Brazil Pantanal and Amazon Wildlife Safari
Wildlife and Rainforests of Brazil - From £3,085 per Person Sharing, Excluding International Flights
Day 1
On your arrival into Cuiaba you will be met at the airport by your guide who will transfer you south to Pocone, the start of the Transpantaneira Highway. This is a 145Km long dirt road that goes south through the heart of the Pantanal
ending at the Cuiaba River in Jofre. As you enter the Transpantaneira Highway you start to see families of capybaras, pools of caiman and flocks of water birds and raptor; let your wildlife safari begin! Your first lodge is situated about 33Km down the road and as you drive the 7Km from the main road to the lodge you will have the chance to stop and enjoy the many lakes and streams which are packed full of animals.
Overnight: Pouso Alegre – Set on a large cattle ranch. There are 13 rooms with en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning. The rooms are housed in three different cottages in the garden. There is a communal dining hall where buffet meals are eaten (L/D)
Day 2
Spend a full day exploring the area around the ranch. This is one of the best ranches along the Transpantaneira Highway for horse riding; a unique way to explore the area as you are able to get off the road and head deeper into the marches, forests and grasslands in search of the animals. This ranch is particularly good for capybaras, caiman, anteaters (giant) and armadillos. As night falls the nocturnal animals come out; crab eating fox, tapir and if you are very lucky maned wolf are some of the animals you may be lucky enough to spot. There are several pairs of hyacinth macaws that nest on the ranch, including a pair with a nest in the lodge gardens.
Overnight: Pouso Alegre (B/L/D)
Day 3
From Pouso Alegre you will continue south down the Transpantaneira Highway to Puma Lodge. En route you will have the chance to stop and enjoy the views and look out for the resident wildlife.
Overnight: Porto Jofre Hotel – has 29 air-conditioned rooms with TVs, a fridge and ensuite bathrooms. There is a restaurant, bar, shop and swimming pool for guests to enjoy (B/L/D)
Days 4, 5
You will have two full days to go in search of the jaguars that can be found in this area. They are often seen along the final 35KM of the road before getting to Jofre and so, on the morning drives, keep an eye out along the road. From Jofre you will head out on boats in search of the jaguars. They are often seen during the heat of the day sunning themselves on the river banks. This is the best place in the world to see these elusive cats in the wild. Following your excursions you will head back to the lodge where you will be able to relax.
Overnight: Porto Jofre Hotel (B/L/D)
Day 6
After an early breakfast you will be transferred back to Cuiaba for your evening flight to Manaus, situated in the heart of the Amazon Jungle. On arrival into Manaus you will need to take a taxi to the hotel.
Overnight: Tropical Hotel – A large 5* city hotel situated close to the Rio Negro. There is a swimming pool, café, bars, shops and a small zoo with local Brazilian animals (including a jaguar). Each room has en-suite facilities, a TV and air-conditioning. (B)
Day 7
Today you have an early morning flight which will take you to Tefe, deep in the Amazon. Here you will be met by the representative
for Uakari Lodge who will drive you to the port for your boat transfer to the lodge. Following an hour boat transfer you reach the floating lodge. This afternoon you will have your first jungle experience. Being located in the deep jungle means Uakari Lodge offers a vast area to explore either by speedboat, on foot or by canoe.
Overnight: Uakari Lodge – A community owned lodge with 10 rooms situated in five floating bungalows. Each room has en-suite bathroom, with solar heated shower water. There is also a small balcony looking out over the river and jungle; sometimes you will see dolphins, caiman or otters swimming by your room! There is a communal (also floating) dining and bar area and outside sitting area. In the evenings talks are given by researchers from the area (B/L/D)
Days 8, 9, 10
You will have three full days to explore this magical area. This is the only place in the world where you can see the Uakari monkey, a funny looking monkey that lives in troops in the high canopy. The monkeys have a fluffy white coat and a bald pink head and face; almost like a sunburnt man! Other animals include three toed sloths, red howler monkeys, common squirrel monkeys, black faced squirrel monkeys, brown capuchin monkeys, black caiman, pink dolphins, grey dolphins and otters. Enjoy boat trips, canoeing safaris, walking in the jungle and village visits.
Overnight: Uakari Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 11
This morning you transfer back to Tefe in time for your onward flight back to Manaus for your return flight back to home (B)
