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This Jaguar Encounter tour takes you
away from the usual routes and away from the busy Transpantaneira road,
more thantwo
hoursby boatup the river
until you reach theSan LorençoRiver
tranferthisa great chance tofind themalreadyon the first
day
further into the pantanal the
Piquiri River, Cuiabá River and TrêsIrmãos in the Meeting of the Water State
Park. The region is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries, and it has the
highest density of jaguar population, in the entire Pantanal. We have more
than 90 % chances to see Jaguars, especially from mid June to mid November.
The base to explore the region is the Camp, a comfortable and cozy Tented
Camp located on the banks of the Cuiabá River in the vicinity of the state
park. This camp-lodge is the ideal place for travelers who seek tranquility
and intimacy. You will have exclusive use of a Pantanal Nature boat and
equipment along with your own private guide and boatman. They are expert at
handling the boats and approaching Jaguars with minimal disturbance. Because
of their experience on the water they are also usually expert Jaguar
spotters. The best time of year to see these creatures is from June-October,
when water levels are lower, but any time of the year will provide a
rewarding experience.
Itinerary Example
Day 1 - Arrive at Cuiabá airport
where you will be met by your guide, alternatively we can arrange to pick
you up from your hotel in Cuiabá. Depart for the Pantanal on a 1.5 hour
drive to reach the Transpantaneira Road, which is one of the best places in
the world to spot wildlife. Several stops will be made in order to
appreciate the spectacular flora and fauna along the way. This will also
provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife photography. Arrival at the
Porto Jofre Tented Camp, where your guide will take you for your first
wildlife walk. We will search for helmeted manikins, chotoyspaitails, black
tailed marmosets and hyacinth macaws until sundown. The Pantanal is famed
for its dramatic sunsets – a photographer’s delight! Dinnerand overnight
stayatCamp. (L & D).
Day 2 - Early morning breakfast is
followed by a boat ride in the State Park ‘Meeting of the Waters’ looking
for signs of recent jaguar activity on the river banks. Lunch. Afterwards we
return to the boat looking for the mighty big cat and other interesting
wildlife such as capybaras, black howler monkeys, iguanas, caiman and
several types of different bird species. Return to our accommodation after
sunset. Dinner and overnight at Camp. (B, L & D).
Day 3 - Once again we will travel by
boat after an early breakfast at 5:00am. Today we will be travelling further
up the Cuiabá River. Most of the day will be spent exploring this remote
region which is excellent for wildlife and nature observation. We will have
lunch on the boat in order to spend more time in this rich tapestry of
wildlife. Then back to the boat in search of more wildlife until sunset.
Dinner is followed by a night safari by car, using a spotlight to try to
detect animals such crab-eating foxes, tapirs, caiman and nocturnal birds.
Stops will also be made to give you the chance to experience the magical
sounds of the Pantanal at night. You will typically hear the haunting calls
of nightjars and potoos as well as the general hubbub of bullfrogs.
Overnight at the Camp.(B, L & D).
Day 4 - After early an breakfast, we
will take our boat and travel upstream along the Cuiabá river followed by
the TrêsIrmãos river. This is a great location with the highest density of
jaguars and jaguar sightings in the entire Pantanal. Most are found during
the day and can be seen at close range. Lunch. Return to after sunset.
Overnight at Camp.( B,L,D).
Day 5 - After breakfast, we will
begin our drive north on the Transpantaneira Road to our next destination
where we will be staying at the Pousada Rio Claro. This is yet another
fantastic area for observing wildlife. Once you have settled into your new
accommodation and had a short rest, we will go for a walk along the course
of the Claro river searching for tortoises, anteaters, antbirds as well as
the colourful toucan. This environmentally diverse area is a collage of
gallery forests (deciduous and non-deciduous) in addition to savannah and
shallow pools which support an astonishing variety of wildlife. Dinner and
overnight stay at the Lodge Rio Claro.(B, L & D).
Day 6 - An early morning walk start
at 5am in time to watch the sunrise. This will also be an opportunity to
observe both nocturnal and diurnal animals. Afterwards, a short canoe trip
to spot the endangered giant river otter; a highly sociable animal who hunts
and plays in packs. Their loud grunting and chirping calls generally mean
you will hear them before you see them. These graceful creatures are truly
wonderful animals to watch. Breakfast followed by discussion on everything
we have seen on the tour, using our Pantanal Wildlife Tick List as a
reference. It will then be time to pack up and return to Cuiabá in the
afternoon. You will be dropped off at the airport or city hotel
according to choice.
The Rio Claro lodge, is beautifully
situated at the edge of the river. There are a total of 20 accommodations,
all rooms equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, private bathroom,
windows with mosquito net, hammock and three single beds. Excellet to stay
the last night in the Pantanalwich is about 2.5 hours drive from the Cuiabá
airport airport
Extra (opicional
services) Picture of our
clients of Pantanal Nature
Pantanal Map
Although this tour was created for 6
days/ 5nights, it is simply an example of the type of programme we can
package for you. We are very happy to design a tailor-made tour suited to
your specific preferences. For example, you may want a longer or shorter
trip, or to concentrate on a particular group of animals. If you have any
special requirements or questions you’d like to ask, please do not hesitate
to contact us.
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