The Pantanal is a huge wilderness region of swamps and marshes - wetlands created by the seasonal flooding of the river Paraguai and its many tributaries. The ecosystem is home to a known 3,500 species of plants, as well as over 1000 birds, 400 species of fish, around 300 species of mammals, and 480 species of reptiles, including the caiman, a species closely related to the alligator, of which there are an estimated 10 million. The Pantanal is a natural home for the Hyacinth Macaw. Other threatened species abundant in the Pantanal include the Jaguar, Caiman, Maned Wolf, Bush Dog, Giant Otter, Giant Armadillo, Capybara, Jabiru and Brazilian Tapir.

At Pantanal Ecoexplorer, we understand the special needs of wildlife photographers. We know that you need to get close enough to the wildlife to get full frame photographs whenever possible. We understand that you may want to spend a considerably longer time with a subject to get the kind of special behavior photographs that have much more value and interest. We will strive to get you in position to photograph animals with the light at the proper angle. We approach wildlife slowly with the goal of causing them minimal stress and , consequently, providing you with extended photographic opportunities. The sheer abundance and diversity of wildlife and the unique features of the landscape make this region a haven for nature photographers. Let us design a photography tour for you to give you the best opportunity to accomplish your stated goals.

Pantanal Ecoexplorer offers a range of tailor-made photography tours from one to 45 days. We are specialists in the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil, but also have intimate knowledge of other Brazilian bird & wildlife rich destinations and conduct tours to the Alta Floresta region, the Atlantic forest, Emas National Park, Serra das Currupiras, Chapada dos Guimaraes, the Iguazu National Park, and the Rio Negro in Manaus. In general we do not run scheduled tours, and costs depend on the tailored itinerary agreed and the number of people on the tour. The minimum number of passengers to begin a tour is 2 and singles are encouraged to join an existing party. Departures can be any day of the week subject to availability.

The largest advantage we offer is our local expert guides. Generally your group (and only your group) will be paired with one guide for the entire trip. Our guides give you the freedom to spend more time in the field than just the explorations offered by the lodges, which tend to be repetitive, noisy, and crowded. Having your own personal guide allows you to go to remote locations where most tours do not go. This gives you the best experience and most personalized tour available.

All of our tours are conducted with modern, high clearance vehicles that can comfortably seat 4-8 passengers. We select our vehicles with consideration given to large windows that can be rolled down for maximum wildlife viewing and photography. The vehicles also have a 12v connection for charging camera batteries and other equipment.

The lodges and fazendas we partner with have been specifically chosen for their excellent location, great birdlife viewing, comfortable facilities and quality of meals and service. The houseboat we use for jaguar photography at Taiama Ecological Reserve represents an unparalleled option for comfort, convenience and efficient use of your time in a remote location. Shared facilities are only used when there is no alternative, and such exceptions are clearly noted.

We have tours available throughout the year departing from Cuiaba, Mato Grosso. We can ‘design’ a tour to fit in with your plans and requirements and will be happy to discuss alternatives with you. Whatever your budget and preferences, we will have a suitable option for you. Email info@pantanalecoexplorer.com.br for tour availability, itineraries and ideas.

Email info@pantanalecoexplorer.com.br  for tour availability, itineraries and ideas.