This trip exceeded all my expectations.Seeing a Jaguar in its natural habitat was wonderful. As... James Treharne, 2018 See more reviews
This trip to the Pantanal ranks amongst the best. Yes, Jaguars are illusive but so are lots of... barry tylee, 2018 See more reviews
For those interested in wildlife and the possibility of seeing a Jaguar in the wild, this trip to... Barbara Robert, 2017 See more reviews
Overall a relatively full on experience with very little 'down' time. An amazing... David Woodhams, 2017 See more reviews
The trip provided the wildlife viewing we had hoped for - five jaguars, plus giant otters,... J. Thomson, 2017 See more reviews
This trip is in two parts. Four days on the Jaguar houseboat looking for jaguars, the boat's... Jenny Hicks, 2017 See more reviews
This was a terrific holiday, despite the weather being the coldest on record for that time of year. Liz Newman, 2016 See more reviews
We went on this holiday principally to see Jaguar, Giant Anteater, Giant River Otter, Tapir and... Stephen Harford, 2016 See more reviews
A fantastic experience, with far more wildlife sightings than I expected. We saw three jaguars ... Lesley Carder, 2016 See more reviews
Amazing array of wildlife. Providing you don't mind roughing it a bit and don't mind... Karen White, 2015 See more reviews
Itinerary Expand all Cuiaba to Cuiaba Day 1 Transfer to Araras Lodge. The group flights should be arriving in the late morning. Surrounded by pristine forest, the lodge offers a range of activities designed to showcase the flora and fauna of the Pantanal, including jeep safaris, trail walks, nocturnal safaris, canoeing and horse riding. The lodge’s expert bilingual naturalist guides accompany us on all excursions to truly enhance our wildlife viewing. Araras Lodge or similar Meals included: Lunch Dinner Days 2-3 Search for Giant anteaters and capybaras. The next two days we have a full programme of activities around the lodge. Hundreds species of bird, and dozens of mammals and reptiles have been recorded in the immediate surroundings, and if we are lucky, we will catch sight of the striking Hyacinth macaw (Portuguese: Arara jacinta) after which the lodge is named. The largest of the macaws, its dark blue plumage and the bright yellow skin around its eyes and beak make it instantly recognisable. Araras Lodge or similar or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 4 To Hotel Baiazinha Lodge on the Paraguay River This morning we head towards the remote Paraguay River in the Pantanal, where we will spend the next 4 days exploring the region for jaguars and other wildlife. This area is further off the beaten path and the ideal place for jaguar spotting and, with fewer visitors than other areas of the Pantanal, is also much quieter. This afternoon we will board our small motorboats to go on our first jaguar safari exploring the river and its tributaries for the elusive big cat as well as tapirs, monkeys, macaws, anacondas, capybaras, Giant otters and any other wildlife we can find. Whilst no guarantees can be made when it comes to wildlife, there is a 95% chance of seeing jaguars. Hotel Baiazinha Lodge or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Days 5-7 Morning and afternoon boat safaris on the Paraguay River searching for jaguar and other wildlife. We spend the next three days on morning and afternoon boat safaris looking for jaguars and other local wildlife and learning about the delicate ecosystem of the area. The exact lengths of the outings will, of course, vary depending on the sightings and you should be prepared to be flexible with the timetable. Make sure to bring all you’ll need including sun protection, insect protection, rain protection, water and, of course your cameras and/or binoculars. Hotel Baiazinha Lodge or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 8 Transfer back to Cuiaba After breakfast we start our return journey back to Cuiaba for the final night of the trip. Slaviero Slim Hotel or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 9 To Cuiaba airport; end. After breakfast we head back to Cuiaba airport where the trip ends. Those on the group flights will be departing this morning. Meals included: Breakfast
Brazil There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Yellow Fever. The risk of malaria is slight but you may wish to consult your GP or travel health clinic for further advice. Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for Dengue, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Zika fever is a mosquito‐borne viral disease and a known risk in places visited on this trip. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, we therefore strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Lodges & Hotels On this trip we spend 4 nights at the Hotel Baiazinha Lodge on the banks of the Paraguay River. The Lodge has en suite air conditioned rooms and a swimming pool. We also spend three nights at Araras Eco Lodge, which is designed in a rustic regional style and has 19 comfortable rooms, all with air conditioning, ceiling fans and private bathrooms. The lodge has a bar, swimming pool and gift shop, as well as a spacious restaurant whose excellent dishes feature lots of local fruits, vegetables, meat and fish.
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