz dar, es in einer sich schnell verändernden Welt an ihre Kinder weiter zu geben. Seit 1995 hat Sacha auch stark in den Erwerb von Land in den Händen benachbarter Siedler investiert. Diese Siedler, nicht zu verwechseln mit den Indigenen des Regenwaldes, kamen aus den Städten, um sich mit Hilfe extensiver Landwirtschaft und Jagd eine Existenz aufzubauen. Mit Aktionen wie diesen haben wir über 2.300 ha Urwald vor der Abforstung bewahren können und sind nun das größte private Naturschutzgebiet im ecuadorianischen Regenwald. Mit unseren Anstrengungen hoffen wir, mit zu helfen, kommenden Generationen sowohl von indigenen Völkern als auch Besuchern die Wunder des tropischen Regenwaldes erhalten zu können.

Die Anreise zur Sacha Lodge beginnt in Quito, der Hauptstadt Ecuadors. Von dort bringt Sie ein 25 minütiger Flug über die majestätischen Schneegipfel der Anden und ca. 2.600 Meter tiefer hinein nach Amazonien. Ziel des Fluges ist die Hafenstadt Puerto Francisco de Orellana, im Land selbst “Coca” genannt. Hier empfängt Sie einer unserer zweisprachigen Guides, der Sie zu einem privaten Anlegeplatz führen wird. Nach einem Snack und der Möglichkeit zum Toilettenbesuch steigen wir in unser überdachtes Motor-Kanu und genießen eine zweistündige, 80 km lange Reise auf dem sedimentreichen Napo, dem größten Amanzonaszufluss Ecuadors.

Während der Fahrt ist es nicht schwer, exotische Wasservögel wie Reiher und Amazonasfischer, zwischen den verstreuten Hütten der indigenen Bevölkerung auszumachen, während wir uns weiter und weiter von der Zivilisation entfernen. Bei der Ankunft im privaten, 2.300 ha großen Schutzgebiet der Sacha Lodge unternehmen unsere Gäste ihren ersten Spaziergang entlang eines erhöhten Wegs durch einen dichten, unter Wasser stehenden Palmenwald, wo oftmals verschiedene Affenarten zu sehen sind. Aber keine Sorge … wir bringen Ihr Gepäck in die Lodge! Der Weg führt zum Pilchicocha-See, einem Paradies im Sumpfwasser, wo wohl am allerwenigsten irgendein Anzeichen von Leuten zu erwarten wäre, doch aus Baumriesen ausgehöhlte Kanus (und Paddel) werden Sie noch weiter ins Dschungelinnere führen. Beim Überqueren des Sees künden die Schreie tropischer Vögel Ihr Reiseziel an, Ihrem Zuhause für ein aufregendes Regenwald-Erlebnis.

I had an excellent time here at Sacha Lodge. Oscar and Bolivar’s expertise and awareness was astonishing! I do not know what we have done without them.

Meals were very delicious, equally so far desserts. The entire staff is incredibly hard-working and dedicated, punctual as well. I am glad that we chose to stay with Sacha Lodge, it was amazing experience. Thank you!

Derek Gross
December 15 to 18 2012

David and Wilson were excellent guides. They both were wonderful and extremely patience with our young kids. The Lodge was very family friendly and we definitely recommend Sacha to other families. Everything was very organized and well-run. The entire staff was very friendly and attentive. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

Brendan Hilleary
December 17 to 21 2012

Fantastic guides and itinerary! I have been here four times and I still sow lots of new species. Very enjoyable!

Shingles Richard
January 15-18 2013

The Lodge is so very well run it is hard to suggest anything. The staff was very friendly and willing to do all to help. It was a magical trip and very hard to say good bye. Thanks so very much!

Raye Hamblen
January 28 to February 01 2013

Absolutely amazing experience! Many thanks to Rafael and Wilson! We specially loved the canopy walk and kapok tree.

John Piciane
December 31 to January 03 2013

 This was a wonderful experience. Not a detail was missed and the small touches were absolutely noticed (For example cushions in canoes).

Food was excellent! Both our guides were wonderful and very personable. We will certainly recommend Sacha Lodge!.

Jodi Plus
April 19-22 2013

I appreciated prompt responses to emails. I appreciated that everything went according to plan. I appreciated airport assistance. I appreciated list of things to bring. I appreciated information on arrival. Sacha Lodge is a “very well run facility” they delivered exactly what the promised.

Elisa Toom
April 12 to 15 2013-06-13

We have had an amazing stay at Sacha. The whole organisation was efficient. We would recommend Sacha to anyone –young, families, students.

Our guide really made the trip special.

James Thornton
April 29- May 02 2013

David was exceptional. I have mobility restrictions and he anticipated my needs and found solutions which he or Elias carried. I am very grateful.

Clare Griffin
April 27-30 2013

Excellent experience, loved the organization plus activities. I appreciated that my vegetarian choice was well taken care of each meal.

Ron Thomas
April 22-25 2013