Photograph Jaguars of the Pantanal in Brazil

September 23-30, 2024
10 guests total - $3680 per person sharing
(discounted to $2480)
Single supplement: $710
Must be paid in full and is non-refundable

Optional extra day to visit local parks on Sept. 22
Currently we have 1 discounted spot open due to a cancellation for a male to share with another male.

A well-kept secret of wildlife lovers and nature photographers around the world, the Pantanal shines as Brazil’s best region for animal watching. The world’s largest floodplain has an incredible quantity of birds, reptiles and big mammals because of its rich geography.

It’s a seasonal wetland that spends part of the year underwater and all its natural species are adapted to this reality. For photographers and those looking to get up close with animals that exist only in one of the last large untouched natural reserves on Earth, the dry season is paradise.

From May to October, immense flocks of birds come in search of fish, as some 200 species reside in the temporary lagoons and oxbow lakes. These birds include roseate spoonbills, wood storks and jabirus. Caimans and capybaras in turn are drawn to the water by the birds. And at the top of this food chain is the much sought-after jaguar.

This abundance of food and diversity is particularly evident in the Northern Pantanal, homeland of the jaguar – known here as the onça-pintada  – the largest and most elusive feline in the Americas. Also, the giant otters, neotropical otters, greater rhea and other species aren’t scared off by human presence.

Also, the fact that there are no hills in these open plains make the scenery even better for spotting wildlife. During the dry season, there is the added bonus of the beautiful ipê trees in bloom. Those interested in cultural differences get to observe the daily lives of the “pantaneiros,” local cowboys who engage in a seasonal work-life herding cattle in the wetlands.

• Intensive viewing and photography – Up Close And Personal – Jaguars, Giant Otters, Caiman, Macaws, Tapirs, Storks, and a wide variety of birds and other wildlife
• Early morning and late afternoon photo shoots to take advantage of the best light, watching and waiting for wildlife in just the right setting
• Custom designed itinerary
• Comfortable safari accommodation, most locations equipped with wifi
• 2 to 14-seater boat available for the Jaguar-searching portion of our Pantanal Safari
• Count on assistance from SouthQuest’s naturalist guides who have vast experience with the local wildlife and photography expeditions
• Optional hands-on photography assistance by Brazilian NatGeo photographers

Itinerary: 

MARCELLO CAVALCANTI - Guest Photographer & Tour Leader