MAMMALS OF THE PANTANAL TOUR

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Price: £4795/$5995 per person

21st to 30th August 2026

Your Guides: Andres Novales & Gustavo Gaspari

Main Focus: The Jaguars and other mammals of the Pantanal

1x International Wildlife Photography & 1x Local Naturalist Guides

Stay on a Floating Hotel on the Cuiaba River

Discover the Amazing Wildlife of the Northern Pantanal

3 Full Days of Jaguar Safaris

Multiple Jeep Safaris at Pouso Alegre Lodge

Look for Giant River Otters, Tapirs and Giant Anteaters

Excellent Wildlife Photography Opportunities

Day 1: Arrive at Cuiaba

 

Individual arrival to Cuiabá where we meet at an airport hotel for a welcome briefing at 7pm.

Overnight in Cuiaba.

Meals Included: None

Southern crested caracara from the Pantanal

Day 2: Travel to Pocone

 

We meet at the hotel’s lobby and start our 3-hour journey to Pocone, to the beginning of the Pantanal. We will have lunch at the lodge and will have our first evening safari looking for nocturnal mammals.

Overnight in Pouso Alegre Lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An anaconda and caiman in the Pantanal

Day 3 – 4: Mammal watching Safaris at Pouso Algre

 

We spend the next 2 full days on the ground of the lodge and the surrounding estancias. We will have a chance to spot monkeys, coatis, capybaras, and with some luck ocelot, giant anteater and tapir. The area is also a paradise for bird-lovers. One each day we will enjoy a morning and afternoon and an evening safari ether on foot or by jeep.

Overnight in Pouso Alegre Lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An anaconda and caiman in the Pantanal

Day 5: Travel to Porto Jofre

 

We will enjoy our last jeep safari and then we will depart on a 2-hour journey to Porto Jofre, to the gate of “Jaguarland”. We will spend lunch onboard our floating hotel and will have our first boat safari on the rivers.

Overnight in Porto Jofre.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An anaconda and caiman in the Pantanal

Day 6 – 8: In-Search for Jaguars

Enjoy three consecutive days of boat safaris along the Cuiabá River and its tributaries.

During these 3 days we will explore the river systems on boat to photograph jaguars, giant river otters and an abundance of birds, reptiles and mammals.

Overnight in Porto Jofre.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Jaguar from the Pantanal

Day 9: Travel back to Cuiaba

 

After breakfast we head out for a final boat safari, then have lunch onboard and we will make our way back to Cuiaba.

Meals Included: Breakfast. Lunch

Giant River Otter from Rio Claro

Day 10: Departure day

 

After breakfast, individual departure from Cuiaba Airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Giant River Otter from Rio Claro

Cuiaba

Amazon Hotel Aeroporto (Superior), or similar

This is a really nice, modern, 4-star hotel within walking distance from Cuiaba Airport.

Pocone

Pouso Alegre Lodge (Basic, traditional), or similar

Enjoy the wonders of the Pantanal from this rustic Lodge from an authentic 11,000-hectare cattle farm. Get the feel of the pantaneiro lifestyle and discover the local flora and fauna. The farm offers 24 apartments with AC, fans, and bathrooms with hot showers.

Porto Jofre

Barco Aguapé (Standard, Floating Hotel), or similar

Barco Agupe is a somewhat modern floating hotel docking on the Cuiaba river. It will give us the advantage as we will be closer to the State Park and we can get our early to get the nicest light of the day.

Prices & Inclusions

21st to 30th August 2026

Min. 4, Max. 6 Participants £4795/person
$5995/person
Single Supplement £800/person

$1000/person

Inclusions

  • 9-night accommodation on a twin/double share basis
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Your wildlife photographer guide: Andres Novales
  • Your Naturalist Guide: Gustavo Gaspari
  • Private transportation as per the itinerary
  • Private jeep safaris at Pouso Alegre
  • Private boat safaris at Porto Jofre

 

Exclusions

  • International Flights
  • Meals that are not listed
  • Beverages
  • Tips
  • Travel Insurance
  • (e)Visa for US citizens

TOUR SUMMARY

This 10-Day itinerary focuses on the Northern Pantanal. We will be staying at two locations, in a lodge near Pocone and on a floating boat in Porto Jofre. The tour focuses on maximising our chances to see most of the mammals of the Pantanal.  With some luck we can see Giant Anteaters, Brazilian Tapirs, Jaguars, Ocelots, Tayras, Howler monkeys and many more.

Gustavo, our local guide is an incredible spotter, and Andres, our international guide will help you capture these majestic creatures with your camera.

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