Explore the wild heart of the pantanal:
Jaguar safari Adventure
If you crave adventure, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes, a jaguar safari in the Pantanal is an experience like no other. The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, is the best place on earth to spot jaguars in the wild. The Pantanal’s open landscapes offer unparalleled wildlife visibility, and these powerful cats are frequently seen along the riverbanks, hunting caiman and capybara right in front of you.
Pantanal jaguars
Dates: august 14-19, 2025
Location: Pantanal, Brazil
Price: $5995 USD*
Fitness Level: LEVEL TWO - GENTLE ADVENTURE
Group Size: 6 participants + group leader; Minimum 4 to go
*Price per person, based on double occupancy accommodations. Single supplement available for an additional fee, please inquire.
Tour Highlights:
The location of the tour is known for having one of the largest populations of jaguars in the world.
Glide through scenic waterways on specially equipped boats, providing close, unobstructed views of jaguars in their natural habitat.
In addition to jaguars, we will have the chance to see many other mammals, reptiles, and birds. Other common wildlife in the region includes the giant otter, tapir, macaws, toucans, and anacondas. The Pantanal is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most biologically rich environments on earth with over 4,700 plant and animal species.
Experienced local guides with an intimate knowledge of the Pantanal ensure you get the best sightings and photography opportunities.
This time of year (the dry season) is prime time, when jaguars are most active and frequently spotted along the rivers.
Stretching across hundreds of thousands of miles between Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay exists a mosaic of flooded grasslands, savanna, and tropical forest, known as the Pantanal. It is the world’s largest wetland area and seasonal floodplain – and as such boasts extraordinary biodiversity, being home to a wide variety of rare and important plants and wildlife.
Each year, tropical rains submerge almost 80% of the Pantanal basin creating a vast landscape for aquatic life. During the dry season, the water drains into the Paraguay River, leaving a myriad of sea creatures that attract a great influx of migratory birds comprising kingfishers, egrets, jabiru storks, herons, macaws and more.
But the Pantanal is much more than a bird paradise. The region is home to 3500 plant species, hundreds of different mammals and reptiles, and more than 9,000 subspecies of invertebrates.
The Pantanal is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most biologically rich environments on earth with over 4,700 plant and animal species.
Some of South America’s most rare and endangered wildlife species, including the hyacinth macaw, giant otter, marsh deer, margay and the maned wolf, can also be found there.
It is also home to the highest population of jaguars, thanks to an abundance of life and prey that call this unique ecosystem home.
Jaguars can be seen throughout the year in the Pantanal. However, during the dryer months from May to October, less precipitation means that the jaguars are regularly seen at the river to drink, hunt, mate and rest.
What’s Included:
All-inclusive accommodation
Transportation
Boat Safari
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
All water and soft drinks
Professional driver
Professional guide
Tips/gratuities for local guides
Sun shirt & neck buff
What’s Not Included:
Personal items
Photography Gear
Hotel room the evening prior to trip starting (8/13)
This tour begins and ends at Cuiaba International Airport. Please make travel arrangements based on the itinerary below, or Contact Us for travel assistance.
All Images Used Courtesy Benjamin James, Journey with Jaguars
Daily itinerary
Day 0 (Pre-trip) - August 13
Arrive at Cuiaba International Airport (usually flights arrive from Sao Paulo GRU at 9:25am). Stay in Cuiaba at the Amazon Hotel next to the airport and welcome dinner. This evening at the hotel is optional and not included in the tour price.
Day 1
Private transportation from the hotel, or airport if flying in same day, to the lodge with your English speaking guide and a member of our transport team. We will lunch on the Tranpantaneira then drive to the hotel which will take about 6 hours with the lunch stop. We will have plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the wildlife along the way. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your room. We will then eat dinner and rest up for our first day on the river bright and early!
DAY 2-6
Breakfast is served at 6:00 am. The breakfast is buffet-style with many options including coffee, juices and teas, fruit, bread, spreads, and eggs. We will be on the boat at 6:30 am when the sun rises to search for jaguars and other wildlife. Our expert drivers and guides will be searching in the best areas and have their eyes peeled for anything so be ready! The best thing about the Pantanal is that you never know what you are going to see, the feeling of going into the unknown wilderness each morning will exhilarate you.
You have the option of coming back to the hotel for lunch and rest before going back out on the river in the afternoon. You also have the option of lunching on the river ensuring you never miss a beat of the action. At Journey with Jaguars, we always recommend lunching on the river. The lunch will either be packed in the morning or delivered to you by boat. At sunset, we will cruise back to the hotel where we will have a buffet dinner, rest up and get ready to do it all again the next day. Dinner is buffet style with many options including meats, fish, salads, rice and beans.
*There is a cooler on the boat packed with ice, plenty of water and soft drinks at no extra charge
*If you wish to add beer, just ask and they can be packed for you at an additional cost
*Please let us know any dietary requirements you have upon booking
Day 7
Have breakfast before leaving the hotel in Porto Jofre and head to Cuiaba International Airport. Please book flights for after 3pm to avoid being rushed.
location & accommodations
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the pantanal
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Journey with jaguars hotel
The accommodation is all-inclusive. It is basic yet comfortable with a homely vibe. Click here to check it out!
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Tour Leader: Dee Webb
Dee Webb is a passionate photography guide and adventurer with a deep love for nature and a commitment to protecting our planet for future generations. Originally from the wild and beautiful landscapes of Australia, Dee has spent her life exploring some of the world’s most stunning ecosystems, from growing up in Australia's outback to her current life split between the biodiverse rainforests of Costa Rica and beautiful and pristine Rocky Mountains.
With an adventurous spirit and an insatiable curiosity, Dee has turned her love of travel into a career that blends her artistic vision with her dedication to conservation. Her photography captures the beauty and fragility of the natural world, inspiring others to connect with nature and understand its importance.
Dee’s tours are more than just photography workshops—they’re immersive experiences that celebrate the wonder of wildlife and the joy of exploration. Whether trekking through rainforests, hiking mountain trails, or kayaking serene waters, Dee’s approach combines adventure with a deep respect for the environment.
Her philosophy is simple: Living my best life camera in hand. For Dee, every journey is an opportunity to learn, grow, and inspire others to cherish and protect our planet.
Join Dee on an unforgettable adventure where photography meets purpose, and let her help you capture the beauty of the world while creating memories that last a lifetime.