THE THREE BIOMES OF BRAZIL WITH RICHARD BIRCHETT

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01 February 2025

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From £4795pp – $5995pp

Date: 21st October to 1st November 2025

Visit the Three Biomes of Brazil: the Pantanal, the Cerrado and the lower Amazon

Your International, Award-Winning Photographer Guide: Richard Birchett

Your Local Wildlife Photographer Guide: Samuel Betkowski

2 Full days of Jaguar Safaris from Porto Jofre

Photograph an Abundance of Avifauna of the Pantanal, the Cerrado and the Amazon

Observe Toucans, Macaws, and Aracaris

Photograph Giant River Otters and Tapirs

Visit Private Reserves and Gardens with Excellent Bird Photography Opportunities

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

A capybara in the Pantanal

This is a 12-day wildlife photography holiday to Brazil that mainly focuses on the colourful birds of this South American country. The trip is suitable for amateur, advanced and pro-nature photographers.

The holiday is led by British, ethical wildlife photographer Richard Birchett and Brazilian wildlife photographer Samuel Betkowski. Their presence is a guarantee of a fun, action-packed holiday where everyone can take their time and photograph an array of colourful birds and other wildlife. We will also spend 2 days on the rivers photographing jaguars.

Day 1: Arrive at Cuiaba

 

Arrive at Cuiaba, the gateway of the Northern Pantanal.

Overnight: near Cuiaba Airport

Meals: None

Giant river otter from the Pantanal

Day 2: Travel to Porto Jofre, welcome to Jaguar land!

We start our drive early as it will take us 5h to get to our destination. Enjoy your lunch en route while heading to Porto Jofre. There will be some stops along the Transpantaneira road to photograph Caimans, Birds and other animals.

Overnight: Porto Jofre

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Jaguar from the Pantanal of Brazil

Day 3 – 4: Jaguar Boat Safaris

We spend the next two days on the rivers of Cuiabá, Tres Irmaos, Piquiri and other canals. This region belongs to the Encontro das Águas State Park. It is an area with the highest concentration of jaguars in the world. While searching for wild jaguars, we can also spot giant river otters, caimans, capybara, and an array of birds!

Overnight: Porto Jofre

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A jaguar in the Brazilian Pantanal

Day 5: Travel to Pouso Alegre Lodge

We leave Porto Jofre today and head North to our lodge, near Pocone. We stay for 1 night on our way to the Savanna. We will have good chances of photographing birds (Especially macaws and toucans) and if we are lucky the South American Tapir too.

Overnight: Pocone

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A paid of Hyacinth macaws in the Pantanal

Day 6 – 7: Bird photography in the Cerrado

We start with a walking safari just before sunrise, and will visit the bird watching tower after breakfast too.

After that we will head to the Cerrado where we continue photographing the resident birds near our lodge.

We spend the next day near the lodge and we will also discover the savanna in search of its unique avifauna.

Targets: Red-legged Honeycreeper, Black-cowled Oriole, Golden-hooded Tanager, Shinning Honeycreeper, Blue Dacnis, etc.

Overnight: Chapada dos Guimaraes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Chapada dos Guimaraes in the Cerrado

Day 8: Travel to the Lower Amazon

 

We leave early and travel 5 hours to our lodge at the Lower Amazon of Brazil. This is an other birding hotspot, where over 500 species of bids can be found. This is where the Amazon meets the Cerrado.

Overnight: Lower Amazon

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A paid of birds in the Cerrado

Day 9 – 10: Wildlife photography in the Lower Amazon

We spend 2 full days around the lodge where we will have chances to do jeep, walking and boat safaris. We will have a great chances of photographing birds and if we are lucky we may see the elusive Mittermeier’s Tapajos Saki.

Targets: Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Lesser-violet Ears, Talamanca’s Hummingbird, Volcano Hummingbird, etc.

Overnight: In the Lower Amazon

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

MIttermeier's Tapajos Saki monkey

Day 11: Travel back to Cuiaba

We will say goodbye to the Amazon today and travel back to Cuiaba (4h) where we stay for our last night.

Overnight: Cuiaba

Meals: Breakfast

bird in the Lower Amazon of Brazil

Day 12: Departure Day

The tour ends after breakfast. 

Meals: Breakfast. 

The Lowe Amazon of Brazil

Cuiaba

Amazon Aeroport Hotel (Superior)

The Amazon Aeroport Hotel is a nice hotel near Cuiaba Airport, it will be a comfortable spot to meet before the adventure starts.

Porto Jofre

Jaguar Bay Lodge (Classic)

A newly built lodge 3km from Porto Jofre. It offers comfortable and clean rooms.

Pocone

Pouso Alegre Lodge (Basic)

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.

Chapada dos Guimaraes

Pousada Luz do Jamacá (Basic)

A simple lodge near a woodland. it will be a good base to discover the area.

Lower Amazon

Jardim da Amazonia Lodge (Classic)

It is a nice, remote lodge at the Lower Amazon region, surrounded by a very nice forest. It offers everything what we need for a nature-focused holiday.

Prices & Inclusions

Date: 21st October to 1st November 2025

Holiday Price

Min. 4, Max 6 participants.

£4795/person
$5995/person
Single Supplement £500/person
Single Supplement $600/person

Inclusions

  • 11 night accommodation in the  hotels and (birding) lodges on a twin share basis
  • Full board (all meals are included from the breakfast of Day 2 till the breakfast of day 11)
  • 1x Local,  and 1x International wildlife photographer guide: Samuel Betkowski & Richard Birchett
  • Private transportation throughout the holiday
  • 2 Full-day jaguar safaris
  • Jeep and walking safaris at Pouso Alegre
  • Jeep, walking and Boat Safaris in the Lower Amazon
  • All safaris are private to our group
  • Visit of private reserves and gardens
  • Full financial protection by Protected Trust Services

 

Exclusions

  • International Flights
  • Meals that are not listed
  • Beverages
  • Tips
  • Travel Insurance

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the World, it occupies approximately half of the land of South America. Discover the colourful city of Rio de Janeiro with its famous beaches, the magical Iguassu Falls, the lush Amazon rainforest, the Pantanal with its incredible wildlife or the explore the Atlantic Forest with its abundant birdlife.    

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