Pantanal Safari

The first stop on your Pantanal safari lies in the Northern Pantanal. From your eco-lodge situated on the Transpantaneira Highway, dive into this remarkable region. The Pantanal is the largest wetland plain on the planet and a designated UNESCO World Natural Heritage and World Biosphere Reserve. Indeed, its unique location and topography play host to 650 species of birds and 80 species of mammals. Many of these species are also on the verge of extinction. Over two days, depart for photo safaris and canoeing tours in search of the resident wildlife. After dinner each night, join a night drive in search of the resident nocturnal animals.  

Then continue your Pantanal safari in the jaguar safari capital of Brazil: Porto Jofre. Porto Jofre is to Brazil what Kruger National Park is to South Africa in terms of wildlife concentration. As such, the region boasts the highest density of jaguar population in the entire Pantanal, so you are very likely to spot the big cat, especially from June to October. Enjoy three days of boat safaris along the mighty Cuiabá River in search of jaguars and other wildlife like giant river otters and a plethora of birds.

Your Brazil safari finally concludes at Caiman Lodge, the ecotourism pioneer of Brazil’s Southern Pantanal. Situated within the Caiman Ecological Refuge, this remote property offers an array of highly personalized wildlife encounters. Enjoy three daily activities, such as photographic safaris in custom vehicles, Canadian canoe trips, nocturnal spotlighting, Jeep safari, and nature walks, each led by local Caimaners and expert naturalists. 

You will have one full day dedicated to experiencing the lodge's Onçafari Jaguar Project in private. Get to know their Jaguar Habituation Team and follow their activities in the morning and afternoon. Activities include: searching for Jaguar tracks, checking camera traps, and monitoring Jaguar behavior in the wild.