Tours & Activities in Cuiabá

Pantanal Safaris is a Local Tour operator based in the Pantanal. Recommended by many professional photographers and broadcasting agencies such as NatGeo photographer Steve Winter. We specialize in photographic Pantanal safaris. We have great knowledge and experience on jaguars, ocelot, Giant river otter, Giant anteater, southern tamandua and all guides are great birders as well. We are trained in positioning cars, boats for photography to provide the best possible opportunities for our clients.

Our unique expertise allows us to customize each trip to the needs of our guests. This involves selecting the most suitable routes and locations to observe the variety of wildlife available. We offer a variety of Pantanal wildlife, birdwatching and jaguar photography tours. All our tours and activities are led by our experienced guides who have great knowledge about the Pantanal flora and fauna. Why travel with Pantanal Safaris? Local guides, officially licensed, expert knowledge on flora and fauna. More than 18 years guiding experience. Tailormade tours possible (individual or small groups). Specialized in jaguar photography tours. Maximum group size (8-persons). Custom designed boats (unique) for photographers.

Pantanal Safaris is a Local Tour operator based in the Pantanal. Recommended by many professional photographers and broadcasting agencies such as NatGeo photographer Steve Winter. We specialize in photographic Pantanal safaris. We have great knowledge and experience on jaguars, ocelot, Giant river otter, Giant anteater, southern tamandua and all guides are great birders as well. We are trained in positioning cars, boats for photography to provide the best possible opportunities for our clients.

We use boats equipped with awnings for protection from the sun, providing a discreet platform for photographing wildlife from low angles. During our excursions, we picnic on the boat to maximize our time, returning to the lodge around 11 AM before heading out again at 3 PM. We enjoy lunch in the jaguar's main habitat or at an observation point, relishing every moment. Our guides, all locals who grew up in the Pantanal, have a deep passion for nature and are trained to position the boats for optimal photographic opportunities; they are also bilingual. We have had the pleasure of hosting guided photographers from prestigious organizations such as National Geographic, NHK Tokyo, and the Smithsonian. Our package includes transportation to and from the airport, private accommodation, and meals consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Pantanal Wetlands are the world’s largest expanse of flooded plains, covering 140,000 km² of countless bird species, endemic plants, Alligators, mammals, marine life and yes, even elusive Jaguars! Stepping in the footsteps of this mystical creature is worthy of its own dedicated tour and experience, particularly as even while we embark on our quest, there will be no shortage of wildlife encounters and tropical flora to be relished in their own right. Traveling mainly by boat through the Pantanal will give us our best opportunity to both catch glimpse of the ever-evasive ‘big cat’, while also having minimal impact on the natural environment around us, meaning that this vital though fragile ecosystem is preserved for years to come.

Know the Pantanal – the largest floodplain on the planet, located in the center of the South American continent – is America’s main ecological sanctuary. The Chapada dos Guimarães National Park – This is an average of 760 m (2,500 feet) above sea level – is home to the sources of some of the main rivers that flow into the Pantanal. Its crystal clear waterfalls, streams, rock formations, and fauna give the National Park a unique beauty. Nobres has crystal clear rivers full of fish, caves, and waterfalls. Our local operating staff has been working with tourism in the area since 1990, so you are in good hands and will have the opportunity to spot countless animals and birds during this nature adventure trip.