This tour takes you away from the usual routes, further into the pantanal to explore the Pantanal de Caceres, one of the rarely traveled parts of the North Pantanal wilderness.
The Pantanal de Caceres is located approximately 210 km north west from Cuiaba, it is a remote area with very rich flora and fauna. The region is one of the world's richest natural reserve and a migratory stopover for ibis, ducks, storks, herons, egrets and many other species. It has a diverse variety of ecosystems including, savanna lowlands and grasslands, seasonal wetlands, some beautiful lakes, rich forest areas, the Paraguay river, and the Estaçao Ecologica Taiama ( protected park ) .The park has the highest density of Jaguar population in the entire Brazilian Pantanal.
With an abundance of fauna and flora, this region is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the entire pantanal, and provides an experience never to be forgotten.
DAY 1 – CUIABA – PANTANAL ( Wilderness Lodge )
Reception at the Cuiaba/Varzea Grande airport and transfer to the Pantanal. Travel by car 260 km into the Wilderness Lodge. Afternoon excursion on foot in search for howler monkeys, capybaras, deer’s, coatis, rheas, toucans, macaws, hawks, snakes, monkeys and other wildlife. After dinner we will go out for a night excursion by motorized boat to look for nocturnal creatures. Overnight at the lodge.
DAY 2 – WILDLIFE CRUISE DOWN THE JAURU RIVER
Full day boat tour to explore the Jauru river a remote and serene tributary of the Paraguayriver, this region has a large concentration of rare birds and mammals such as capybaras, capuchin monkeys, tapirs, howler monkeys, giant river otters, and many storks, ibis, herons, hawks, toucans, hyacinth macaws and others. Note, this is a particularly good area for giant river otters, tapirs, capybaras, and great fishing (for those who want to fish). Cook lunch on the shores of the river - a traditional brazilian barbecue. Siesta time after lunch, relax in hammocks under the trees by the river bank. In the afternoon we go for a piranha fishing trip and more wildlife spotting while making our way back to the lodge. After dinner we take a night drive by open truck to look for night animals with spotlights. Overnight at Wilderness lodge.
DAY 3 – WILDERNESS EXPLORATIONS OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Today we head off the beaten track deeper into the Pantanal where few others go, in fact you will be unlikely to encounter anyone but pantanerios working on isolated farms. Morning safari by 4WD Jeep, exploring remoter areas to see more elusive wildlife, along the way we will pass several ecosystems, keep your eyes peeled for endangered marsh deer, South American coati, anaconda, giant anteater, toco toucan, tapirs, armadillos, hyacinth macaw, mane wolf, and a host of other animals and birds. Today you savor typical local dishes and sleep at Wilderness Camp a traditional Pantanal Farm. Later in the afternoon we go for a walk in the forests in search of monkeys, rodents, and birds. We will also spend time in an observatory tower, waiting for tapirs that come to swim at a hidden lake. After diner we will go for a night safári by car in search for nocturnal wildlife, looking for foxes, crabeating racoons, owls, and other night wildlife.
DAY 4 – WILDERNESS & WILDLIFE ADVENTURES
Today we have a variety of explorations by horse, on foot, and jeeps to continue our wildlife tracking, this is a particularly good area for tapirs, mane wolf, giant anteaters, armadillos, howler monkeys, hyacinth macaws, toucans, capybaras, lizards, deer’s, and other elusive wildlife.
Today you will savor typical local dishes and sleep at Wilderness Camp a traditional Pantanal Farm. After dinner take a night safari in search for cats including, ocelots, pumas and jaguars.
DAY 5 – PANTANAL TO CUIABA
After an early breakfast we take a horseback safari to continue exploring this incredible area teeming with wildlife, look for anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, peccaries, coati, lizards, snakes, monkeys, toucans, falcons, storks, macaws, parrots and other wild animals. After lunch travel back to Cuiaba in time for your flight. End of our services.
Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, group decisions & desires, and circumstances beyond our control.
WILDERNESS LODGE
This lodge is located on the banks of the Jauru river, a small tributary of the Paraguay river, approximately 250 km from Cuiba. Lodge facilities include bar, restaurant, a lovely open-air dining area, electric power line, and telephone There are 3 double brooms, they are spacious and have ceiling fan and Air-conditioning. There are 3 common showers.
WILDERNESS CAMP This rustic and comfortable pantaneiro-style lodge, has 4 guest rooms with ceiling fans and air-conditioning, (2 rooms with private bathrooms, 2 room with shared bathroom) and screened-in windows providing fresh air. The main house hás a nice varanda and a dining room. There is also satellite TV and telephone. The restaurant is facing a beautiful lake.
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 lodge, 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)
Telephone:
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