On safari in Brazil
The Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world, a special nature reserve with a rich and varied wildlife. It is suspected that the Pantanal has the highest concentrated flora and fauna ecosystem in the world! The diversity is enormous; 3500 plant species, more than 650 bird species (including the endangered blue hyacinth parrot), 400 species of fish, about 100 species of mammals and 80 species of reptiles. There are a number of endangered species in the Pantanal, including jaguar, caiman, mane wolf, giant otter, capybara and lowland tpir. The Pantanal is regularly compared to the best game safaris in Africa. A visit to this marshland should not be missed during your trip through Brazil!
A distinction is made between the North and South Pantanal. On the north side (from Cuiaba) you have a good chance of spotting the jaguar; The Jaguar Boat House also sails through this area. You can also combine the North Pantanal with Chapada dos Guimarães,table mountain area. The south side of the Pantanal (from Campo Grande) offers a wider choice of lodges and combines well with a rental car tour of bonito's caves and lagoons.
Tips & Tops highlights of the Pantanal:
- Best travel period for spotting game at the beginning of the dry period from June to September; October and November are also good, dry months.
- Take a look at our recommended accommodations: Pousada do Rio Mutum (north), Araras Eco Lodge (north), South Wild Pantanal (north), Fazenda Baia Grande (south), Pousada Xaraes (south) and topper Refugio Ecologico Caiman (Caiman Lodge) (south)
- This trip can be booked in different accommodation categories.
