The Kayapó people are more than hosts — they are the true guardians of the Iriri River and its surrounding rainforest. As one of the largest and most influential Indigenous groups in the Brazilian Amazon, the Kayapó have protected these lands for generations, preserving their biodiversity, cultural heritage, and natural beauty.
The creation of Kendjam Lodge is only possible through a deep partnership with the Kayapó community, based on mutual respect, shared conservation goals, and economic empowerment. Every guest who visits Kendjam contributes directly to sustainable income, environmental monitoring, and cultural pride.
This model of eco-tourism not only delivers world-class fly fishing, but also supports indigenous sovereignty and helps defend the Amazon rainforest from illegal logging, mining, and deforestation.
The Kayapos Legacy
Kendjam is a remote and small indigenous community right in the middle of most preserved Kayapo land. Located in the epicenter of the Kayapó Indigenous Nation, the Mekragnoti Indigenous Territory, an area of 5 million hectares of pure, untouched Amazon forest. Very few Kayapós live in this enormous area, creating one of the most isolated portions of tropical jungle in the world.
Ancient Culture
The Kayapó are one of the most important ethnic groups in the Amazon region, despite numbering a mere 8,000 people. Their cosmology, ritual life, and social organization are extremely rich and complex. They are an ethnicity of proud, fierce warriors, with a particular set of skills worth experiencing. We invite you to come discover a heritage shaped through the centuries.
The Amazon Warriors
After their encounter with colonizers, they began to actively fight for the guarantee of their rights and traditional territories. Today, they are the legal owners of the indigenous territory recognized by the Brazilian Government and they feel responsible for the conservation of biodiversity and reduction of climate change.
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