14 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 2026 (9 days)
BRL38,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Dušan Brinkhuizen
Pricing notes : By joining this tour, you’re also supporting the vital work of The Wildlife Society (TWS). A contribution of US$500 per booking will be donated directly to TWS to help advance their mission of promoting wildlife stewardship through science and education.
Tour price (Per person): BRL38,995 * USD7,189 * GBP5,264 * EUR6,100 * AUD10,937
Single Supplement: BRL5,900 * USD1,088 * GBP796 * EUR923 * AUD1,655
This exclusive journey into the heart of Brazil’s Pantanal—the world’s largest tropical wetland—is specially crafted for members of The Wildlife Society.* Renowned as one of the finest wildlife-viewing destinations on Earth, the Pantanal offers unparalleled opportunities to observe and photograph South America’s most iconic species in a landscape of sweeping floodplains, gallery forests, and seasonal lagoons. Whether you’re a wildlife professional, keen photographer, or simply passionate about the natural world, this tailor-made adventure promises extraordinary encounters with Brazil’s charismatic fauna and the ecosystems they inhabit.
While the Amazon is famous for its biodiversity, it is the Pantanal that offers the best chance to see its wildlife, thanks to the region’s open habitats and seasonal rhythms. Our journey will take us deep into this ecological wonder, exploring a mosaic of habitats teeming with life, from Capybaras grazing riverbanks and Giant Anteaters wandering open savannas to Jabirus fishing in quiet marshes. At the top of the wish list is the majestic Jaguar, frequently observed here along the Cuiabá and Three Brothers Rivers—often up close and in broad daylight.
Each location on our itinerary has been hand-picked for both its wildlife richness and its photographic potential. From boat excursions to forest walks and jeep safaris, we’ll enjoy a variety of perspectives to capture not just the wildlife, but the vast, untamed beauty of the Pantanal itself. Early mornings and golden-hour evenings offer magical light for capturing Giant Otters at play, Hyacinth Macaws in flight, and Marsh Deer in the mist.
Beyond the big names, the Pantanal is alive with ecological complexity. Guests will have opportunities to encounter a host of remarkable species, including Yacare Caiman, Crab-eating Fox, Black Howler Monkey, and hundreds of birds—kingfishers, herons, toucans, ibis, and hawks among them. This tour is designed to showcase the full diversity of Pantanal life through a conservation-focused lens, highlighting the importance of this biome to regional biodiversity and environmental health.
This immersive, expertly guided expedition combines comfort, adventure, and discovery—an unforgettable opportunity to experience Brazil’s wild heart through the eyes of a wildlife professional.
*This tour is available exclusively to members of The Wildlife Society (TWS). If you're not yet a member, your trip registration automatically includes a complimentary 1-year TWS membership, valued at $94. This membership provides access to a range of valuable benefits, including a bi-monthly magazine featuring the latest wildlife research and conservation insights, full access to online journals, the eWildlifer newsletter for timely updates, networking opportunities with fellow wildlife professionals, and exclusive member discounts on TWS events, training, and resources.
Hyacinth, Red-and-green & Golden-collared Macaw; Bare-faced Currasow; Chestnut-bellied Guan; Chaco Chachalaca; Zigzag & Agami Herons; 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 & Caatinga Puffbirds; Toco Toucan; Campo Flicker; Pale-crested Woodpecker; Great Rufous Woodcreeper; Grey-crested Cacholote; White-lored & Chotoy Spinetails; Black-bellied Antwren; Mato Grosso Antbird; White-rumped Monjita; Rufous Casiornis; White-naped Xenopsaris; Chapada Flycatcher; Band-tailed & Helmeted Manakins; Collared Crescentchest; Purplish & Curl-crested Jay; Fawn-breasted Wren; Shrike-like Tanager; Coal-crested Finch; Scarlet-headed Blackbird; Black-throated Saltator; Blue Finch.
Jaguar; Giant Anteater; Giant River Otter; South American Tapir; Capybara; Marsh Deer; Grey Brocket; Black Howler Monkey; Bearded Capuchin; Black-tailed Marmoset; Tapeti; Azara's Agouti; Yellow-toothed Cavy; Crab-eating Fox; South American Coati; Greater Bulldog Bat.
forest trails, grasslands, rivers and Pantanal wetlands, dry Cerrado scrub, deciduous forest.
warm to hot and humid
11 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.
Moderate. Suitable for all birding / wildlife interest levels and mobility capabilities.
Comfortable to very comfortable.
Moderate. Most species provide good visuals in open conditions, more challenging on the Amazon Extension.
+-300
Jaguar search by cruising the waterways of the Pantanal, night spotting for birds and mammals, scenic waterfall, visiting the Geodesic centre of South America.
Good to excellent. Lots of feeders & opportunities by boat.
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.
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.
The trip was excellent, and there is no praise too high for Stephan Lorenz!
We really appreciated our trip. Our Rockjumper guide, Bobby Wilcox, and the local guides were awesome; always on the lookout for new birds and other animals, even on the long drives. The organization was flawless, the lodges were great and perfectly located. Our triplist and lifers goals were exceeded! The group was great and always well controlled by Bobby. Very well done! Our long sighting of a female jaguar was certainly the peak of this trip !!!
We had an unbelievably great tour. ALL the guides were extraordinary and fun to be around. They went out of their way to provide us non-birders with very interesting, novel activities. We all enjoyed seeing all the wildlife - it was beyond expectations. The 50th anniversary surprise was an unexpected, delightful treat. We don't know how the tour could have been any better.
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