Brazil one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, is a dream destination for any naturalist – and especially so for a birding tour! During this remarkable and thoroughly rewarding adventure we will be birding the celebrated Pantanal, the planet’s largest tropical wetland, encompassing 96,500 square miles (250,000 square kms) of emerald forests, savannas, swathing rivers and shallow lagoons; as well as exploring the scenic Chapada dos Guimarães with its Cerrado habitat full of local specialties. Our journey will expose you to the superb birding that this region is famous for, as well as some of the best mammal watching in South America! For those wishing to maximise their time spent in Brazil, we have also created an Amazon Rainforest extension set amongst thousands of acres of pristine forest and an extension to the incredible Iguazú Falls on the Brazil and Argentina border.

Top Birds

Hyacinth, Red-and-green and Golden-collared Macaw, Bare-faced Currasow, Chestnut-bellied Guan, Chaco Chachalaca, Zigzag Heron, Red-legged Seriema, Greater Rhea, Southern Screamer, Jabiru, Maguari Stork, Sunbittern, Sungrebe, Black-collared Hawk, King Vulture, Nanday Parakeet, Yellow-faced Parrot, Nacunda Nighthawk, Horned Sungem, Swallow-tailed Hummingbird, White-eared and Caatinga Puffbird, Toco Toucan, Campo Flicker, Pale-crested Woodpecker, Great Rufous Woodcreeper, Grey-crested Cacholote, White-lored and Chotoy Spinetail, Black-bellied Antwren, Mato Grosso Antbird, White-rumped Monjita, Rufous Casiornis, White-naped Xenopsaris, Chapada Flycatcher, Band-tailed & Helmeted Manakin, Collared Crescentchest, Purplish and Curl-crested Jay, Fawn-breasted Wren, Shrike-like Tanager, Coal-crested Finch, Scarlet-headed Blackbird, Black-throated Saltator, Blue Finch.

Top Mammals

Jaguar, Giant Anteater, Giant River Otter, Brazilian Tapir, Capybara, Maned Wolf, Marsh Deer, Black-and-gold Howler Monkey, Bearded Capuchin, Black-tailed Marmoset, Tapeti, Yellow-toothed Cavy.

Habitats Covered

forest trails, grasslands, rivers and Pantanal wetlands, dry Cerrado scrub, deciduous forest.

Expected Climate

warm to hot and humid

Max Group Size

12 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader

Tour Pace & Walking

moderate pace, undemanding walks

Accommodation

comfortable lodges

Ease of Birding

easy but with numerous challenging species

Number of Species Expected

+-300

Other Attractions

Jaguar search by cruising the waterways of the Pantanal, night spotting for birds and mammals, scenic waterfall, visiting the Geodesic centre of South America.

Photographic Opportunities

excellent

What our clients say about us

Stephan Lorenz
PM, Brazil 2019

I had the very best time on tour with Stephan. He is an excellent leader and a lovely, kind human being. In terms of his technical ability as a birding leader, his eyesight and hearing skills are excellent, which coupled with his first class fieldcraft and ID skills, meant that we saw/heard over 500 species during our tour. He also gelled well with the local guide Caio , so that in terms of finding, IDing and showing the birds to the group, we were treated to splendid views of our target species plus many many 'bonus birds' too. Stephan was also very patient with group members, some of whom for a variety of personal reasons, were less able to see the birds than the majority of the group-so that wherever possible-every group member who wanted to, had the opportunity to see every bird.

Tuomas Seimola
RB - Manaus 2022

Overall we were very pleased with the trip. We have been to the tropics in various places in SA but hadn’t really experienced the heat of the Amazon. At first I was concerned about the siesta in early afternoon and the loss of bird time but by the third day I looked forward to it!! The lack of ant swarms, foliage-gleaners and mixed foraging flocks was disappointing. Some of the key target species had not been seen by local guides for several months to over a year. We hope it is not an on-going trend due to climate change but it may be. We felt fortunate to have had the opportunity and hope that others can continue to have this experience. We were pleased with the “tag-team effort” by Tuomas and Bradley. They worked well together with making sure the logistics flowed, everyone had their needs met as much as possible, and kept the pace moving. We were fortunate to have 8 people that had all travelled in groups before and were tolerant of various personalities and their strengths and weaknesses. Both Tuomas and Bradley were patient and talented in getting everyone (usually) in the group to see the target species. I will be giving a presentation to the local Audubon Chapter in November and will be recommending Rockjumper and their various trips to the group.

Dušan Brinkhuizen
PE, Brazil 2023

This was my second trip with Dusan and like the first trip, he made sure everyone was looked after to the best of his abilities and was always attentive to peoples differing needs. He worked extremely well with our local guide, who himself was attentive to everyone, and they both tried hard to get everyone onto the birds. No complaints to them whatsoever. I would be very happy to bird with Dusan again and probably will.

Carlos Sanchez
NC, Brazil 2023

Fabulous trip! Accommodations, food and wildlife were all wonderful. Our leaders made special effort to not only get us views of the birds, but to get us opportunities for photography. I have already recommended this trip to all of my friends

Tuomas Seimola
DB & PB, Brazil 2022

Very productive and relaxing tour

Brazil - Birds & Wildlife of the Pantanal & Cerrado I 2024

02 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024 (10 days)

BRL23,995 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

Tour price (Per person): BRL23,995 * USD4,628 * GBP3,721 * EUR4,359 * AUD7,212

Single Supplement: BRL3,550 * USD685 * GBP551 * EUR645 * AUD1,067

Can be linked with: Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Birding Extension I 2024

Brazil - Birds & Wildlife of the Pantanal & Cerrado II 2024

22 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 (10 days)

BRL23,995 - 1 Space Available

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Tour Leader: Robert Wilcox

Tour price (Per person): BRL23,995 * USD4,628 * GBP3,721 * EUR4,359 * AUD7,212

Single Supplement: BRL3,550 * USD685 * GBP551 * EUR645 * AUD1,067

Can be linked with: Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Birding Extension II 2024

Brazil - Birds & Wildlife of the Pantanal & Cerrado (Small Group) 2024

05 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024 (10 days)

BRL30,995 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Carlos Sanchez

Tour price (Per person): BRL30,995 * USD5,979 * GBP4,807 * EUR5,631 * AUD9,316

Single Supplement: BRL3,550 * USD685 * GBP551 * EUR645 * AUD1,067

Can be linked with:

Brazil - Birds & Wildlife of the Pantanal & Cerrado I 2025

01 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2025 (10 days)

BRL25,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): BRL25,000 * USD4,822 * GBP3,877 * EUR4,541 * AUD7,514

Can be linked with: Argentina - Iguazú Extension I 2025

Brazil - Birds & Wildlife of the Pantanal & Cerrado II 2025

21 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 (10 days)

BRL25,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): BRL25,000 * USD4,822 * GBP3,877 * EUR4,541 * AUD7,514

Can be linked with: Argentina - Iguazú Extension II 2025

Brazil - Birds & Wildlife of the Pantanal & Cerrado (Small Group) 2025

04 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 (10 days)

BRL33,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Alexander Alvarado

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): BRL33,000 * USD6,365 * GBP5,118 * EUR5,995 * AUD9,918

Can be linked with: Argentina - Iguazú Extension (Small Group) 2025

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