Nature orientated trip for active and adventure seekers
This tour takes you far into the Pantanal to explore one of the rarely traveled parts of the northern Pantanal wilderness. The region is one of the world's richest natural reserves and a migratory stopover for ibis, ducks, storks, herons, egrets and many other species. It has a diverse variety of ecosystems, including, savanna lowlands and grasslands, seasonal wetlands, some beautiful lakes, rich forest areas, the Paraguay River, and the Estaçao Ecologica Taiama (ecological reserve). This reserve has the highest density of jaguar population in the entire Brazilian Pantanal. To explore the region you will be based at our exclusive Wilderness Lodge; located 320 km from Cuiaba and 100 km from the city of Caceres, it is totally off the beaten path, far from the main tourist areas and crowds. Here the wildlife of the Pantanal comes right up to your door, allowing you to appreciate its riches first hand, and the opportunities for nature observation, birding, wildlife viewing and photography are endless!
Open to visitors since 2009, the Wilderness Lodge is a working fazenda that has been in operation for more than 100 years. Here you can savor typical local dishes and sleep in a traditional house which offers all the necessary comforts for an unforgettable stay. You can live the day-to-day life of an authentic Pantanal cowboy, as visitors can help out with the operation of the farm, from milking cows to rounding up cattle in the afternoon. The lodge is the ideal place for travelers who seek tranquility and intimacy. Due to the restricted number of rooms, we recommend that you make your reservations well in advance. With an abundance of fauna and flora, this region is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the entire Pantanal, and provides an experience never to be forgotten.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUIABA – PANTANAL (Pantanal Wilderness Lodge)
Reception at Cuiaba airport and transfer to Pantanal Wilderness Lodge. Travel by car 260 km along a paved road, then continue another 60 km along a hidden trail, with stops along the way for bird and wildlife viewing, including: capybaras, deer, coatis, rheas, toucans, macaws, hawks, snakes, monkeys and other wildlife. Arrive at the lodge in late afternoon. After dinner go out for a night excursion with spotlights in open vehicles to look for nocturnal creatures. Overnight at Wilderness Lodge.
DAY 2: WILDERNESS & WILDLIFE ADVENTURES / OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Today there are a number of excursions - by horse, on foot, and by boat - to continue your wildlife tracking safari. This region has a large concentration of rare birds and mammals such as capybaras, capuchin monkeys, tapirs, howler monkeys, giant river otters, anacondas, storks, ibis, herons, hawks, toucans, hyacinth macaws, scarlet macaws, and many others. After dinner take a night boat trip with spotlights to look for nocturnal creatures. Overnight at Wilderness Lodge.
DAY 3: IN THE FOOT STEPS OF THE JAGUAR
Full day 4WD wilderness explorations. Today travel farther off the beaten track, deeper into the Pantanal, where few others go. You will be unlikely to encounter anyone other than pantanerios working on isolated farms. The region is a particularly good area for tapirs, maned wolf, giant anteaters, armadillos, howler monkeys, hyacinth macaws, toucans, capybaras, lizards, deer, and other elusive wildlife. After dinner go out for a night excursion with spotlights in open vehicles to look for nocturnal creatures; you have great chances of spotting jaguars, pumas and ocelots. Overnight at Pantanal Wilderness Lodge.
DAY 4: PARAGUAY RIVER WILDLIFE CRUISE
Full day boat tour to explore the Paraguay River and the Taiama Ecological Reserve. This area has the highest density of jaguar population in the entire Brazilian Pantanal, and you have great chances of spotting these elusive cats here, especially from mid-June to mid-November. After an early breakfast, embark in motorized boat and travel downstream along the Paraguay to the Estaçao Ecológica do Taiama; along the way you will also see other wildlife, including giant river otters, caimans, capybaras, and many bird species. Explore small channels and lakes, where quite often jaguars can be found on the river banks; recent guest have seen several of these huge predators, many of them at very close range for extended periods. Later in the afternoon return to Wilderness Lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: PANTANAL TO CUIABA
After an early breakfast take a horseback safari to continue exploring this incredible area teeming with wildlife. Look for anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, peccaries, coati, lizards, snakes, monkeys, toucans, falcons, storks, macaws, parrots and other wild animals. After lunch travel back to Cuiaba in time for your flight. End of our services.
Departures: our trips are completely tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year round. This itinerary is simply a suggestion and can be modified entirely to your personal wishes, including departure date, duration, accommodation used and how long you spend in the area.
Have Questions About This Trip ? call + 55 65 3682-8889 or Email info@pantanalecoexplorer.com.br
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