Pantanal Tours in Brazil

Before you book, here is the lay of the land. The Pantanal is the largest tropical wetland on Earth, spreading across roughly 210,000 km² of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Its open, seasonally flooded landscape makes it the best place in South America to watch wildlife, from jaguars and giant otters to capybaras, caimans, and more than 650 bird species.

Our Pantanal tours in Brazil split into two gateways. The Northern Pantanal, reached from Cuiabá in Mato Grosso, centers on Porto Jofre and delivers the most reliable jaguar sightings on the planet. The Southern Pantanal, reached from Campo Grande in Mato Grosso do Sul, favors variety: horseback riding, walking safaris, and the Bonito add-on. Not sure which side fits your trip? Here’s how they compare!

Northern Pantanal tours from Cuiabá (jaguar safaris)

Pantanal tours from Cuiabá head 3 to 4 hours south to Porto Jofre, on the Cuiabá River, where the world’s highest density of wild jaguars lives.

Full-day boat safaris between July and October, when low water pushes animals to the banks, give a real chance of multiple cats in a single day, alongside caimans, capybaras, giant otters, and macaws.

Pantanal jaguar safaris in Porto Jofre: where and when

If jaguars are the goal, Porto Jofre is the address. A focused Pantanal jaguar safari runs as morning and afternoon boat outings on the river channels, with sightings recorded on the vast majority of dry-season departures. Pair it with the Cuiabá gateway and plan 3 to 4 days on the water for the best odds.

Southern Pantanal tours from Campo Grande

Pantanal tours from Campo Grande open up the Southern Pantanal, with lodges near Miranda and Corumbá and a broader range of activities: horseback riding, walking safaris, night drives, piranha fishing, and cultural visits.

Wildlife is abundant, and prices are gentler, though jaguar sightings are less predictable than in the North.

Luxury Pantanal tours and lodges

For high-end comfort, our luxury Pantanal tours center on the Caiman Ecological Refuge, a five-star reserve in the Southern Pantanal that runs the only structured jaguar-tracking program in the South.

In the North, premium Porto Jofre itineraries add private boats and small groups, so you keep the wildlife without giving up comfort.

Pantanal photography tours

Built for the camera, our Pantanal photography tours run mainly around Porto Jofre, where full-day boat safaris and patient guides time your shots to the light and the animals.

A typical 6-day trip targets jaguars, caimans, giant otters, and hundreds of birds and suits professionals and keen amateurs alike.

Combine the Pantanal with Bonito or the Amazon

Most travelers pair the wetlands with a second stop. The Southern Pantanal connects naturally with Bonito and its crystal-clear rivers, while wildlife lovers often add the Amazon Rainforest for jungle immersion.

Whether you want a jaguar safari, a wildlife tour, a luxury lodge, or a photography tour, our Pantanal tours in Brazil pair you with the best tour operators and guides who know the wetlands firsthand.