Pantanal Jaguar Safaris 4 Days in Brazil

Tour departure time: 9 a.m. We recommend that passengers arrive in Cuiaba (Várzea Grande) one day before the tour.

We will start a trip of approximately 100 km, which will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the city of Poconé. This will be the first step into the magic of the Pantanal.

Once in Poconé, you’ll take the famous Transpantaneira road, a route well known among nature lovers and photographers. This road is special because it offers multiple chances to see wild animals. Along the way, you’ll make several strategic stops to enjoy nature, take photos, and observe the incredible wildlife inhabiting this region. You may spot animals such as:

• Capybaras (the world’s largest rodents) and caimans resting near the water.
• Savanna hawks and jabiru storks soaring through the sky.
• Anteaters, deer, and the elusive maned wolf that sometimes appears in remote areas.
• Beautiful macaws, toucans, and parrots coloring the landscape.
• Impressive anacondas, armadillos, coatis (a type of mammal), and tapirs roaming through the jungle and savanna.

After this exciting journey, you’ll arrive at Porto Jofre, where you’ll stay in a lodge specialized in jaguar ecotourism—the perfect place to relax and unwind after the trip. There, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner made with local ingredients and get some rest before the big safari adventure that awaits you the next day.

After enjoying a delicious and energizing breakfast, you will start a day full of excitement and adventure in the Brazilian Pantanal. Today, you’ll head to the Encontro das Águas Ecological Reserve, an incredibly special place that hosts the largest population of jaguars in the world. Here, you’ll have a unique opportunity to get close to these magnificent big cats in their natural habitat.

During the tour, you’ll navigate famous rivers such as the Cuiabá River, Três Irmãos River, and Piquiri River, where you’ll join an exciting jaguar boat safari. This is one of the most effective and thrilling ways to encounter these impressive predators. You may witness amazing scenes such as jaguars stalking caimans, jaguar pairs interacting on the riverbank, or even females with their cubs. Each moment will offer a rare chance to observe these animals in the wild—an experience only a few ever get to have.

Besides jaguars, the Pantanal is home to a stunning variety of wildlife. During your safari, you might spot:

• Giant otters and capybaras moving in groups along the waterways.
• Majestic birds like herons, boat-billed herons, and the impressive jabiru storks.
• Caimans and anacondas, commonly found near calm waters in this wetland ecosystem.

This will also be a photographic safari, giving you the chance to capture spectacular images of jaguars and other wildlife in their natural setting. If you love photography, our expert guides will provide valuable tips on how to take the best shots of these amazing animals and landscapes.

It will be an unforgettable journey for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and of course, photographers. Each day will be filled with amazing moments that will stay with you forever.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the lodge, it will be time to begin the journey back to Cuiabá. This will be the final day of your incredible adventure, but before leaving the Pantanal, you’ll have one last chance to spot the unique wildlife of this ecosystem.

You’ll travel again along the famous Transpantaneira road, a route full of natural beauty, where you can make strategic stops to capture the last photos of the animals that inhabit this vast region. Along the way, you might discover new species or see again those animals you observed in previous days, such as capybaras, caimans, or the exotic birds that define the Pantanal. Every kilometer offers a new surprise from nature.

Halfway through the journey, we’ll stop at a typical local lodge, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch. This will be a perfect moment to rest, relax, and share your jaguar safari experiences with the group. The lodge will offer the comfort and calm you need before continuing the journey back.

After this short break, you’ll continue on to the Cuiabá airport or your hotel in the city, where this unforgettable safari experience in the Pantanal will come to an end. Although the tour concludes, the memories of the majestic jaguars, the breathtaking views, and the moments lived in one of the world’s most biodiverse places will stay with you forever.