Land safaris for giant anteaters and tapirs, then long days on the rivers of Porto Jofre with your own boat, jaguar tracker and wildlife guide.
Launch priceFrom US$ 5,900per personRegular price US$ 6,150
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From US$ 5,900per person
Regular price US$ 6,150
In the dry season, jaguar sightings around Porto Jofre are frequent, though never guaranteed. This trip is built for what comes after the first one: time to stay with an animal as it rests, swims or hunts, from a boat that is yours alone, with people who read the river for a living.
From US$ 5,900per person
Regular price US$ 6,150
How the days usually run. Your final itinerary comes with your proposal, confirmed with the operator for your dates.
Typical inclusions. The exact list for your dates comes in your proposal.
4.3 to 4.6 out of 5 from 1,200+ guest reviews
Porto Jofre is a remote river outpost, not a resort: what you come for is on the water. Scores checked in October 2026. Your proposal names each place and shows its scores with the source.
The Pantanal is the largest tropical wetland on Earth, a floodplain the size of a small country that fills with water every summer and drains every winter. The Transpantaneira, a 147 km (91 mi) dirt road with more than a hundred wooden bridges, runs south from Poconé across the wetland and ends at Porto Jofre, on the banks of the Cuiabá River.
Approximate locations. Map data: Natural Earth.
Jaguar, giant otter, yacare caiman, capybara, anaconda, howler monkey, tapir, giant anteater, ocelot and pampas deer. Birds: hyacinth macaw, jabiru stork, toco toucan, kingfishers, herons and hundreds more.
A vast seasonal floodplain: slow rivers, oxbow lakes, open grassland and strips of gallery forest along the banks. Flat as far as you can see.
Dry season May to October, hot and mostly clear, often above 35 °C (95 °F). Cold fronts can bring a few chilly mornings in July. Wet season November to April, when much of the plain floods.
Part of the Pantanal Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the Encontro das Águas State Park, created to protect the region's jaguars.
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June to October, the dry season. August and September are the most popular months, so book early.
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for Mato Grosso, and proof may be requested. Check with a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go. Travel insurance with medical cover and emergency evacuation is required.
Your guide works in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese. Hotel staff speak mostly Portuguese.
A deposit holds your dates; the balance is due before departure. Full refund if you change your mind within 7 days of paying the deposit. After that, the operator's cancellation policy applies; you receive it in writing with your proposal. Booking terms
Practical details (rooms, food, Wi-Fi, money, what to pack) come with your proposal and in the trip notes.
On the Transpantaneira, you go out at sunrise, rest at the lodge through the heat of the day, and go out again in the afternoon and after dark. At Porto Jofre you leave at first light and stay on the river most of the day, often with lunch on board, so you are there when the animals are active.
Families are welcome. Some activities are meant for specific ages or fitness levels, under the operator's rules. Tell us the children's ages in your request and we'll confirm the activities and rates with the operator.
There are direct flights from São Paulo and Brasília, which connect with international flights from the US and the UK.
Cuiabá to the ranch lodge is the short leg; the lodge to Porto Jofre takes most of a morning or afternoon on the Transpantaneira, a dirt road with wildlife all along it, so the drives are part of the safari. Your proposal gives the times for your dates.
Simple and comfortable, with air conditioning and a private bathroom. At Porto Jofre you stay on a floating hotel and choose between two, a larger and a simpler one, at different prices. Your proposal shows what past guests say about each place.
Home-style Brazilian and Pantanal cooking, mostly served as a buffet. Tell us about any dietary needs when you request dates.
Drinking water is included throughout. Alcoholic and soft drinks are paid locally.
Wi-Fi at Porto Jofre can be unreliable. Plan to be partly offline.
Hot and dry, often above 35 °C (95 °F) by midday. Cold fronts can bring a few chilly mornings in July, and boat rides at dawn feel cold, so bring a warm layer.
Fewer in the dry season than in the wet, but they're around at dawn and dusk. Long sleeves and repellent are enough for most people.
Bring the longest lens you have and plenty of memory cards. A beanbag helps more than a tripod on a boat, and spare batteries are worth the weight.
Yes, it's required, with medical cover and emergency evacuation. We also recommend trip cancellation cover. Brazilian accident cover for the activities, issued by MBM Seguradora S.A., is included at no extra cost; you can decline it. Porto Jofre is hours by road from the nearest hospital.
Bring some Brazilian reais in cash for drinks and tips. Tips are at your discretion; the operator suggests US$5 to 20 per person per day for the boat captain and US$10 to 40 per person per day for the guide.
Brazil uses type N sockets, which also take type C plugs. Voltage varies by region, so bring dual-voltage chargers and a power bank.
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