Iolo & Dewi Williams – Pantanal Wildlife Tour
GBP 5,999.00
Price per person
Grade
Location
Brazil
Accomodation
Hotel & Lodges
Transport
Mini Bus
Tour Guide
Iolo & Dewi Williams
Group Size
Max 10
Single Supplement
£720
International Flights
Not Included
Internal Flights
Not Included
Tour Dates
Sept 22nd – Oct 2nd 2026
Tour Deposit
£300
Airport Transfers
Included
Iolo & Dewi Williams are guiding a wildlife tour to the Pantanal, Brazil in September 2026.
ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT ON THIS TRIP
The Pantanal is a natural region encompassing the world’s largest tropical wetland area. It is located within the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, which extends into Mato Grosso and regions of Bolivia and Paraguay. The Pantanal ecosystem is home to some 463 species of birds, 269 species of fish, more than 236 species of mammals, 141 species of reptiles and amphibians, and over 9,000 subspecies of invertebrates.
Among the rarest animals to inhabit the wetland of the Pantanal are the marsh deer and the giant river otter. Parts of the Pantanal are also home to the following endangered or threatened species: hyacinth macaw, crowned solitary eagle, maned wolf, bush dog, South American tapir, and the giant anteater. Common species in the Pantanal include the capybara, ocelot, and the yacare caiman. According to 1996 data, there were 10 million caimans in the Pantanal, making it the highest concentration of crocodilians globally. The Pantanal is home to one of the largest and healthiest jaguar populations on Earth.
Accommodation
Grand Odara Hotel – Cuiaba
Santa Rosa Hotel – Pantanal
Piuval Lodge – Pantanal
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Day 1 (22nd Sept 2026)
UK – Brazil
We will meet at Heathrow for our BA flight to Cuiaba, Brazil
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Day 2 (23rd Sept 2026
Arrive Cuiaba
Morning arrival at Cuiaba airport. We will be met by our local guide and transferred to the Grand Odara Hotel. This is a 5 star hotel.
Evening Meal – Not Included
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Day 3 (24th Sept 2026
Cuiaba – Porte Jofre
After breakfast, we will spend the day traveling the Transpantaneira Road Park. The drive from Poconé to Porte Jofre is an experience in itself, with fantastic birding opportunities all along this road. There is also a chance of seeing Anteater, Caymans, Capybaras, Southern Coati, Marsh Deer, Great Rhea, Jabiru Storks, Herons, and Ibis, along this route.
We will have regular stops throughout the day to view wildlife and will have lunch at the Matto Grosso Hotel.
Accommodation – Santa Rosa Hote
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Day 4 (25th Sept 2026)
Santa Rosa – Boat Trips
After breakfast, we will embark on the first of our two boat safaris. Our primary focus will be on spotting Jaguars, but there will also be excellent opportunities to possibly see Giant River Otters , Capybara, Caiman, Capuchin Monkeys, Black Howler Monkeys, Iguanas, Brazilian Porcupine, Tapir, and various species of Kingfishers, Swallows, Hawks, and Skimmers.
We will return to the hotel for lunch.
In the afternoon, we will enjoy a slightly shorter boat safari. The dusk boat ride back to the lodge is particularly fantastic, as we may witness an incredible display of Bull Dog Bats fishing alongside the boat. These bats can hold up to 30 small fish at a time
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Day 5 (26th Sept 2026)
Santa Rosa Hotel
Morning and Afternoon Boat Safaris
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Day 6 (27th Sept 2026)
Santa Rosa Hotel
Morning and Afternoon Boat Safaris
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Day 7 (28th Sept 2026)
Santa Rosa – Rio Claro
We will have our final boat safari this morning. After breakfast, we will drive to our next destination, Rio Claro
Once we check in, we can relax and enjoy the wildlife that makes the lodge its home, including the stunning Hyacinth Macaws. We had amazing views of them during our last visit
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Day 8 (29th Sept 2026)
Pousa Alegre
The day begins with an early sunrise safari by vehicle, departing at 6:00 AM along the access road to 7:00 AM, followed by a boat safari on the Rio Claro. We return around 10:00 AM. Lunch will be at 12:00 PM, after which we will check out and transfer to Pouso Alegre Lodge. At approximately 3:30 PM, we head out on a safari truck excursion to the ad and nearby tracks. Breakfast is served at lagoons, where wildlife gathers to drink. Here, you may spot agoutis, deer, peccaries, tapirs, and a variety of bird species. On the way back, we will enjoy a spotlighting night safari, returning to the lodge before dinner, served at 7:30 PM.
Tapir, Giant anteater, Southern tamandua, Tayra, Toco Toucan, Black tailed marmoset, Giant Armadillo,
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Day 9 (30th Sept 2026)
Pousa Alegre – Grand Adora
Before breakfast, there will be an opportunity to photograph birds visiting the feeders, with a chance to observe toucans and aracaris up close. After breakfast, we will set out on a safari truck excursion, including stops for short walks along the trails. We return before lunch to pack. Lunch is served at 12:30 PM, followed by check-out and transfer back to Cuiabá. Expected arrival at the Gran Odara Hotel is around 6:00 PM for an overnight stay. Next, we will drive to our hotel in Cuiabá, the Grand Adora Hotel.
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Day 10 (1st Oct 2026)
Transfer to the airport
After Breakfast check-out and transfer to airport for our flight to the UK
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Day 11 (2nd Oct 2026)
Arrive in UK
