15th 23th September
Brazil
nature lovers
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The main focus of this unforgettable experience is the sighting of the majestic Jaguars in their natural habitat, the Pantanal. This immense alluvial plain extends for about 230,000 km2, covering parts of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. In addition to the Jaguars, the absolute protagonists of the trip, it will be possible to spot other incredible animal species, including capybaras, caimans, monkeys, pumas and tapirs, over 600 species of birds and many species of fish, including the feared piraña.
The tour will depart from the airport or from the Cuiabà hotel. It is advisable to arrive early in the morning, no later than 11.00. An early arrival is preferable, as the transfer from Cuiabà to Poconé takes about an hour and a half (100 km). From the Pantanal “capital”, Poconè, born 230 years ago thanks to a gold rush that is not over yet, as evidenced by the mountains of earth sifted by hand by prospectors. The itinerary will continue on the Transpantaneira for 147 km towards Porte Jofre. Since it is a dirt road, the drive will take about 3.5-4 hours. During the journey on the Transpantaneira 122 bridges will be crossed along a completely flat landscape; most of which are still made of wool (in 2016 the government started replacing some of the bridges with new concrete ones). During the whole journey it will be possible to see many wild animals and particular bird species as the Transpantaneira road runs through the heart of the Pantanal. With a little luck it will be possible to see animals such as the giant anteater, or not impossible, the Jaguar, the feline with the most powerful bite in the world.
departure from Italy according to operational, final destination Cuiabà, where our journey will begin. Free time in Cuiabà, overnight at the hotel.
we will leave in the late morning taking the Transpantaneira, a straight road of about 145 km. Already along this route it will be possible to see many animal species, like a real African safari. We will arrive at our lodge in the afternoon, where we will make our first photo safari during sunset on a small boat in a spectacular bay rich in flora and fauna.
Search for the giant anteater at dawn, return to the lodge for breakfast and immediately leave for a safari in the forest to see different animal watering at the waterholes, such as monkeys, hyacinth macaws, and other birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast and immediate departure for Porto Jofre. Lunch, accommodation in our rooms, followed by a briefing to introduce the activities of the following days. We will then set off on our first photographic safari in search of the great Jaguaro. There will also be a small exploration of the surrounding area during sunset near a small lake rich in flora and fauna. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Four unforgettable days await us on our private boat in search of the jaguar along the Cuiaba river and its tributaries. For a better chance of encounters, we will stay all day on the river exploring this incredible wildlife, where we will have our packed lunch and plenty of water to keep us well hydrated. We will stay until sunset waiting for the beautiful light this magical place has to offer. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
* Possibility of extending the trip with a minimum of three participants to go diving with the largest reptile in the world, the anaconda.
*Possibility of extending the trip with a minimum of four participants for a five-day tour to photograph rare Amazonian birds such as the royal flycatcher and many other endemic and colorful species such as the wonderful and eccentric rock rooster from Guyana.
* Possibility of extending the trip with a minimum of four participants to explore the Atlantic rainforest for a photographic safari of primates such as the Golden Lion Tamarine.
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