Pantanal Holidays & Tours
Whilst the Amazon may be the internationally recognized name when people reference the rainforests and wildlife of Brazil, ask a Brazilian and they'll tell you it's all about the Pantanal. A vast area of lakes, marsh grasses and swamps, the Pantanal is a beautiful region in central southern Brazil and home to an incredible array of wildlife. From caiman, piranha and anaconda to macaws, pumas and howler monkeys, you'll see them all during a stay in the Pantanal; this place is an adventure lover's dream and offers a type of safari like no other in the world.
Staying in a comfortable pousada spend days exploring the area. From guided walks, kayaking across the many lakes and horse ride at dusk, and witness the wildlife and landscapes through a range of different activities. For the braver traveller we can arrange opportunities to go fishing for piranha and spend time tracking jaguar, arguably the greatest predator of the area alongside the puma. The Pantanal is well known for the plethora of piranha that populate the lakes - unmissable.
When to go: The Pantanal is a year round destination, however there are two distinct seasons, dry and wet. The dry season from June to October is the peak season for viewing wildlife, when rare species of birds and other animals seek shelter, from the intense heat, along the riverbanks and cluster around the diminishing pools as the dry season progresses. The opposite occurs during the wet season. It is fairly common to see jaguar resting on the shaded riverbanks, particularly during the mating season, which is also during the dry season.
A stay in the Pantanal should be followed with some beach time in one of Brazil's world famous coastal towns; some time to wind down on a pristine, white beach will definitely be welcomed.
Join us on our Pantanal Wildlife Photography Tour, our expert-led tour with professional photographer William Burrard-Lucas, offering superb photographic opportunities of the Pantanal's impressive wildlife and flora and fauna.
Group Tours to the Pantanal