We did the Jaguar Safari and were absolutely thrilled with the whole experience. From the first contact to the end of the trip, everything was very well organized. Communication with Elisama was easy and reliable, and we always received quick responses to our questions. The entire trip was very well planned and perfectly organized. We were picked up directly at the airport and taken to our accommodation. The accommodation in Porto Jofre was also very nice and fit perfectly with the experience. Our guide Jo was with us throughout the safari, took great care of us, and shared lots of interesting information about the wildlife and the area. The absolute highlight, of course, were the jaguars: Within just two days, we saw 10 different jaguars. It was an incredible and truly unforgettable experience. We would definitely book the safari with Planeta Exo again and can highly recommend the company and the entire team!
Safari & Wildlife in Brazil
Track jaguars, giant otters, and 600+ bird species on guided Brazil wildlife tours across the Pantanal and Amazon
11 trips found
Discover the Pantanal on a budget: a 4-day jaguar safari at Porto Jofre with boat trips, night safaris, and full board at comfortable local lodges.
Price from $1,700
Looking to explore the Southern Pantanal? Enjoy night and photo safaris, piranha fishing, horseback riding, and boat rides from Campo Grande.
Price from $1,100
See jaguars in the wild from the deck of a private boat in Porto Jofre, the world’s top spot for jaguar watching. A 4-day, 3-night safari from Cuiabá into Brazil’s Northern Pantanal.
Price from $2,250
Track wildlife on Pantanal safaris and night drives, snorkel the Barra do Sucuri, explore São Miguel Cave, and unwind by the river on this 5-day trip.
Price from $1,450
A Pantanal luxury safari at Caiman: 4 days of jaguar safaris, canoeing, and full-board comfort in a 53,000-hectare Southern Pantanal reserve.
Price from $2,400
Pousada Trijunção blends exclusivity and wildlife in the Cerrado: 5 days, 4 nights, maned wolf sightings with Onçafari, and 270+ bird species.
Price from $1,950
On a limited budget? No worries. Enjoy wildlife activities and stay at an authentic jungle lodge with private rooms or shared dorms. Great for all budgets!
Price from $700
Don’t miss the chance to spot animals in their natural habitat. Join the best wildlife watching experience with the Pantanal Wildlife Tour from Cuiabá!
Price from $1,250
Two wild Brazil icons in one trip: a Northern Pantanal jaguar safari plus an Amazon jungle-lodge immersion. Comfortable lodges, expert guides.
Price from $2,600
A 10-day luxury Pantanal and Amazon trip: track jaguars by 4x4 at Caiman in the Southern Pantanal, then the Cristalino rainforest lodge, Amazon.
Price from $7,100
A 4-day Southern Pantanal safari deep in remote Nhecolandia: horseback rides, 4x4 safaris, canoeing and 630+ birds from a small, isolated lodge.
Price from $2,150
Traveler reviews
4.9 out of 5 · 217 reviews
We had fantastic days in the Pantanal. The lodge 'Aguapé' is a lovely place. The local guides are also a welcome addition to the guide, Izabela from planetaexo. She was knowledgeable. She was able to tell us a lot about the Pantanal, both nature and culture. But we also laughed a lot. All the excursions exceeded our expectations. And between the excursions there was also time to cool off in the swimming pool before sitting down at the table. All the meals are delicious and served with care. And made from local ingredients. Served by friendly staff. The cabins are simple, but have every comfort. It is recommended for everyone.
Our guide, Iza, was excellent; she taught us a lot and showed us so much. We really enjoyed her company—we had great conversations and plenty of laughs. The ranch guides and all the other staff were also very kind and ensured we had a fantastic holiday in the Pantanal. It was a truly unforgettable vacation for us. Thank you to the organization and the staff.
We booked our Amazon excursion through PlanetaEXO and the experience was brilliant from start to finish, professional friendly and super helpful, communicated well on all channels and ensure our trip went according to plan. The guide and staff at the lodge were excellent and made our time a memorable experience! Thank you and highly recommend them.
Everything was perfectly organized and matched the descriptions exactly, including the accommodation, the food and the tours.
Wow! Communication, value for money and quality of service have been exceptional. I cannot recommend PlanetaEXO more highly. Our admin support was superb. Comms were friendly, timely and helpful. Our guide to the Pantanal, Bruno was so knowledgable and friendly whilst never intruding on family time. Whilst away we had a medical emergency and everyone supported us faultlessly. Honestly cannot speak more highly of our experience. Do not hesitate- you are in safe hands and will have the best time!
We booked two activities with PlanetaEXO (Pantanal safari and Lençois trecking) and both times we were highly satisfied. The activities were exactly as described, the logistics was well organized and the communication was very efficient. Thank you!
The communication from PlanetaEXO was amazing. They sent important information and reminders via WhatsApp and responded quickly to my questions. The driver, Rafael, who picked us up was prompt and friendly and an excellent driver. When we decided to leave the Jungle Lodge two hours earlier than planned so we could visit Campo Grande, he arrived exactly on time and drove us to the park to visit the capybaras. He also explained how important it was to get a taxi or Uber early to get to the airport because the traffic is very bad. Our guide Boby at the jungle Lodge was the best guide there. He had high energy and a great spirit, and worked really hard to make sure we saw all the animals we possibly could. We saw lots of beautiful birds, jacarés, and capybaras. Boby was also a talented jewelry maker and made my son a beautiful necklace made out of a natural fiber that he cut in the forest and attached an alligator’s tooth to it. The fishing was fun, and Boby was so helpful. He wouldn’t stop until all of us caught a fish! Our group was small so we had lots of attention. Unfortunately, the days we were in the Pantanal were extremely hot - between 98 and 100°. I didn’t care for the horseback riding. It was too hot and we didn’t see any animals. I also didn’t care for the kayaking because it was a wide river and we didn’t see any animals. But we were with a nice group of people in our tour and made some friends. Overall, it was an excellent experience and exactly how PlanetaEXO described it.
It was a lovely trip with varied activities. We really enjoyed it! The highlight of Bonito was the Securi river, a unique experience to float in this bright blue water. In the Pantanal we enjoyed the different safaris. Unfortunately we didn't manage to spot a jaguar, but all the capybaras, caimans and beautiful birds made it absolutely worthwhile. With two "grown-up" children, the 4-person room with a bunk bed in the jungle lodge was actually just a bit too cozy.
Did a four-day Pantanal Jaguar Budget Safari adventure earlier this month, and it was honestly amazing from start to finish! Everything was super well-organized and totally stress-free. Huge shoutout to my guide-he had incredible professional knowledge and even top-notch photography skills! Seriously, it felt like he knew every single jaguar in the Pantanal by name. Highly recommend!"
Brazil wildlife tours: where to go for jaguars, otters, and macaws
Brazil holds more species than any country on Earth, including roughly 1,900 bird species and around 700 mammals. Most Brazil wildlife tours focus on two places: the Pantanal and the Amazon. The wetland is the better stage for big mammals, while the rainforest is the deeper, wilder immersion.
The Pantanal floods and drains each year across 150,000 to 210,000 km², and as the water drops between May and October, the animals gather around shrinking lagoons. That open country gives it the highest jaguar density on the planet, which is why a jaguar safari in Brazil takes place here—mainly around Porto Jofre in the north, where sighting odds reach 90% or higher in peak dry months. Capybaras, yacare caimans numbering in the millions, and giant otters share the same riverbanks.
The Amazon offers a different experience: denser, wetter, and built around the river. It covers about 5.5 million km², 60% of it inside Brazil, and holds close to 10% of all known species. Spotting takes more patience under the canopy, but pink river dolphins, sloths, monkeys, and hundreds of birds reward it. Many travelers pair both regions on one trip to combine reliable big-mammal sightings with rainforest depth.
Almost every guided wildlife tour in Brazil runs with local naturalist guides, in small groups, by 4×4, boat, canoe, and on foot. Trips range from 3-day wetland safaris to week-long Amazon expeditions, and most depart from Cuiabá or Campo Grande for the Pantanal and Manaus for the Amazon.
