Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Jungle Hike and River Tubing

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has the world’s highest concentration of big cats in the world. In addition to jaguars, this 98 000 acre Jaguar Reserve is home to jaguarondis, pumas, ocelots and margays. There is also a lot of “cat food” to be found including agouties, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, brocket deer, coatis, kinkajous, otters, pacas, and peccaries and a troop of howler monkeys. Lots of birds can be seen while hiking in this beautiful wildlife refuge.  Your licensed guide will show and describe many of the plants and trees and the uses the Maya made of them and will help you spot the birds, insects and animals resident in the Jaguar Preserve.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve, Mile 12 Southern Hwy, Dangriga Belize

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary includes hiking and river tubing when river conditions are suitable. Hiking paths range from easy to strenuous. A typical tour is an easy hike along the River Walk trail to learn about the plants, trees and the uses the Maya made of them. Along the way, you will see birds, insects and animal residents in the Jaguar Preserve. After Lunch, enjoy river tubing and a 20 minutes hike to swim in the cool pool below the waterfalls. If you are looking for more of a workout, climb Tiger Fern for more water falls or to Ben's Bluff where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Victoria and Outlier.

Duration: 5 hours