Brazil wildlife tour. Helping Dreamers Do

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14 Days including UK flights

More info:Price includes: private transfers, accommodation and services of an experienced driver/guide

Tailor made

“This Brazil holiday is designed with nature lovers in mind, with a visit to the wildlife dense swamps of the Pantanal as well as the Amazon jungle.”

Highlights

Rio de Janiero | The Pantanal | Uakari Lodge | Mamirauá Reserve

Description of Brazil wildlife holiday, tailor made

This tailor made Brazil wildlife holiday takes you to a country full of contrasts, with everything from wild, empty beaches, to rainforests brimming with plants and wildlife. It includes both the biggest jungle in the world and the biggest wetlands in the world.

The first stop on your tour is to the mighty Iguacu Falls on the border between Brazil and Argentina, one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena. In the midst of a subtropical nature reserve, the earth seems to open up and 275 separate falls crash over a horseshoe-shaped precipice, nearly five kilometers wide and 90 meters high. Spectacular all year round, we recommend two days here to fully explore the falls on both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides.

From Iguacu you will continue on to Rio de Janiero, where you’ll take in the sights in the company of an experienced local guide. As well as visiting the famous Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado, you’ll also get an insight into local life through a BBQ lunch at a traditional restaurant and a visit to some “favelas,” or shanty towns.

Next, you’ll head (via internal flight) for the Pantanal – a vast wetland that’s around half the size of France. It may be one of the least explored areas in Brazil, but it’s also one of the most wildlife rich, with over 650 species of bird and 260 fish species. What makes a visit here even more special is the fact that you can explore on foot, on horseback or by canoe.

A couple more internal flights later and you’re in Manaus in the Amazon. From here you’ll make your way to Uakari Lodge, which floats on the Rio Solimoes, within the Mamirauá Reserve. The lodge is simple, but the incredible location means that you can spot plentiful wildlife and drink in beautiful views without even leaving the premises. The lodge itself is quite simple, however the wildlife in the surrounding area is abundant. You can expect to see endemic species such as the white uakari monkey and the black headed squirrel monkey, as well as the Amazon pink river dolphin, the red howler monkey, the scarlet-macaw, the harpy eagle and the black cayman.

The best time to visit the Pantanal is the dry season of May to September, when there are fewer mosquitoes and the mammals, reptiles and birds are around the water sources and therefore easier to spot. This is also the perfect time to go to the Amazon as the nights are cooler, the skies are filled with stars and the birdwatching is top-notch.

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Departure information

Our trips are completely tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year. This itinerary is simply a suggestion which can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination.

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Holiday type

Tailor made holidays

This trip can be tailor made to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of these trips, with most services being provided on a private basis.

Responsible tourism

Brazil wildlife holiday, tailor made

Carbon reduction

Your holiday will help support local people and conservation. We must also reduce CO₂. Learn about the CO₂ emissions of this holiday and how to reduce them.

Environment

The Pantanal has been declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO and the Hotel Porto Jofre is located within this area. The Hotel Porto Jofre offers a unique glimpse into the local Pantaneiro culture, as well as the opportunity to spot and learn about plenty of local flora and fauna. The Hotel Porto Jofre prides itself on the fact that it only employs local Pantaneiros, whose knowledge of the region is very extensive. By visiting the hotel you will directly contribute to a community-based conservation project aimed at protecting the biodiversity and culture of one of the largest wetlands in the world.

The Uakari lodge - was designed for minimum environmental impact. The lodge's power comes from solar panels and there is a sewage filtration system is place. The lodge is located inside the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve which is the largest Brazilian protected area devoted to the conservation of flooded forests and is an ecosystem which holds much biodiversity and many rare species. There are regular presentations from biologists.

Community

A visit to the favelas in Rio will give you a fantastic opportunity to integrate with the locals and see their way of life.

The Uakari lodge - The lodge is owned and run by a local indigenous community and you get to see real Amazon life such as the local people living by the river, which makes for a really authentic experience. Local food is served such as rice & beans, a vegetarian option, meat & fish options. It was the first Brazilian conservation unit to give local people a major share of responsibility for the management of its natural resources. The lodge is a perfect place to experience nature and interact with local people. The ecotourism programme was developed as a means for funding the Mamirauá Project and providing an alternative source of income for local communities, so a stay here is directly benefiting the local community and helping towards the conservation of the rainforest.

1 Reviews of Brazil wildlife holiday, tailor made

4 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed on 25 May 2012 by Clive Pagett

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Travelling in the Amazon, unfortunately they had the worse floods in 60 years which made getting ashore more difficult but exciting!!

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Go for it!! But plan well ahead and take the appropriate clothing etc.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

When in Rio a trip to the Flavella'a was beneficial to the local people, as I understand that the tour operator paid a percentage, plus the visitors purchased drinks in their local bars. Also when at the Eco Lodge in the Amazon visit the indigenous people and buy souvenirs from them.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Trip of a life time!!