Latin America

Brazil

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When to go year round

Explore wild wetlands in search of jaguars, venture through vibrant cities, and relax on astounding beaches and meet the cowboys of the Pantanal.

Why Brazil safaris are truly unique

Brazil is undeniably immense, and not only in the geographical sense. The 5th largest country in the world and largest in the continent, she dominates the map of South America, has the largest portion of the Amazon Jungle and River, and an Atlantic coastline spanning a staggering 7,500 kilometres. But what Brazil flaunts in size she equals in personality, and whilst it is true that each of the Latin American countries differs considerably, she is arguably the one with the most individual identity and iconic culture, one whose images are most evocative and celebrated. A Brazil safari holiday really does cover all the bases.

The arrival of the Olympics in 2016 are sure to force the spotlight on Brazil as it prepares to invest enormous amounts in its infrastructure and guarantee a future as bright as its carnival costumes. Now would be a great time to experience this fascinating country as she enters a new phase in her celebrity.

Brazil arguably has the most individual identity and is home to some of the most astounding landscapes and incredible wildlife.

Brazil Highlights

Beautiful beaches

Brazil’s huge coastline is home to a lot of outstanding beaches, relax on white sands under the sun, enjoy surfing, snorkelling, fishing, Afro-Brazilian culture and even dolphin spotting and kite-surfing.

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Mighty waterfalls

The impressive Iguassu Falls look most beautiful from the Brazilian side, expect stunning panoramas of these huge falls and you can even experience them close up from the water.

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Huge variety of experiences

Explore wetlands via horseback, canoe and jeep; relax on beautiful beaches and experience vast cities all in one country.

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Piranha fishing

Not for everyone, but piranha fishing is a real adrenaline rush, especially when you’re visited by caiman…

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Track wild jaguars

These beautiful big cats are a sight to behold in their natural environment, and we know just the right places to go at the right time to see them.

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Why we like Brazil

Rainforests, jaguars, wetlands, wildlife, waterfalls, beaches, cities and colour. Brazil is all this and much, much more

Incredible wildlife

From wild jaguars to the world’s biggest rodents, Brazil is home to some unbeatable wildlife.

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Sense of adventure

Brazil is a land of variety and adventure, your journey through rainforests and jungles may not be luxurious, but it will put you in the right place at the right time to experience the best of this fascinating country.

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A wild land of contrasts

Steamy rainforests, wild wetlands and bustling, colourful cities. Brazil is a huge country and home to a huge range of landscapes.

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brazil safari reviews

  • Tristan is a responsible specialist and has been very helpful throughout. Gilmar, our guide at Cristalino Lodge, was one of the best guides I've ever had. His knowledge of and passion for the Amazon, and his job, made my trip a memorable one. The transportation and activities at each lodge were performed near perfect! This was a very effective itinerary that let me see the most possible of the Amazon and Pantanal in that period of time. NWS is a trustworthy travel company that provides a high-quality service.

    Tailor-made Brazil Safari

    5 out of 5

  • We have travelled with Nick Garbutt many times and think he's great, also Regina was wonderful, very knowledgeable, & very fluent English, also Marcelo our guide at Iguassu was to be highly recommended, he was very knowledgeable, also fluent English, nice to chat with about numerous topics and also helped check us in at the airport, wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for future trips there. The jaguar watching was super had some really good prolonged encounters with jaguars.

    Tailor-made Brazil safari

    5 out of 5

  • Very nice, exceeded my expectations and the wildlife sightings were incredible. The service and advice I received were great, and I will definitely book again!

    Tailor-made Brazil Safari

    5 out of 5

  • Everything worked very well, we had good discussions before the trip to find the right places to go to. The hotels in Rio (Copacabana Beach) and Iguassu (La Fonte) were great. Our guide in Rio was very knowledgeable and arranged a visit to a local Samba school for us. The hotel Tropical in Manaus was disappointing compared to the other accommodations.

    Tailor-made Brazil safari

    4 out of 5

  • We have been on numerous safaris – in Africa, India, South America and Antarctica. In a relatively short period of time in the Pantanal we saw more species of wildlife, on more occasions, than on any other of our journeys.

    North Pantanal Jaguar Safari

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  • We had a wonderful trip – lodging, guides and most importantly, seeing the jaguars (and other wildlife).

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  • Descavatos was amazing. Definitely worth the long trek to get there. Food was great. Rooms were great. Ambiance of the entire place was great. Plus we saw a jaguar! Other 2 places we stayed were average accommodations.

    Tailor-made Brazil safari

    4 out of 5

  • Our guide, Regina, was excellent on Nick's trip, as was Francisco at Alta Floresta Lodge. Enjoyed the most: wildlife sightings. Enjoyed the least: insects

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LAND OF DIVERSITY

Although Rio de Janeiro is not the capital city, it provides a great starting point for any itinerary; the distinctive Christ the Redeemer statue, spectacular world-famous beaches and their flamboyant residents (including a certain girl from Ipanema), vibrant carnivals filled with samba and some outstanding viewpoints. Venture beyond this however and you will discover a much more diverse land of preserved 16th Century colonial towns like Paraty and Ouro Preto, Afro-Brazilian energy and pounding tamborims (small Brazilian drums) in Salvador da Bahia, trekking in expansive interior lands and chapadas, the dazzling falls of Iguassu and the vast wetland or jungle areas that are alive with wildlife.

Influences that range from African in Bahia, to Native American and Portuguese are reflected in the language, cuisine and friendly attitudes. Brazilians also love their beaches and with so many of them to enjoy, the components of sunshine, sand and caipirinha cocktails are certainly not to be overlooked on any visit. Luckily, excellent air and road connections and high quality of accommodation allow for an easy combination of different areas and styles into one varied itinerary that can be tailored to honeymooners, families, couples or single travellers. 

The extraordinary melting pot of cultures and ethnicity goes some way to explain the mix of attractions that Brazil has to offer.

Brazil Wildlife and ecotourism

For ecotourism and wildlife safaris, Brazil is hard to beat. The Pantanal is without doubt a true highlight of Brazil and its lowlands contain many endangered species that inhabit what is the world’s largest wetland, roughly equivalent in size to the entire UK. Animals such as the elusive jaguar, caiman, giant river otters, tapir and armadillo are all found here, as well as the world’s largest rodent, the capybara. The world’s longest river, the Amazon, can also be enjoyed upon expedition from Manaus, with jungle treks and nocturnal wildlife tours.

Jaguars, caiman, capybara and pink dolphins;  with about 427 mallas and 1,294 birds found in the Amazon alone, Brazil is not to be missed for a wildlife safari.

Brazil wildlife highlights

DID YOU KNOW...

Brazil's Pantanal wetlands are the best place in the world to track jaguars in the wild, they can sometimes be seen swimming, playing, hunting and grooming.

The Pantanal is hugely rich in wildlife, with about 159 mammals, 98 reptiles, 656 bird species, 53 amphibians and a huge 3,500 species of plant!

Brazil is home to the world's largest rodent, the capybara, which can grow to weigh a massive 79 kilograms!

On a wildlife safari in Brazil you can have a go at piranha fishing, quite the thrill, especially when the caiman decide to join you...

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Why book with us

We are destination specialists

Our team of specialists have extensive on-the-ground knowledge and have all lived, guided or explored in great detail the destinations that they sell. They will design your journey around you, at the right place at the right time.

We are wildlife specialists

As a leading specialist operator we have excellent partnerships with naturalists and conservationists. We know our wildlife and do what we can to preserve its natural habitat.

We really care about our destinations

At Natural World Safaris we frequently monitor the social, economic and environmental impact of our travel operations to ensure we are at the forefront of a sustainable and ethical tourism industry. 

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