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Welcome to Jungle Drift Lodge Resort Belize |
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Welcome to Jungle Drift Lodge Resort Belize |
Jungle
Drift Lodge welcomes you to join in our jungle adventure experience. Our lodge
is nestled amidst lush jungle trees on a hilltop with a spectacular panorama
of the historic Belize River in the heart of the Community Baboon Sanctuary
in the village of Bermudian Landing. Our sensitivity to the environment and protection of the forest habitat is evident all around our lodge.
As a result, Black Howler Monkeys (Alouatta pigra) can sometimes be observed right from the deck of your cabaņa! For the bird lovers there is never any disappointment as over 200 known species of birds are in the area along with innumerable orchids, bromeliads, vines and trees. Our resort has been called a sanctuary within a sanctuary.
You can also use Jungle Drift Lodge as a base to visit the Belize Zoo, Altun
Ha Mayan Ruins, Lamani Maya Ruins and the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, as
they are all located a short distance from our lodge. The lodge is also conveniently
located only 40 minutes from the International Airport.
CABANAS
Our cabañas are each unique in design and character. All windows are
screened, each cabaña has a balcony, electric lamps and fans and one
or more beds. Showers, toilets and sinks are modern and hygienic and are supplied
with running water.
Our cosy 10 x 10 cabañas have either one double or two twin beds and
a shared bathroom and are $20 U.S. dbl. or sgl., $30 U.S. triple.
Comfortable 12 x 12 cabañas with three twin beds and hammocks on a large
balcony and shared bathroom are $ 25 U.S. sgl. or dbl., $35 U.S. triple.
Luxurious 2 floor cabañas with a balcony on both floors, a private bathroom
and two twin beds upstairs and one double downstairs for $50 U.S. sgl. Or dbl.,
$60 U.S. triple or
quad.
Camping is $5 U.S. per person, includes use of all facilities, bring your own
tent.
All cabañas have access to hammocks and the river. Cabaña rates
are subject to a 7% government hotel tax. Each additional person in a cabaña
is $10 U.S. Travelers checks, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. There is no
smoking allowed in the cabañas.
BOOK EXCHANGE & REFERENCE LIBRARY
Both a 1 for 1 book exchange and a Reference Library containing Bird, Botanical,
Guide, History, Language, Biology and various other books along with various
magazines and newspapers is locate in our central area and is available to our
guests and the public.
COMMUNITY BABOON SANCTUARY
No visit to Belize would be complete without visiting the Community Baboon Sanctuary.
The C.B.S. was founded in 1985 and consists of eight neighboring villages which
have all voluntarily pledged to conserve the natural habitat of the Black Howler
Monkey (locally called Baboons) by following a few conservation steps to ensure
the mutual harmonic coexistence of man and monkey in this region. This sanctuary
is the only of its kind in the world and is considered by scientists, researchers
and conservation groups to be a model of land stewardship and conservation for
the rest of the world to follow.
A Natural History Museum sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund and the Zoological
Society of Milwaukee County and managed by the C.B.S. is located only 400 yards
away from the lodge. We highly recommend a visit to the museum and to go on
the C.B.S. Nature Walk. Guides provided by the Sanctuary have extensive knowledge
of the local flora and fauna. We assure you that after your walk you will have
a renewed respect and appreciation for nature. A contribution of $5 U.S. per
person is mandatory and covers the guide fee as well.
JUNGLE RIVER TRIP
Come join us for our fun outdoor adventure, take in the excitement of our 15KM
guided canoe trip along the historic Belize River which takes you downstream
through the jungle of the Community Baboon Sanctuary and three villages in the
Sanctuary. The C.B.S. is located within the lowland,
broad-leaved forests of North-Central Belize. Most of the Sanctuary is covered
with riparian forest which parallel the meandering Belize River. At the river's
edge, the forests form dense, luxuriant tangles of trees, vines and epiphytes.
The system supports around 100 tree species and scores of
vines, shrubs, epiphytes and herbs.
After putting in at the village of Willows Bank we drift/paddle downstream past
the village of Double Head Cabbage and down to Jungle Drift Lodge in the village
of Bermudian Landing where a chilled fresh fruit plate awaits you.
On this trip, you will see several troops of Black Howler Monkeys, huge Iguanas
and many species of birds. We can teach you about many plants in the rainforest
and their uses.
Years of experience guarantees this trip to be fun, safe, educational, exciting
and fulfilling. Children are welcome.
Bring along your camera as there are plenty of photo opportunities and time
to take them. Bring your swim gear for a refreshing dip. Included; guide, canoe
or kayak, equipment transfer to be put in and fresh fruit plate.
Cost: $25 U.S. per person, two-person minimum. This trip is also available as
a day trip from Belize City. We can pick you up at your hotel and transfer you
to the Jungle Drift Lodge and back to Belize City or you can meet us at the
lodge. Please call ahead to make this excursion.
CROCODILE NIGHT TOUR
"This one is a big hit with our guests." Probably one of the
most exciting things you might experience in your life.
We put in at Mussell Creek, a 10 minute drive from the Lodge, equipped with
canoes, spotlight, life vests and accompanied by an experienced guide we begin
our adventure.
With the cool of the night setting in and the mist from the warm water rising
up, we stealthily paddle towards these living fossils, our objective, to get
as close as possible to them, so close sometimes you could touch them, but a
photo is probably a much wiser idea.
With bats flying around and other nocturnal creatures stirring about and fish
jumping all around you, some even landing in your canoes, the ambiance of a
star-filled sky on a jungle river makes for an exhilarating experience for everyone
to enjoy. We are professionals at this and assure all a safe trip. Children
are welcome. Cost: $40 U.S. per person, 2-person minimum.
J.D.L. NATURE TRAILS
The Jungle Drift Lodge nature trails are located on 15 acres of our grounds.
These trails are well marked and safe to explore on your own. The local and
botanical name is depicted on a plaque beside many medicinal plants, hardwood
trees, edible plants and renewable plants used for building.
The accompanying booklet gives exciting and informative details on each plant.
Additional information is available in our botanical reference library. Birds
and monkeys may also be sighted along the trails. A treat for families and individuals.
MEALS
Delicious home cooked international and local meals are served family style
in our open dining room and kitchen. You are welcome to watch us prepare meals
and bake our whole wheat bread and buns.
Excellent vegetarian and Vegan meals are available upon request. Please let
us know of any dietary restrictions so we can make you a meal to remember. Complimentary
coffee or tea is served every morning until 10 a.m. Breakfast is $2.50 to $5
U.S., Lunch is $2.50 or $6 U.S., Dinner is $8.50 U.S.
GETTING HERE
Getting to Jungle Drift Lodge is easy, you may catch the Mcfadzean Bus which
leaves from the corner of Amara Avenue and Cemetery Rd. at 12:15 and 5:15p.m.
Monday to Friday, and
12:00 noon & 2:00p.m. on Saturdays. You could also catch the Rancho Bus
(also known as Pooks Bus) which leaves from Batty's Bus Terminal on Mosul St.
at 5:00p.m. Monday to Friday and between 1:00 and 2:00p.m. on Saturdays. No
bus service is available on Sundays. Please call to check the bus times and
location as they do change frequently.
You may prefer to be picked up upon arrival at the airport and transfer directly
to the Jungle Drift Lodge and avoid Belize City altogether by staying at the
Lodge and planning the balance of your stay in Belize. Transfer is $40 U.S.
for 1-4 people one way. We will pick you up in our pickup truck (we haven't
gotten our Limo yet…). Please call in advance to arrange this shuttle.
If you have already checked into a hotel we can arrange to pick you up there.
MEMBERS OF: BTB (Belize Tourist Board), BAS (Belize Audubon Society) and BTIA
(Belize Tourism Industry Association).
RATES:
RATES:
Cabañas
10x10 Cabaña with shared bath: Sgl or Dbl $20 U.S., Triple $30 U.S.
12x12 Cabaña with shared bath: Sgl or Dbl $25 U.S., Triple $35 U.S.
14x14 2 floor with private bath: Sgl or Dbl $50 U.S., Triple or Quad $60 U.S.
14x20 2 floor with private bath: Sgl. or Dbl.$60 U.S. Triple or Quad $70 U.S.
Each extra person $10 U.S. (rates subject to 7% Hotel Tax)
Camping
Camping rates: $5 U.S. per person
Meals
Breakfast: $2.50 to $5 U.S.
Lunch: $2.50 to $6 U.S.
Dinner: $8.50 U.S.
Excursions
Jungle River Trip: $25 U.S. per person
Crocodile Night Tour: $40 U.S. per person
Canoe Rental
Day Rental: $40 U.S. per canoe
Transfer Rates
Transfer from Belize City to JDL or return: $40 U.S. for 1 - 4 people one way.
Public buses $1.50 to $2 U.S. one way.
GROUPS & SCHOOLS
Reserve the entire lodge or part of it for:
-Base research station
-Outfitters home base
-Retreat
-Environmental education purposes
-Home stay
Included are sleeping accommodations, full kitchen and dining facilities, canoes,
kayaks, laundry area, reference library, modern bathroom facilities, 24 hour
electricity and running water.
Trek, camping, student, scout and all other groups are welcome year round. Available:
catering for groups of all sizes, you may camp or stay in cabins. We offer customized
tours for all groups.
