Pantanal: 22 AUGUST-1 SEPTEMBER, 2022

$7,789.00 – $8,839.00

Join us in South America’s greatest wildlife spectacle, Brazil’s tropical wetland region the Pantanal. Escape the urban life and enter the home of one of the continent's most elusive predators: the mighty jaguar. In a region that boasts perhaps the world's highest density of jaguars we offer you the opportunity to look into the eyes of this majestic cat. When not in pursuit of jaguars you may find yourself in the company of endangered giant river otters and tapirs, the once-endangered hyacinth macaw, or a plethora of capybara, spectacled caiman and birds of all descriptions.

A maximum of 12 participants will be housed in riverboats and land accommodations. Travelers will spend upwards of 3 hours, both mornings and afternoons in a speedboat, the best way to spot jaguars. Finding and photographing wildlife take extended time and dedication, but can be astoundingly rewarding. You will be situated in the best locations for seeing the region's birds, mammals, reptiles and of course jaguars. Your leaders were among the first people to photograph wild jaguars in the region (the photos adorned National Geographic, including the cover). Though jaguars are the expedition' focus, the region also boasts some 350 species of birds plus much more to appease your naturalist and photographic desires. We will also enjoy seeing a host of other animals - some of them endangered, like the giant river otter. If you desperately long to see rare elusive animals and observe unique behaviors this expedition is perfect for you! A visit to one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls - Iguaçu Falls is also available for a minimum of four people.