Jaguar Photography Expedition
GRPUP 1: AUG 20th - 26th, 2026
GROUP 2: AUG 28th - SEP 4th, 2026
NORTH PANTANAL, BRAZIL - SOUTH AMERICA
Embark on a quest deep into the heart of the world's largest tropical wetland. From Cuiabá, we travel the legendary Transpantaneira Park Road to reach the Meeting of the Waters State Park, one of the most extraordinary wildlife corridors on Earth. Six full days on a private boat safari, looking for jaguars at the water's edge, drifting through channels teeming with capybara, giant otters, caimans, and hundreds of bird species. This is wildlife photography and adventure at its most raw and intimate.
DATES
20 Aug – 4 Sep 2026 (two groups)
DURATION
8 days · 7 nights
STARTS & ENDS
Cuiabá, Brazil
AVAILABILITY
Groups 1 & 2 sold out
HIGHLIGHTS
What awaits you
Explore the North Pantanal — the Meeting of the Waters State Park and the Transpantaneira, home to the largest concentration of jaguars on Earth
Eight days of safaris led by conservationists and content creators Maya Santoro and Henrique Olsen
Giant otters, caimans, monkeys, macaws, parrots, capybaras and much more
A maximum of five guests, for a truly personal experience
Learn about the conservation of the Pantanal and its wildlife
Photography guidance from Henrique Olsen, all inclusive from Cuiabá
ITINERARY
Day by day
DAY 01
Cuiabá to the flotel
Depart Cuiabá at 7am and journey along the legendary Transpantaneira Park Road — 245 km of raw Pantanal wilderness. Arrive in time for lunch at the flotel, then head straight out on your first afternoon boat safari.
DAY 02 – 07
Meeting of the Waters State Park
Six full days of adventure and photography on a private boat safari through the rivers of the park. Starting at dawn, we search for jaguars, capybara, giant otters, caimans and hundreds of bird species. Morning sessions run until lunch; afternoons continue until dusk. Every day is different, and every sighting unrepeatable.
DAY 08
Return to Cuiabá
One final early-morning safari before breakfast. Check out after lunch and travel back along the Transpantaneira, arriving at Cuiabá Airport by 8pm.
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Our flotel
A boat hotel that works as a floating lodge during jaguar season, moored at the entrance to the Meeting of the Waters State Park — between the Piquiri and Cuiabá rivers, close to the region’s main waterways. Rooms have a double bed, air conditioning and fresh linen. There is a lounge deck with a bar, a rooftop with a barbecue and sun area, and an outdoor waterfall shower to cool off. Traditional Brazilian meals are served on board, Starlink Wi-Fi is available, and our safari boats have retractable canopies for shade.
THE DETAILS
What’s included
Round-trip transfer Cuiabá – Porto Jofre – Cuiabá
Seven nights in a shared double room
Eight days of meals and water
Two half days of boat safaris
Guided by Henrique Olsen
Tour leader: Maya Santoro
Six full days of boat safaris
NOT INCLUDED
Flights to Cuiabá · Travel insurance · Tips · Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and snacks
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