About Us

Amazonat is located in Brazil, in the state of Amazonas, 160km (100 miles) east of the city of Manaus.

Our 5000-hectare (12,355 acre) private reserve with an additional 5000 hectares in reclamation is in a privileged location surrounded by a huge diversity of unspoiled ecosystems and abundant wildlife. It is far away from any ‘city’ effect, while still a convenient distance from Manaus. The sparsely driven AM10 road passes to the north of our reserve enabling a fast transfer to Manaus and the three river systems nearby.

The state of Amazonas, the largest state of Brazil, covers 1.57 million sq km (600,000 sq. miles), 60% of which remains unexplored.

Manaus, the capital and largest city of Amazonas has a population of over 1.5 million. Situated on the banks of the Negro River, it is a major port and commercial center and is the main departure point for trips to the rainforest.

Jacques and Cristina van Egeraat started the “Amazonat Project” 10 years ago. It has grown over the years to include a reserve of over 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres) with a Jungle Lodge, River Lodge and Jungle Survival Camp. Jacques and Cristina’s dream is to do their part in preserving this beautiful and important part of the world. By making it accessible to visitors, showing and teaching them about the Amazon rainforest and the delicate balance of its many ecosystems, they hope to raise awareness of the importance of preserving this unique and wonderful asset. Through ecotourism they are also able to provide local communities with an alternate way to make a living other than from cutting the rainforest for farming or logging, while also developing their appreciation and understanding of the importance of conserving their surroundings.

Jacques and Cristina believe that the future of the rainforest lies in placing the emphasis on education rather than just conservation meaning that only by understanding the importance of the Amazon Rainforest and how to live with it in harmony, will humans be able to conserve it. Separating a piece of rainforest and trying to prohibit others from entering it will ultimately fail in its attempt to conserve. People must not only learn that there is more to be gained from a rainforest that is undisturbed than from one that is destroyed for logging or farming, but that they can earn a living by conserving the rainforest.