Originally Posted by
ajeleonard
I've been to Manaus and done an Amazon tour. I was looking forward to it but found it surprisingly boring. Other than the pink dolphins the visible wildlife was limited, and from ground/water level the forest isn't particularly spectacular. The takeoff from Manaus airport however was very scenic and you really got a sense of the vastness of the Amazon
If you travel to the Amazon expecting a wildlife safari like what you would have in an African savannah, you’ll be setting yourself up for disappointment. The Amazon is huge, teeming with wildlife, but the forest cover is so thick that you are unlikely to spot much from a river bank. People travel to the Amazon to experience being in a unique, endangered ecosystem. Once you understand that, you will be much more able to manage your expectations.