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This Jaguar Tracking itinerary is intended for a maximum
of 4 persons. The wildlife in the region of Porto
Jofre is fantastic and you have a very good chance
of observing the elusive and impressive Jaguar. While
tracking down the jaguars, you can see other interesting
wildlife such as monkeys, giant river otters, and
numerous bird species
from our equipped boat.
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Our knowledge of the Pantanal allows us to take you
to the best areas for full appreciation of the wild
environment and a greater chance to see the jaguar
in the wild. To find jaguars we use an indigenous
instrument (esturrador), made of bamboo to a make
sound like the jaguars roar. Most of the visitors who
stay for five or more days will see a jaguar in the
Porto Jofre area or near by.
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While we can’t promise that you will see one,
we do guarantee that you will see other breathtaking
wildlife during your stay. Smaller cats such as the
ocelot, as well as tapir, giant anteater, peccary, foxes
howler monkey, caiman and hundreds of bird species, are
regularly seen there.
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Day
1 Cuiabá / Pantanal
Arrival at the Cuiabá airport or pick up at
the city hotel
where your guide will meet you. Depart to the Pantanal
for a 1.5 hour drive to reach the Transpantaneira Road.
The Transpantaneira is one of the best places for wildlife spotting
in the world; several stops will be made along this
road in order to appreciate the spectacular flora and fauna,
providing many opportunities for wildlife photography.
Arrival at the lodge in time for lunch. Mid-
afternoon, we will go for walk along the Rio Pixaim River
and search for Helmeted Manakins, Barred Ant-shrike and
Black Tailed Marmoset. Sunset. Dinner and overnight at the
lodge (Pixaim Lodge).(L,D).
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Day
2 Pantanal
We will start before sunrise at 5:20 am with our canoes
on the Rio Pixaim, taking breakfast with us.
This river is a very good place to spot Giant River
Otters. Giant River Otters are very social, hunting
and playing in packs. Most of the time you hear
them before you spot them because of their loud grunting
and chirping calls. They are truly wonderful animals
to observe. Later, we will teach you how
to fish for piranhas and whatever we catch, we will
eat for lunch along with other fish, chicken, beef,
rice, beans, fruits, and vegetables. After lunch we will
drive to the next lodge (Pousada Puma), check-in and take
a walk in the surroundings of the lodge to search for Hyacinth
Macaws. Dinner followed by night safari. Because
this is a very wild area we may have a chance to see
the elusive felines. Overnight at the lodge (Pousada Puma).(B,L,D)
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Day 3 Pantanal ( Porto Jofre )
After breakfast we will drive south of (Pousada Puma),
to Porto Jofre where the Transpantaneira road ends.
Here is the Cuiabá River, which is the border
between Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul states.
We will arrive at the hotel Porto Jofre and then have
lunch (camping is also possible if guests would like
that option). Later we take a boat trip to explore
the area and look for jaguar as well as other breathtaking
wildlife. Sunset. Dinner, night safari
and overnight at the chosen option.(B,L,D)
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Day 4 Pantanal (Porto Jofre)
Leave again by boat, after an early breakfast. Today
we go further up river and spend most of the day in
this even more remote region, the richest region for
Jaguar and other cats. We will have picnic lunch and
return to the lodge by spotlight. Dinner and overnight
at the chosen option(B,L,D).
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Day 5 Pantanal
Before breakfast, we will go out on our boats for
the
sunrise and see some more wildlife in the Porto Jofre
area. Breakfast. Drive to our next
lodge (Pousda Rio
Claro). Lunch. Mid-afternoon walk along the River
(Rio
Claro) until sunset. Dinner followed by a discussion
about what we have seen and other highlights of the
jaguar tracking program.Overnight at the lodge Rio
Claro. (B,L,D)
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Day
6 Pantanal
Walking to observe the sunrise.
Breakfast. 2-3 hours
horseback riding. Lunch. Afternoon, we will take a
boat ride (good place for viewing monkeys) and return
to the lodge for dinner and overnight.(B,L,D)
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Day 07 Cuiabá/ Pantanal
Before breakfast, we take our final boat ride.
Breakfast and then free time to pack up. Lunch.
Return to Cuiabá. Drop off at the airport or city
hotel.(B,L) |
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Trip length: 7 Days
– 6 Nights
Start/Ends: Cuiabá
Terrain: North Pantanal, Transpantaneira
road
Transportation: Car
Season: from june to november
Level of difficulty: Easy - moderate
Accommodation :Lodges or camp
Participants: 1-4 Persons.
Included:Transport in/out, tour guide, lodging,meals,
activities and everything mentioned in the program.
Not included: Drinks and items not mmentioned.
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