On this safari you will visit 3 different biomes: the vast Pantanal, mighty Amazon and little-known Cerrado and have a good chance to spot iconic wildlife such as jaguars, maned wolves, giant river otters, tapir and giant anteaters. Discover Brazil's Big Five.
Experience Brazil's iconic wildlife, including jaguars, wolves, tapirs, anteaters, macaws, toucans, and jabiru storks, in their natural habitats.
Explore Caiman Ecological Refuge, a key jaguar conservation project, for wildlife viewing, activities like photographic safaris, guided walks, canoeing, and night safaris, showcasing their vital conservation efforts. Pousada Trijunção offers eco-friendly, comfortable accommodations in the Cerrado landscape, while Cristalino Lodge offers stylish, natural-inspired accommodation.
Day 1: Brasilia - Cerrado
On arrival into Brasilia, you will be met and transferred to your lodge, about 5 hours away. Possible sightings on the dirt road include mammals such as tapir, coati, foxes, and even elusive wild cats. On arrival, settle down for dinner and enjoy your first evening in the Cerrado.
Pousada Trijunção offers comfort and luxury alongside an intimate integration with nature. Set on the border that divides the states of Minas Gerias, Bahia and Goias, Pousada Trijunção is perfectly situated to embrace the unique landscape of this area: the incredible Cerrado, the Brazilian savannah. This lodge also supports it surroundings with efforts to promote its preservation and protect its inhabitants.
Read moreDays 2 - 3: Cerrado
Spend the next 2 days exploring the extraordinary biodiversity of Brazil’s great savannah. You'll be led on included bike and 4x4 tours to see wildlife in their wild natural habitat, such as jaguar, ocelot, armadillo, anteater, and maned wolf all under the threat of habitat loss in this area.
The 5th largest country in the world is unsurprisingly varied in its habitats and has distinctly different ecosystems.
Read moreDay 4: Cerrado - Southern Amazon
Enjoy an early morning excursion for an hour or two before being transferred back to Brasilia airport for your scheduled flight to Cuaiba. On arrival, transfer to your centrally located hotel for the night before your Pantanal adventure starts tomorrow.
Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Cuiabá airport, this luxurious hotel is perfect for recuperating after a long flight or an exciting safari exploring the Pantanal. With a wide range of rooms and suites available and all the amenities you need returning to the outdoor pool for a sundowner looking out over the city is a wonderful way to end your day.
Read moreDay 5: Cuiaba - Southern Amazon
This morning after breakfast you will transfer to the airport, to catch a short flight to Alta Floresta deep in the Amazon Rainforest. Met at the airport, you will be transferred by first by car for an hour a half and then a further half an hour by boat to Cristalino Lodge in the Southern Amazon.
Days 6 - 7: Southern Amazon (Cristalino Reserve)
Spend the next 2 days experiencing the sights and the sounds of jungle. You might want to visit the 50-metre canopy tower, which gives you a bird’s eye view of this mighty rainforest. It is common to spot, monkeys, macaws and several species of birds. There are many trails that snake through various forests and habitats and over 500 species of birds and over 1800 different types of butterfly. Boat rides, or canoeing along the Cristalino River give another opportunity to spot animals in the canopy and a floating deck above the river is great for swimming or resting when you’re not out looking for wildlife. The guides at Cristalino have a tremendous amount of knowledge and will ensure you make the most of all these wildlife opportunities.
Cristalino Lodge is built to emphasise engagement with the natural environment. Cristalino lodge keeps its guests in stylish comfort, offering comfortable rooms and a good range of facilities. Offering three choices of accommodation, all built with environmental sustainability in mind. For relaxation, the lodge features a floating deck where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine waters of the Cristalino River.
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Day 8: Alta Floresta - Cuiaba - Campo Grande
After a final morning in the jungle, you'll be transferred by boat and road back to Alta Floresta's small airport, where you'll fly to Campo Grande with a change in Cuiaba. Arrive in the capital city of Mato Grosso do Sul and transfer to your hotel in town.
Patricia established the Lowland Tapir Conservation Initiative in 1996 and serves as the chairperson of the IUCN SSC Tapir Specialist Group, a network of over 130 tapir conservationists from 27 different countries worldwide.
Read moreDay 9: Campo Grande - Caiman Ecological Refuge
This morning you will be transferred to the lodge, a journey of approximately 3,5 hours. Arrive in time for lunch, before checking in at 15:00 and going on your first exciting excursion into the south Pantanal.
Located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul and the southern portion of the Pantanal region, Caiman Ecological Refuge is a massive 53,000-hectare complex. Caiman Ecological Refuge has one of the best wildlife viewing locations in the South Pantanal. The area is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles and offers you the best chance of seeing jaguars in the wild.
Read moreDays 10 - 12: Caiman Ecological Refuge
Over the next 3 days you will explore the Caiman Ecological Refuge. A well-respected jaguar conservation project is based here and you will get the chance to see their work from up-close. Activities include photographic safaris, guided walks, canoeing and night safaris.
Trekking through wild, steamy jungles, past wildlife rich waters and past tall, vividly green trees brimming with bright coloured birds, or floating down dark rivers; this is how you watch for the wild and elusive jaguar.
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Day 13: Southern Pantanal - Campo Grande - Sao Paolo
This morning you enjoy you final morning in the Pantanal. After breakfast you will be transferred back to Campo Grande Airport for your flight to Sao Paolo, in time to connect with your international flight home.
Wildlife Specialists
Wildlife remains our primary focus and we ensure accommodation is carefully selected as the very best places to stay for front-row wildlife spectacles for the time of the year you are travelling.
Wealth of Experience
Our considerable wealth of experience and knowledge of Brazil has ensured a 100% jaguar sighting success rate over the last few years in each of our Brazil jaguar safaris.
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