Honduras Jungle Base Camp

From the moment I arrived at jungle base camp in Honduras, I knew I was on track to have a great week. There are so many reasons to recommend it. The first thing I noticed upon arriving was the set of stalls that the locals had set up to sell visitors snacks and keepsakes. I visited these stalls often throughout the week and I still treasure the hand-carved, hand-painted bird statuette that I bought, which I chose to remind me of the real bright-yellow bird I saw.
The thing I enjoyed most about the jungle base camp was the light trapping - using a bright floodlight shone on a sheet to attract moths and other insects. They were mesmerising and beautiful to look at, I could have stared for hours.
Another notable experience was seeing the species of bird that dances along tree branches to attract a mate. Where else can you see that? I was so fascinated by the birds that the bird expert staff member took me on an extra bird-watching hike. This is a good example of how friendly the staff are!
Finally, the educational part of the experience is not boring or pointless, but actually quite fun. As well as gaining an insight into which species were endemic to Honduras (only found there), I have learned how to classify species and even have been shown a live wild vampire bat up close!
There are so many reasons why this trip is more than worth doing, don't miss out on this excellent opportunity!