Day 1 – Arrival to Cuiabá

You travel individually to Cuiabá, the gateway to the Pantanal. We meet in the late afternoon for an introduction and then dinner together.

We gladly provide you with a suitable flight connection for your journey to Brazil in good time.

Day 2 – Onward journey to the Taiamã Reserve

After breakfast, our journey starts towards the Taiamã Reserve. You drive through an idyllic landscape, which in some places is reminiscent of African savannahs. During the course of the day, you will reach your first destination in the north of the Pantanal. Our accommodation is beautifully situated directly on the Paraguay River.

Day 3 and 4 – In search of jaguars and other wildlife

You will spend two full days in the Paraguay River region near the Taiamã Reserve searching for jaguars, giant river otters and other wildlife. The nature along the river is a paradise, both scenically and from the biodiversity of animals and birds. Here you can enjoy the silence and unique sounds of the Pantanal. You will travel by speedboat. For our group we use small boats with enough space for each guest. This ensures that we are manoeuvrable and can also navigate small canals. You benefit from the best possible conditions for taking pictures.

Day 5 – On a discovery tour along the Transpantaneira

After breakfast, check out and drive to your next accommodation. The lodge is located approximately halfway along the lifeline of the North Pantanal, the Transpantaneira. On the way, there are already good opportunities to photograph wild animals and birds. In the early afternoon, you go on a boat tour from the lodge to discover the wilderness of the North Pantanal.

At dusk, head to the lodge’s mobile observation tower. With a bit of luck, you can observe and photograph the shy and nocturnal ocelot from here.

Day 6 – Bird photography and onward journey to Porto Jofre

After an early photo session with storks and toucans on the lodge’s second observation tower, enjoy breakfast. Afterwards, check out and drive along the Transpantaneira to your next destination. Depending on the wildlife sightings, you will again have the opportunity to take photographs during the drive.

After arriving in Porto Jofre, you will check into the hotel, which is located directly on the Cuiabá River. It is the perfect base from which to reach the Meeting of the Waters State Park, the kingdom of the jaguars, by speedboat. The lodge grounds offer unique opportunities to photograph the birdlife, including toucans and hyacinth macaws.

After arriving in Porto Jofre and checking in to your accommodation, you will set off on your first safari by boat.

Day 7 to 11 – In the kingdom of the jaguars

You have five full days to search for and photograph jaguars and other wildlife. We will be traveling with very good guides who will take us to the best positions for photography.

From the lodge, we will go on jaguar hunts in the nearby Meeting of the Waters State Park by speedboat in the mornings and afternoons. The park is considered one of the best regions in the world for observing jaguars in the wild. The area encompasses the confluence of three rivers and provides the ideal habitat for a rich diversity of species. As this region is virtually uninhabited and completely isolated, it is the perfect place to go jaguar stalking. The elegant cats often come to the banks of the rivers to drink, hunt or simply to cool off a little.

Day 12 – End of journey at Transpantaneira

After breakfast, you will check out of Porto Jofre and head to Cuiabá. The drive takes you along the Transpantaneira Highway. Along the way there are plenty of photo stops to capture the beauty of this biodiverse region.

You will arrive in Cuiabá in time for lunch. Afterward, you will check into the hotel. In the evening, there will be a final dinner with the group.

Day 13 – End of the photo tour

In the morning we will drive to Cuiabá airport, from where you can fly back to São Paolo. Afterwards you start your journey home or your individual itinerary.

Who is the photo tour suitable for?

This photo tour is aimed at both beginners and advanced photographers. You have a basic knowledge of shutter speed, aperture and ISO and are able to set these on your camera. On this photo tour, you will be individually supervised according to your photography skills.

Arrival

The trip starts in Cuiabá. Due to jet lag, we recommend arriving at least one day earlier. You will receive a recommendation for a suitable flight in good time before the start of the trip.

Climate

The Pantanal is located in the southern hemisphere of the earth and therefore has seasons that are the opposite of those in Central Europe. However, as temperatures do not vary too much over the course of the year, the year is usually divided into dry and rainy seasons. The rainiest months are October to April and May to September is the dry season. Due to the tropical climate in the Pantanal, temperatures are hot all year round and the weather can be very humid.

During the dry season, the weather in the Pantanal is very warm but quite dry. The average amount of rainfall during this time is only 0 to 50 mm per month. The daily maximum temperatures average 30 to 32 degrees. In the dry season, however, it can occasionally get a little cooler, especially when a cold front moves north from Antarctica. It can cool down considerably, especially at night. The lowest daytime temperatures average 16 to 21 degrees.

Fitness level

The tour does not require any special physical requirements.

Health

The Pantanal is a malaria-free area. A yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended. Please seek advice from a tropical doctor, institute or your family doctor.

It is always important to protect yourself adequately against mosquito bites: Long and light-colored clothing and the application of insect repellent are recommended. Most hotel rooms have windows with mosquito nets.

Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of a secluded region being evacuated, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.

Travel information FDFA

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regularly publishes information on countries where there are potential security or other risks. The FDFA’s travel advice is based on its own sources of information that are considered to be trustworthy. This travel advice can be found on the FDFA website: www.eda.admin.ch

The Terms and Conditions

TCs of Amazing Views Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.

Prices

We reserve the right to change prices (especially due to exchange rate fluctuations).