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ITINERARY

13 Nights / 12 Days   

The tour starts in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso and includes:

• 3 Nights in Chapada dos Guimarães

  • Target species: Red and green macaws, Chestnut-eared aracari, Lettered aracari, Blue crowned trogon, Amazonian motmot, Red-capped manakin, Band-tailed manakin, Helmeted manakin

• 4 Nights along the Transpantaneira Hwy.

  • Target species: Giant and Lesser Anteaters, Greater Rhea, Jaguars, Jabiru storks, Hyacinth macaws, Blue and yellow macaws, Seriemas, tapirs, Howler monkeys) 

• 5 Nights Porto Jofre / Meeting of the Waters State Park.

  • Includes 4 ½ days of private boat safaris

  • Target species: Jaguars, Giant river otters, Jabiru storks, Capybara, Caiman, hawks, eagles, Southern screamers Hyacinth macaws,

• 1 night in Cuiaba (by the Airport)

• 3 meals daily (except first and last day dependent on travel schedules)

• All transportation in private vehicles

• Guide and entrance fees

 

Not included: 

• Domestic Airfare to / from Cuiaba

• Additional nights before or after scheduled tour dates

• Tips for guides and lodging staff

• Visas, Passport fees, medical costs, immunizations or travel insurance

• Alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic sodas / juices

• Laundry and any personal items or services​

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Physical Requirements:

• Participants must be in good physical shape and able to carry their own equipment

• Must be able to handle temperatures exceeding 100 - 105 degrees Fahrenheit

Who is this tour for?

• This tour is for photographers of any level 

Target species:

• Mammals: There are 236 mammal species in the Pantanal. We will target Lesser and Giant Anteaters, Howler, Capuchin and Marmoset Monkeys, Giant River Otters, Tapirs, Marsh Deer, and of course Jaguars! 

• Birds: There are 453 bird species - we will target some of: 5 species of Macaws, 20 species of Parrots, 13 species of Herons and Egrets, 6 species of Ibises and Spoonbills, and 5 species of Kingfishers. We will also have multiple opportunities to photograph Hawks, Eagles, Kites, Southern Screamers and the Greater Rhea.

Also included: 

• Local guide

• Bi lingual Tour Leader 

• Wildlife photography and post processing tips and tricks

• Educational sessions about the local wildlife and habitat

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Minimum:  2  people

Maximum:  4 people

Private tours available on request ​

Our tours are designed to offer a quality, personalized experience. 

• Everyone will have the best photo opportunities including separate rows in the private boat in Porto Jofre ("Jaguarland") - no over crowding!

• All lodges and guides we have been carefully vetted by Nossa Terra Tours to ensure the best experience possible 

• Wildlife behavior and sightings can never be guaranteed, however the dates and locations we offer should provide excellent opportunities to photograph our target species.​

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