June to October in Brazil is the perfect time to embark on a quest to spot jaguars in the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland. During the dry season, water levels drop, concentrating wildlife along riverbanks and significantly increasing the chances of encountering the Americas’ largest cat, the jaguar, in its natural habitat.
This period not only offers more frequent encounters with this iconic species but also showcases an impressive diversity of birds, caimans, and capybaras. It’s an ideal time for photography and nature enthusiasts, as the clear skies and golden light of dawn and dusk enhance the landscape’s beauty and create unforgettable photographic opportunities.
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Each day begins with an early boat trip to explore the Cuiabá River and its tributaries—one of the best locations to observe jaguars in their natural habitat. These magnificent cats are most active during the early hours, and with some luck, we may see them hunting caimans or capybaras, resting on the riverbanks, or even swimming.
Throughout the journey, we’ll also encounter other fascinating species, such as giant otters, capybaras, and a wide variety of birds.
Nine fascinating and fun-filled days captured in photographs and unforgettable moments, memories of our visit to a place where biodiversity knows no bounds.
It’s time to say “see you soon,” as we look forward to sharing a new adventure together.
After a comfortable rest and a delicious breakfast, we’re ready to head home.
Please confirm your flight schedules.
A representative from our team will greet you at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Arrival in São Paulo and transfer to your accommodation.
Afternoon free to rest and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Morning:
Breakfast in São Paulo.
Transfer:
4-hour drive to Duko Birdwatching.
Arrival:
Lunch at Duko Birdwatching.
Afternoon:
Hummingbird and local bird photography session.
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Morning:
Photography session focused on hummingbirds.
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Afternoon:
Excursion to the Devil’s Cave.
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Return to Duko for additional photography opportunities.
Morning:
Early breakfast.
3.5-hour transfer to Trilha dos Tucanos, a site nestled in the Atlantic Forest, known for its feeders brimming with thrushes, tanagers, toucans, and hummingbirds.
Afternoon:
Photography session of local species.
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Optional night activity:
Nocturnal observation at the feeders, which attract tapirs, crab-eating raccoons, and South American coatis.
Morning:
Early breakfast.
Morning photography session.
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Afternoon:
After lunch, a 4-hour transfer to our hotel in São Paulo.
Fourteen fascinating and enjoyable days captured in photographs and unforgettable memories of our visit to a place where biodiversity knows no bounds.
Time to say “see you soon,” as we look forward to sharing another adventure together.
After a comfortable rest and a delicious breakfast, we are ready to head back home.
Please verify your flight times.
To have a better experience, it is important to consider some key factors that will make your stay in Brazil more comfortable: • If you enjoy bringing souvenirs back home, we recommend bringing extra money to shop in the various localities we will visit (the local currency is the Brazilian Real). We suggest exchanging around 1,500 BRL (approximately equivalent to USD 300) at the airport. For any other expenses, we recommend using credit cards.
As photographers, we know how challenging it can be to decide how much gear to bring, as we always want to pack everything to make the most of the experience. Below are our recommendations for the type of equipment to bring:
In August, the Pantanal remains in its dry season, with hot days and relatively cool nights. Wear light, breathable clothing during the day, such as long-sleeved shirts and pants, to protect yourself from the sun and insects. A hat, sunglasses, and trekking boots are essential.
For the cooler mornings and evenings, bring a light jacket or sweater. A lightweight raincoat is also helpful for unexpected weather changes. Opt for neutral-colored clothing to avoid disturbing wildlife and dress in layers to easily adapt to temperature changes.
tour leader
He graduated in advertising career at the San Francisco de Quito University.
He worked on his career until 2017, since then he made the decision to live from his passion, nature photography. In the same year he started his own business, Photo Wildlife Tours, in which it is dedicated to wildlife photography tours, and conservation. In addition to other audiovisual projects.
In the year 2022 he became the first Ecuadorian to win a category of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, “Animals in their environment”.