NORTHERN PANTANAL PHOTO SAFARI WITH RICHARD BIRCHETT

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New 2027 Date! Price: £4195/$5495 per person

27th September - 6th October 2026 - SOLD OUT

29th September - 8th October 2027 - 6 Spaces

Your Wildlife Photography Guide: Richard Birchett

Main Focus: Jaguars, mammals and birds

1x Excellent Local Boat Driver

Stay at 3 locations at the Northern Pantanal

Discover the Amazing Wildlife of the Northern Pantanal

4 Full Days and 1 Half-Day of Jaguar Safaris

Chance to see & photograph the elusive Maned Wolf

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

Savannah hawk in the Pantanal

Day 2: Travel to Pocone, Welcome to the Pantanal

 

We start early today to drive down to the area near Pocone. This is the northern part of the Pantanal with open grasslands. We have the best chance to see anteaters here.  The area is home to an array of birds and other elusive mammals too.

Overnight near Pocone.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Juvenile black hawk in the Pantanal

Day 3: In-Search of Giant Anteaters, Travel to Porto Jofre

 

We ride early as this is the best time to see giant anteaters. They are mainly active at dawn. We spend the morning with walking and truck safaris. After lunch we drive down to Porto Jofre, the gateway to “Jaguarland”. Where we spend the following 5 nights.

Overnight in Porto Jofre.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

giant anteater in the Pantanal

Day 4 – 7: In-Search for Jaguars

Enjoy full-day jaguar safaris on the Cuiabá River and its tributaries.
(these will be boat safaris)
Overnight in Porto Jofre.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Jaguar in the Pantanal of Brazil

Day 8: In-search of the Elusive Maned Wolf

 

We will enjoy our last boat safari in the morning before we move to our final location, where we aim to see the maned wolf. We will spend the night at this new location.

Overnight at Mangueiral.

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Howler monkey in the Pantanal

Day 9: Travel back to Cuiaba

 

After breakfast we will leave for Cuiaba.

Overnight in Cuiaba, near the airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 10: Departure Day

Our adventure comes to an end today. Individual departures after breakfast.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Yacare caiman in the Pantanal

Cuiaba

Amazon Hotel Aeroporto (Superior), or similar

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

Pocone

Pousada Aconchego (Standard), or similar

A simple, family-run lodge in the Pocone region that will serve for our first base looking for birds and the elusive Giant Anteater in the Northern Pantanal.

Porto Jofre

Pousada Porto Jofre (Standard), or similar

Pousada Porto Jofre is a simple lodge on the bank of the Cuiaba River in Porto Jofre. It will be a good base to discover the area and enjoy our boat safaris.

Pousada Mangueiral (Standard), or similar

A simple lodge where we will spend our last night before returning to Cuiaba. It is an excellent place to see the unique maned wolf.

Prices & Inclusions

26th September to 6th October 2026 – SOLD OUT

29th September to 8th October 2027

Min. 4, Max. 6 Participants £4195/person
$5495/person
Single Supplement £450/person

$600/person

Inclusions

  • 9-night accommodation on a twin/double share basis
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Your wildlife photographer guide: Richard Birchett
  • Private transportation as per the itinerary
  • Private boat safaris at Porto Jofre (4 full day & 1 half-day safaris)
  • Day trip to photograph the elusive Maned Wolf
  • Walking and car safaris near Pocone
  • 100% Financial Protection

 

Exclusions

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

YOUR GUIDE

Richard Birchett willdlife photography guide

Richard is a published and award-winning photographer based in Cornwall, England and has spent 22 years in the UK Military as a Survival Specialist. Richard has been photographing for over 35 years and has now worked as a full time wildlife & nature photographer for the past 7 years. He travels around the United Kingdom and beyond in search of new subjects and is currently working on a number of conservation projects. He focuses on capturing images of nature in their natural environment, his belief is the welfare of the subject in Wildlife photography must come first above any image.

TOUR SUMMARY

This is an ultimate wildlife photography safari to the Northern Pantanal of Brazil. These floodplains are one of the best wildlife destinations in Latin America. We will have the chance to photograph Jaguars, Giant anteaters, and Giant River Otters.

Our 2027 itinerary comes with a twist. Besides spending 5 nights at Porto Jofre, the capital of “Jaguarland”, we will have the chance to see and photograph two iconic mammals, the giant anteater and the maned wolf.

 

This holiday is perfect for someone who is looking for a relaxed photography safari where mammals and birds are in focus.

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