Daily from Caracas 4 days, 3 nights This working ranch is a de facto nature reserve, the owners having prohibited hunting. The land lies in the north central Llanos, 6hrs from Caracas. In the rainy season (May-Sep) 80% of the land is flooded. The open savannahs are used for cattle pasture. The ranch has many different types of habitat, and the list of mammals and reptiles spotted includes a few rarities – jaguars, giant otters, and tapirs – and others, such as capybaras, caimans and howler monkeys, which are more common. Some 300 species of birds have been identified. The only planned activities are observation of the flora and fauna, by boat, horse-back, truck or on foot. The ranch-house itself has polished stone floors, furniture and beams made from local wood and a wide verandah.