Brazil wildlife holiday, tailor made

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.