Brazil Photography Tour

The Pantanal is a vast natural region located in the heart of South America encompassing the World’s largest tropical flooded wetland. Although is shared by Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, more than 70 % of the Pantanal floodplain is located in the Brazilian. Though the Amazon rainforest is well known worldwide due to its diversity, the Pantanal offers more number of visible species and individuals and is one of the most productive wildlife habitats on Earth in terms of photogenic wildlife! Iconic species such as yacare caimans, capybaras, anacondas, ocelots, rheas, marsh deer, crab-eating raccoons, tapirs, peccaries, giant otters, jabirus, toucans, flocks of numerous species of parrots, parakeets, ibises, plus giant anteaters and jaguars, among many others, transform the Pantanal in a dream for any demanding wildlife photographer!

THE COST INCLUDES

• All land tour costs as per itinerary.

• Accommodation - lodge/hotel.

• All meals as detailed in the itinerary.

• Entrance fees to parks as per itinerary.

• Professional photo guide.

• Local expert driver/guide.

NOT INCLUDED

• International Air tickets & flights

• Personal expenses

• Items not included in the itinerary

• Tips and drinks

• Travel Insurance

DAY 1- SAO PAULO – ALTO RIBEIRA STATE PARK August 17

Pre tour accommodation in Sao Paulo will be named about the same time we book flights. We depart from this hotel early this morning and drive to Alto Ribeira State Park (35,000 hectares), a very special area located in the heart of a biological corridor that protects large stands of primary Atlantic Rainforest, with numerous waterfalls and some of the largest caves in Brazil. However, the main reason to come to this park is the abundant wildlife. While nature has many variables, we know that we will target fabulous subjects like rare Ornate hawk-eagles and other beautiful rainforest wildlife. We will also shoot other colourful birds such as Magpie tanagers, Bare-throated bellbirds, several species of tropical hummingbirds, and Channel-billed toucan. Accommodation at Pousada das Cavernas, a charming lodge surrounded by pristine rainforest. (L,D)

DAYs 2&3 - ALTO RIBEIRA STATE PARK August 18 & 19

Two full days exploring the different areas of this fascinating paradise, including the Devil’s Cave and several feeders and gardens visited by dozens of tropical hummingbirds (such as the Brazilian Hummingbird, the Black Jacobin, the Planalto Hermit, the Violet-capped woodnymph, the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird and the tiny Festive Coquete) and colourful birds such as the Brazilian tanager and several parrots and parakeets. Morning visit to the Ornate hawk-eagle hide and other wildlife locations, as well as to a waterfall surrounded by rainforest. Afternoon visit a stream where is possible to find Fasciated Tiger-heron. Other species include Peach-fronted parakeet, Colourful Purple-throated euphonias, Blue-napped chlorophonias, Crested oropendola and Rufous-tailed jacamar, as well as troops of Coatis. You photo guide and local expert guide will help you to maximise the many unique shoots over these days. Have lots of card and storage space! (B,L,D)

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