From
$ 5,350 USD
Group size
5 Guests
Location
Northern Pantanal
Tour dates
August 11th -18th 2025
Jaguar extreme photo tour
Join us in the land of the jaguar, the Northern Pantanal. The largest wetland in the world and home to an incredible variety of wildlife. The Pantanal is a wildlife photographers paradise, be ready at all times to capture images of a lifetime.
The jaguar extreme photo tour is tailored for photographers to have the very best conditions to observe and photograph jaguars. Using custom build boats and working with seasoned an passionate guides and boat drivers. Besides photographing jaguars our team of guides are keen to share their knowledge on the area and individual jaguars. It will be a immersion into the world of the jaguar.
Besides jaguars we will have opportunities to encounter and photograph other iconic species as well. Such as the Giant river otter, Capybara, Jacaré caiman, Yellow anaconda and a variety of bird life.
We look forward welcoming you to the Pantanal and provide an experience and lasting memories to take home.
Tour dates, private tours & extensions
We host numerous tours throughout the year, please enquire for other tour dates and private tours. Our private tours can be tailored to your specific preferences, including extensions to to stay at other lodges like Piuval for Giant anteater, Chapada or photographing the harpy eagles.
Day 1: Arrive at Cuiabá
Upon your arrival in Cuiabá, we welcome you at the airport or the hotel you are staying at.
Our Jaguar extreme photo tour starts with a drive to Poconé –
a city known as the capital of the Pantanal.
At Poconé we continue our journey onto a dirt road called the Transpantaneira highway for 146 kilometres and crossing 122 bridges. During this scenic drive towards Porto Jofre, be prepared for encounters with diverse wildlife species as you may spot Marsh deer, anacondas, giant anteaters, toco toucans, tapirs, hyacinth macaws, crab-eating foxes and many other birds and mammals.
Once we arrive in Porto Jofre during the afternoon and complete the check-in, we have time to relax before our dinner. After our diner together, we will share the program for day 2, a full day outing by boat dedicated to spotting jaguars.
Day 2-7: Jaguar safari
We start early morning to begin our search for jaguars. Throughout the day, approximately 10 hours, we navigate the Cuiaba river and it’s tributaries in search of these big cats.
During lunch time, when most of the boats return to the lodge, we will enjoy a lunch in the heart of the jaguar territory.
Our return to the lodge is around sunset. Upon arrival, you have the opportunity to fresh up, relax or review your photographs before our dinner at the restaurant.
Besides jaguars which is our main focus, there are other great wildlife opportunities to encounter. A few to name are the giant river otters, howler and capuchin monkeys, yellow anacondas, Jacaré caiman and various bird species such as Tocu toucans, Hyancinth Macaws, black skimmers and many more.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast we pack and check-out to start our way back on the Transpantaneira to Poconé and then Cuiabá in time for your flight.