This short safari sees travellers embarking on boat safaris in the northern section of the Pantanal – the world's largest wetland and the best place in the world for reliable jaguar sightings – all in the space of just five days.
Spend your days in Brazil going in search of the vast array of wildlife which calls the Pantanal home, including the elusive jaguar. You will spend ample time in ideally located lodges and houseboats to ensure that you have the best possible chance of spotting these magnificent creatures.
Embark on an exclusive scientific expedition to the Amazon, where you’ll help wildlife researchers track and monitor the Mamirauá Reserve’s unique tree-dwelling jaguars. Afterwards, head south to the northern Pantanal, the best place in the world for reliable jaguar sightings.
An awe-inspiring safari exploring the depths of the Brazilian Pantanal and Amazonian rainforest. You will have eleven days going in search of the elusive jaguar as well as the vast array of wildlife found in these stunning areas.
Tailor-made trip taking you to the wildlife and cultural heart of Brazil exploring the wetlands of the Pantanal, the breath-taking Iguassu Falls and atmospheric Rio.
From the beaches of Rio and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, to tracking the majestic jaguar through the wilds of the Pantanal Wetlands, and finally witnessing the awe-inspiring sight of the world’s largest waterfall system, this safari allows you to experience three of the most enduring symbols of Brazil.
Embark on a diverse, wild safari throughout Brazil as you soak up the wildlife of the Pantanal, explore the Amazonian city of Manaus and admire the wonder of pink river dolphins.
Journey to the diverse wetlands of the Pantanal in search of the majestic jaguar and other Brazilian wildlife, such as the capybara, caiman and giant river otter. Capture your encounters on camera with the guidance of esteemed photographer and big cat specialist Steve Winter.
Travel to some of the best areas for wildlife-viewing in Brazil, from the diverse rainforests of the southern Amazon to the Pantanal, where you will spend three days tracking jaguars with your expert naturalist guides.
Explore the northern section of the world’s largest wetland in search of the elusive jaguar, staying in floating accommodation and embarking on boat safaris through this unique habitat.
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’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.
Read more about RioThe 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.
Visit Iguassu FallsExplore wetlands via horseback, canoe and jeep; relax on beautiful beaches and experience vast cities all in one country.
See our safarisThese 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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Rainforests, jaguars, wetlands, wildlife, waterfalls, beaches, cities and colour. Brazil is all this and much, much more
From wild jaguars to the world’s biggest rodents, Brazil is home to some unbeatable wildlife.
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.
Steamy rainforests, wild wetlands and bustling, colourful cities. Brazil is a huge country and home to a huge range of landscapes.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
We had a wonderful trip – lodging, guides and most importantly, seeing the jaguars (and other wildlife).
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.
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
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.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.
Talk to one of our specialists for further details on travelling to Brazil.