Central America

Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris creates in-depth itineraries to the world’s richest ecosystems. For nearly three decades we’ve designed tours emphasizing wildlife behavior, nature, photography, and birding. Excellent leaders are the key, combining personality, extensive knowledge of each region, and great talent as teachers and naturalists. We select and limit our trips to the best season for each destination. We are dedicated to delivering the best possible wildlife experiences to you, our travelers, and welcome you to join us!

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Costa Rica - A January Wildlife Getaway

Strawberry Poison Dart Frog ©Bill Page

January 3 to 18, 2010
Leader: Paco Madrigal
10 participants
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Bird and photograph in superb wildlife areas on both sides of the Continental Divide and to the south. This tour will appeal to all, including those who have been to Costa Rica and want to return to see new places and species. Visit the best cloud forests in Costa Rica for Resplendent Quetzal and other wonderful wildlife. At this time of year, resident birds are in their most vibrant plumage and migrants are present in large numbers. Costa Rica is home to as much habitat variation as found in the continental US and even more species diversity. Paco Madrigal has been guiding wildlife tours for us since the early 1990s. He is an exceptionally fine leader and will maximize opportunities to observe birds and mammals when they are most active. Start your new year right with this incredible wildlife getaway!

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Panama's Birding and Mammal Adventure

Golden Collared Manakin
©Mike Danzenbaker

March 6 to 25, 2010
Leader: Jim Danzenbaker
10 participants
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Indulge in the quest for quetzals and other fabulous birds in this wildlife-rich destination! Mammals will not be neglected and some may even allow close encounters for wonderful photos. Jim has years of experience and personally designed this itinerary to include the best of the western highlands, plus eastern and central Panama. This wonderful and varied habitat, with wide trails, quiet roads and no traffic, makes for a very relaxing and fun holiday with a small group of fellow explorers. All of the lodges are wonderful with private baths, excellent food plus great birding and wildlife viewing close by. If you have already been to, and loved Costa Rica, then Panama is a perfect destination for you.

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