If you desire a calmer, more isolated spot in which to pursue these big cats through the wilderness, the remote Taimã Ecological Reserve is where you want to be. Here, you and your group will stay in the upscale Pousada Baiazinha and enjoy the comforts of home after a long day’s journey on the Paraguai River. You will also have exclusive use of a Pantanal Ecoexplorer boat and equipment along with your own private guide.
DAY 1 - Cuiabá - Pantanal ( HOTEL BAIAZINHA ) Reception at Cuiaba airport, depart for the pantanal. First we travel
190 km on an asphalt road, then we drive along a hidden trail for
another 80 km, we will have a pick nick lunch style along the way.
Stop when we see interesting wildlife for photos.
The travel time until we reach the lodge will take approximately 6
hours, the lodge is located along the banks of the Paraguay river.
After dinner we will go for a night safári with spot lights in search
for jaguars.
DAY 2 - Jaguar Photo Safári by Boat at TAIAMA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Early wake up, at around 05 am, will embark our boat and travel
downstream along the Paraguay river to the Estação Ecológica do
Taiama, the park is one of the best places for jaguar spotting, we
will also see other wildlife including giant river otters, caimans,
capybaras, and many bird species. We will explore small channels and
lakes, quite often we find the jaguars on the river banks, recent
guest have seen several of these huge predators, during the day, many
of them at very close range for extended periods.
Late afternoon we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 - Jaguar Photo Safári by Boat at TAIAMA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Early wake up, at around 05 am, will embark our boat and travel
downstream along the Paraguay river to the Estação Ecológica do
Taiama, the park isone of the best places for jaguar spotting, we will
also see other wildlife including giant river otters, caimans,
capybaras, and many bird species. We will explore small channels and
lakes, quite often we find the jaguars on the river banks, recent
guest have seen several of these huge predators, during the day, many
of them at very close range for extended periods.
Late afternoon we return to the lodge for dinner. Night safári with
spotlights. Overngiht.
DAY 4 - Jaguar Tracking Tour / PARAGUAY RIVER Early wake up, at around 05 am, pack up, depar and travel downstream
along the Paraguay river , today we will go further down river and
spend most of the day in this even more remote region, and one of the
richest region for Jaguar and other cats, and tapirs. Recent guest
have seen several of these huge predators, during the day, many of
them at very close range for extended periods.
Late afternoon we return to the lodge for dinner. Night safári with
spotlights. Overngiht.
DAY 5 - PANTANAL / CUIABA Early start, pack up, travel back to Cuiaba, stop for lunch in
Caceres, then continue our drive back to Cuiabá. Transfer to a hotel
or to the Airport, end o four services.
Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road and river conditions, weather, group decisions & desires, and circumstances beyond our control.
POUSADA BAIAZINHA
A lodge located on the banks of the Paraguay river, very comfortable, all rooms have
air-conditioning, private bath & hot water.
The lodge is located 90 km from the north entrance of the Taiama Ecologial Reserve, a protected area and seldom visited by tourist, here we also have great chances for jaguar spotting.
Pantanal Ecoexplorer offers a selection of vehicles and equipment, including several all-terrain air conditioned vehicles and small river boats, allowing us to provide high-quality specialized service that is both reliable and flexible.
>> What's Included
Pick up from airport or bus terminal, 4 nights accommodations at lodges, full board in the Pantanal (breakfast, lunch and dinner), transfers in air-conditioned vehicles, guided excursions with bilingual guides with knowledge of local fauna and flora ( activities as mentioned in the program ).
>> What's not Included
Laundry, phone calls, person expenses, soft drinks/beverages, meals during transfers, airport taxes, drinks with the meals, optional night in Cuiabá, tours not described in the itinerary, medical expenses and hospitalization.
>> What to Bring
We recommend trekking or tennis shoes as well as a pair of sandals, lightweight clothes for warm weather with some long sleeved tops and trousers for mosquito protection. In addition lightweight raingear, swimsuit, hat or cap, film, mosquito repellent, binoculars, sunglasses, raincoat, flashlight, a woolen jacket and sweaters (from April to October), Vitamin B pills to be taken 3 days prior to arrival and during stay. Vitamin B acts as mosquito repellent.
For visitors to the Pantanal, we recommend the following items:
• hiking boots, trekking shoes or tennis shoes
• a pair of sandals
• a pair of flip flops (thongs)
• light clothes for warm weather
• a swimsuit
• a hat or cap (for protection from the sun)
• a pair of sunglasses
• long-sleeved tops and long pants (for mosquito protection)
• lightweight rain gear/raincoat (October through May)
• a wool jacket, sweatshirt, and/or sweater ( April to October)
• mosquito repellent (Vitamin B acts a mosquito repellent and should be taken 3 days prior to arrival and throughout the length of you stay)
• sunscreen
• toiletries
• binoculars
• a flashlight
• camera/film equipment
Campers will also need the following:
• a sleeping bag (Pantanal Ecoexplorer will provide a tent, mosquito net, and roll mat)
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