The annual pattern of flood and drought creates a special ecology which makes this one of the great wildlife areas of South America. Many people's favourite is the capybara, the world's largest rodent, which is under threat from poachers but can still be seen in great numbers in protected areas. There are freshwater dolphin in the rivers, arrau turtle, small numbers of manatee and, of course, large numbers of piranha fish. Places to stay Special conservation ranches are the best places to see the wildlife of the Llanos. Night safaris are provided on some days.
Rooms are to comfortable standards.
At this time the increasing drought drives animals and birds together in great numbers around the few remaining sources of water. Even so, we have been very impressed with the numbers of animals and birds we have seen in the wetter months, when they are dispersed but more active. The culture of the Llanos is a special one. The llaneros are proud of their hard lives, the true cowboys live close to nature from cradle to grave. They break in fresh horses each year, releasing them to run wild when the rains come.