In most cities brown rivers are a good indicator that you should keep out of the water, but in the jungle it just looks like something from Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory and definitely adds some impact to photos.

Jungle luxury, complete with only three walls and scary wild animal noises all night. Absolutely perfect.

One thing that seemed to be proven day after day, jungle sunsets never disappoint.

I would often be up exploring before the rest of the group and found it to be such a peaceful way to start each day. I especially liked to wander the river's edge before heading off on another day of adventure.

After a short jungle trek from the river you are met with the sight of a magnificent lake, hidden from those who only cruise the river. Except for the handful of small boats used by the locals for fishing the lake seems like a calm oasis in the middle of an immense jungle. On closer inspection you find the lake to be home to a playful family of otters as well as a healthy number of piranhas.

While I was scanning the lake admiring the stunning reflections on the water I noticed part of a fallen tree sticking out of the water at one end of the lake. After zooming in I noticed the strange looking tortoise wearing a butterfly for a hat.

Sunset over the Tambopata River was always the perfect time to be on a boat. The sun created the most amazing colours in the clouds and the reflection on the chocolate brown water makes a truly astonishing image.