The Northern Pantanal is the location for the first half of this amazing trip, more specifically at the very end of the famous “Transpantaneira” road, where the Cuiabá River meets the Piquiri, Três Irmãos and some other smaller rivers. This meeting of waters coming from varied areas create a mix of different ecosystems and an incredibly rich food chain. As a result you will see wildlife everywhere: hawks and ospreys, king vulture, toucans, macaws, kingfishers, colourful small birds, herons, egrets and other waders, the gigantic jabiru stork, families of giant otters, peccaries, tapirs, capybaras, caimans and, of course, the enigmatic Jaguar, our main target species.
But before heading deep into jaguar territory we will spend a couple days at a comfortable lodge at the Transpantaneira, where we will have the opportunity to photograph numerous birds, monkeys and other mammals. All of the real action, however, happens at the river, shooting from our spacious and very stable boats. Once a cat is found you can start shooting right away while the driver positions and anchors the boat, finely adjusting position for the best angle. On some occasions you will find a jaguar resting at the riverbank, especially on hot days when the riverbank is cooler, and you will be able to photograph that cat for several hours! On other occasions you will find what we call a “roaming cat”, one that is just walking along the shoreline, appearing here and there once in a while and providing different photo opportunities. With a bit of luck you may also find a pair of mating jaguars, or a female jaguar with cubs. But the Northern Pantanal has many things to offer besides jaguars, and the hours spent looking for one are not empty for there are numerous other photo opportunities just waiting at the next river bend.
Jaguars of the Pantanal
The Spirit of the South American Jungle
Overview
Itinerary in Brief
Day 1 • Sao Paulo – Flight to Cuiabá – Drive to the Pantanal
Days 2&3 • First lodge in the Pantanal photographing birds and animals
Day 4 • Transfer to second lodge in the Pantanal
Days 5-8 • Boat trips and Jaguar searches
Day 9 • Drive back to Cuiabá – Flight to Sao Paulo – End of the trip
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9-day trip from Sao Paulo, Brazil
2015: 12-20 October
2016: 12-20 October
Trip Code: BRA01
This program is operated on a fixed departure date, with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum group size of 6 guests.
This program is also operated as a customized, private trip, with a minimum of 2 participants.
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