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The Northern Pantanal is a unique place in South America. it is part of the largest wetland and home to the highest density of jaguars in the world. Besides jaguars, the Pantanal offers an abundance of other wildlife such as the Giant river otters, Giant anteaters, Hyacinth macaws and the Tocu Toucan to name a few.
During these 7-days we will explore the Cuiaba river and it’s tributaries in search of jaguars and enjoy the vivid wildlife that can be found in- and alongside the rivers. From June – November is the dry season. Water levels are low and riverbanks are exposed. The wildlife is concentrated close to the water attracting the jaguars as well. Hence, the best time to observe and photograph the jaguars behaviour ranging from crossing rivers, mating and hunting.
Following our jaguar adventure we continue by exploring one of the prime wildlife locations located alongside the Transpantaneira road. The private property where we stay has a rich population of wildlife and is one of the best locations to see the Giant anteater.
Travelling in a small group enables us to comfortly explore nature by boat and car, ensuring all the space you require as a photographer to move around and have your camera gear close to you.
Our Pantanal & jaguar safari brings you to the prime wildlife locations and with our experience we will position you in the best spots to capture unique moments to take home.
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 Chapada or photographing the harpy eagles.
Upon your arrival in Cuiabá, you will receive a warm welcome at the airport or the hotel you are staying.
Our adventure 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.
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 5:30pm. Upon arrival, you have the opportunity to fresh up, relax or review your photographs before joining us for a dinner at the restaurant.
Besides jaguars, 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.
After breakfast we check-out and drive back from Porto Jofre on the Transpanteira road to Piuval lodge. During our drive we will look for wildlife and stop for photographic opportunities.
We have lunch at Piuval and our first game drive starts in the afternoon in search for Giant anteaters, agouti, crab-eating foxes, monkey’s and birds.
We will end the day with a night safari and afterwards we go back for diner at the lodge.
Early morning before breakfast we head out in search for wildlife. The Giant anteaters can be seen mostly early mornings and late afternoons when the temperatures are still relatively low. Besides anteaters we can encounter lesser tamanduas, armadillo’s, foxes and an abundance of birdlife.
Back for breakfast and after breakfast we will go for a game drive on the private property.
around noon we will return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch there is time to relax. Our afternoon activities start at 3pm with a game drive and night safari.
We end the day with a diner together at the lodge.
Early rise to explore for wildlife and in particularly the Giant anteater. After exploring nature we head back for a wel deserved breakfast. After breakfast we pack our bags, checkout and transfer back to Cuiaba in time for your flight.
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