Pantanal Wildlife Trip from Campo Grande

This Pantanal tour from Campo Grande is recommended for wildlife enthusiasts, solo travelers, couples, and families.

This tour operates year-round. Contact us to check availability.

Since the Pantanal is a nature destination, please notice that there are different seasons and better months for specific activities. Plan accordingly.

👉 Learn more: When is the Best Time to Visit the Pantanal?

There’s no minimum age. However, depending on their age and size, children may not participate in horseback riding activities.

Elderly guests with some kind of reduced mobility might not enjoy the Pantanal excursion to the fullest.

Children up to 10 years old have a special rate. Contact us for more details with pricing and conditions.

The itinerary previously mentioned is a suggestion. You will be provided with an official schedule upon arrival at the lodge, which can be altered due to weather conditions, logistics, or the specific needs of each group. 

Other important information:

• Each activity lasts around 3 hours.
• Activities and lunch for check-in and check-out days depend on arrival and departure times.
• Activities generally begin early in the morning and in the late afternoon, as wildlife sightings are scarce between 11 AM and 3 PM. During this time, you can relax and enjoy the lodge’s facilities. 

Yes! All scheduled activities are entirely optional. If you prefer to skip a specific excursion, simply let your private guide know during check-in. They will be happy to suggest alternative outings and ways to enjoy your time, depending on the lodge’s daily schedule.

The activities are led by the lodges’ qualified teams of professionals, which is a key characteristic of Pantanal experiences. In the South Pantanal, activities are more varied and may include land safaris, boat trips, horseback riding, hiking, piranha fishing, and night tours. Some lodges may also offer additional activities not listed in this itinerary.

We also rely on local operators to organize transfers and provide bilingual guides, ensuring a more comfortable and seamless experience throughout the trip.

When you book this tour, your group will join the lodge group and have your own private English-speaking guide included in the package. The lodge group consists of 6–10 people, with a maximum of 6 people for boat trips and up to 10 people for other activities such as 4×4 safaris and horseback riding.

Subject to availability and additional costs, activities can also be arranged privately

Yes, you can book the tour without a private guide, which lowers the overall cost of the experience. However, the lodge guides do not speak English and share their attention among all members of the group. If you prefer not to have a private guide, you will need to plan your activities at check-in, based on the schedule and availability during your stay.

We include a private guide as standard in the package due to their English proficiency as well as their support with logistics and overall assistance throughout your stay at the lodge.

Yes, solo travelers can book this tour. However, please note that while the daily activities are shared with a group, the transfer to the Pantanal is private. Due to the complex logistics required to reach the region, the transfer cost is high and must be covered entirely by you. 

Additionally, if you wish to hire an English-speaking guide (highly recommended for international visitors), you will also be responsible for that full cost.

Yes, you can customize the length of your stay. We recommend your trip last at least 4 days, but you can add as many days as you want.

Another option is to combine a visit to the Southern Pantanal with the Northern Pantanal. Keep in mind that these two regions are located in different states (Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul) and are accessed via Campo Grande (South) and Cuiabá (North). The distance between them exceeds 700 km. The most practical way to travel between both destinations is by commercial flight.

Yes, our local partner can easily accommodate specific dietary needs (such as vegetarian meals or food allergies). Just make sure to note these details on your registration form prior to your trip so they can prepare accordingly.

We recommend arriving in Campo Grande by 1 PM at the latest. Traveling at night can be dangerous, so arriving in the morning or even the day before would be ideal. This way, you can start your journey to the lodge early and have time to enjoy some activities during the day.

How to get there?

• Starts at (first day): Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul (airport or hotel) – Departure from 9 AM to 2 PM.
• Ends at (last day): Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul (airport or hotel) – Flexible arrival (according to your preferred schedule).
• Campo Grande ⇌ Pantanal: up to 195 km (approximately 3-hour drive).

Land at Campo Grande International Airport (CGR), then head to your accommodation. The 4-day Pantanal tour includes round-trip transfers.

Traveling in comfortable vehicles, PlanetaEXO’s local partner will take care of transporting you to the Pantanal and back to Campo Grande—whether to the airport or a hotel in the city.

Yes, PlanetaEXO can arrange your transfer on your final day to Bonito. We can also handle the initial transfer from Bonito to the lodge, provided we are notified during your booking (may be subject to additional costs).

PlanetaEXO has an exclusive tour covering both destinations. Discover it here: 5-Day Pantanal Bonito Tour in Brazil.

• North Pantanal (Cuiabá; Porto Jofre – Mato Grosso): the world’s best place to see jaguars, especially on boat safaris along the Cuiabá River. The region also offers excellent birdwatching and is perfect for photography-focused travelers.
• South Pantanal (Campo Grande; Miranda/Corumbá – Mato Grosso do Sul): features more diversity in activities, including horseback riding, walking safaris, and community experiences. Wildlife is abundant, though jaguars are only seen in a specific area.

👉 Learn  more: North or South Pantanal – Which One Should You Visit?

Pantanal tours tend to have a relatively high cost due to the limited availability of lodges, remote logistics, and overall infrastructure. In addition, we work only with carefully selected partners to ensure a high-quality experience for our travelers. PlanetaEXO keeps around 15% of the tour price, with the remainder going directly to local operators.

The Budget Pantanal Tour is a more affordable option, but it operates with shared groups and simpler facilities. Group sizes are typically larger (around 12 people and up to 15 during high season), and activities are shared. The lodge is also larger (with 20+ rooms), including shared dorm options, which results in more crowded facilities. It does not include private guides, and accommodations tend to be more basic.

The Pantanal has four well-defined seasons:

• Rainy Season (November and December): High humidity, growing rainfall. Vibrant green vegetation; great for birdwatching and boat trips. Average temperature: 23°C to 28°C (73°F to 82°F).
• Wet Season (December to March): High humidity, intense and frequent rainfall. Flooded plains; great for boat trips and safaris. Average temperature: 24°C to 29°C (75°F to 84°F).
• Intermediate Season (April to June): Lower humidity, less frequent rainfall. The water levels start to drop; great for birdwatching and safaris. Average temperature: 22°C to 27°C (72°F to 81°F).
• Dry Season (July to October): Low humidity, low rainfall. Dry land; great for hiking, horseback riding, and safaris. Average temperature: 20°C to 26°C (68°F to 79°F).

👉 Learn more: When is the Best Time to Visit the Pantanal?

Yes, the Pantanal is known for the amount of mosquitoes, especially during the rainy/wet season (November to March), since the flooded areas create ideal conditions for mosquito reproduction, but the incidence decreases from April to November. The use of insect repellent is indispensable in any time of year, as well as pants and long sleeves during safaris.

Please notice: The mosquitoes of the Pantanal do not transmit diseases, but they cause annoyance with their itchy bites or reactions to allergic people.

Don’t forget to pack the following items for your Pantanal tour from Campo Grande:

• T-shirts
• Long-sleeved shirts (UV-resistant)
• Pants
• Shorts
• Windbreakers
• Khaki or natural-colored clothing for safaris
• Hats or caps
• Swimwear
• Sneakers
• Hiking boots
• Flip-flops
• Sandals
• Hiking socks
• Flashlight
• Reusable water bottle
• Documents
• Medication
• Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses
• Universal power adapter
• Binoculars (optional)

The probability of spotting a jaguar on this tour is very low. This excursion takes place in the Southern Pantanal, which is not the primary region for jaguar tracking (though a sighting is never impossible!).

The Pantanal is spectacular and remains one of the best places in the world to spot wildlife! During your safaris, you will be looking out for incredible species like hyacinth macaws, toucans, marsh deer, giant anteaters, capybaras, tapirs, caimans, and much more.

Please note: Since this is a completely wild environment, wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. What you see will depend heavily on the season, the daily weather, and the animals’ natural, unpredictable movements.

👉 Learn more: Where is the Best Place to See Jaguars in the Pantanal?

Citizens from certain countries require a visa to enter Brazil, while others are exempt under specific conditions. 

👉 Learn more: Entry Visas to Brazil – Ministry of External Relations

The Brazilian government doesn’t require foreign tourists to be vaccinated, but the Ministry of Health advises that visitors arrive in the country with a complete vaccination schedule for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella, and measles.

For extra safety, getting shots for yellow fever and hepatitis A/B is also recommended. 

👉 Learn more: Vaccination and Traveller’s Health (Brazil) / CDC Travelers’ Health (USA) / Foreign Travel Advice (UK)