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The Pantanal

The vast Pantanal wetland covers part of Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia and is over half the size of France. More than 50% of the area is within Brazil. During the dry season (July through September) the water drains from the wetlands leaving dry grassland, small wooded islands and fish filled pools where animals and birds congregate to drink and feed. This makes for incredible wildlife viewing (think Amazon rainforest without the trees!) and during the dry season many of the 700 species of birds, 100 mammal species and 80 reptile species can be seen.

There are many ranches within the Pantanal offering accommodation, but Tribes tends to use 3 in the southern Pantanal and one in the northern Pantanal we think offer particularly good wildlife experiences in a sustainable manner. Caiman Ecological Refuge and Refugio da Ilha are within a few hours drive of Campo Grande whilst Fazenda Barranco Alto is a smaller, more remote ranch reached by a drive and light aircraft flight. Pantanal Wildlife Centre at Fazenda Santa Teresa can be reached via the town of Cuiaba and the Transpantaneira. Most of the activities available are common to all 4 ranches and include horseriding, hikes, canoe rides, photographic safaris and animal night spotting.

CAIMAN ECOLOGICAL REFUGE: 4 days/3 nights £495 pp based on twin share (departs Thursdays).

REFUGIO DA ILHA: 4 days/3 nights £590 pp based on twin share.

FAZENDA BARRANCO ALTO:4 days/3 nights £865 pp based on twin share.

PANTANAL WILDLIFE CENTRE:4 days/3 nights £390 pp based on twin share.


 

Trip highlights

  1. Incredible wildlife viewing with 700 species of birds, 100 mammal species and 80 reptile species
  2. Hyacinth macaws, anacondas, Jaguars, Giant and Collared Anteaters, Giant Otters and 600,000 Capybara
  3. Between 10 and 35 million caiman (South America crocodilians)
  4. Accommodation in a selection of comfortable ranches in both the northern and southern Pantanal

Itinerary

During your stay the following tours will be scheduled at the pousada; boattrips on the river, caiman spotting, horse-riding and hikes.

Price

From £390 to £865 per person based on twin share.

Call us for single supplement details

Duration and details

From 3 nights.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip though the temperatures in the Pantanal can be high and the hikes usually last between 2 and 4 hours on flat terrain. The accommodation is rustic but comfortable.

Best times to go

The dry season is June through September and this is the best time for wildlife observation.

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Included

Bilingual naturalist guides, experienced cooks and field staff, all terrestrial and fluvial transport, all accommodation, entrance fees, roundtrip flights from Aquidauana to Fazenda Barranco Alto (Barranco Alto visit only)

Not included

Please consult.

Getting there

These trips depart from Cuiaba (northern Pantanal) or Campo Grande (southern Pantanal).

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