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Amazonia

Brazil contains the vast majority of the forest and rivers of Amazonia. The sheer scale of the Amazon basin is truly awesome, yet good wildlife viewing is only found in a few choice locations. Around Manaus and in many other parts of Amazonia, it is very difficult to spot wildlife satisfactorily, often due to hunting or human encroachment. But further afield, in the south and west, natural history lovers can fully experience the thrill of spotting the startling white uakari monkey, flocks of military macaw, the powerful harpy eagle or a shy Brazillian tapir in the depths of the seemingly impenetrable rainforest.

Cristalino Lodge
One of our favourites, this lodge is situated on the southern fringes of the Amazon region within its own private reserve, abutting a much larger state park. One can swim in the river, take boat trips, enjoy expertly guided walks, climb the 50mt high canopy platform or wait in the hide at night for a tapir to appear. The food is excellent and the lodge uses extremely good guides from all parts of the world.

Uakari Lodge
Located in the remote Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve, this extraordinary lodge is a floating wooden structure with only five guest bungalows. Being in the varzea (seasonally flooded rainforest), during flood times one does not touch dry land and all excursions along the river and through the forest are in small paddle boats with guide. The headline species is the white uakari, a locally endemic monkey with a startlingly red face, but much else is of interest including pink and grey river dolphins, three toed sloth and the endemic black squirrel monkey.

Rancho Grande
On the border with Bolivia in the remote state of Rondonia, the  lodge is primarily a cattle ranch, but also invites wildlife lovers to enjoy many unusual species in its tracts of primary and secondary rainforest. Apart from large flocks of military macaws, one can spot many other bird species such as hoatzin, trogon and curacao, and mammals including capybara, peccary and five species of monkey: squirrel, monk saki, brown capuchin, saddleback tamarin and black spider. The family-run lodge has only eight rooms plus swimming pool: horse riding is also on offer.

 

Best of Brazil's Attractions in High Comfort

Designed to showcase our pick of Brazil’s most attractive locations, the tour also contains very comfortable accommodation, including a luxury lodge and two lovely boutique hotels. One can expect superb service and a wonderful variety of sights and experiences, including the world’s most impressive waterfalls, the iconic city of Rio, the Bahia coast and the vast Pantanal wetlands. Go on, spoil yourself on this Best of Brazil holiday.  Find out more...

Kingdom of the Jaguar: The Wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal and Southern Amazonia

With the benefit of minimal internal travel and providing good lengths of time in each location, this exceptional Brazil jaguar tour affords the best chance in all South America of spotting the elusive, powerful and majestic big cat. The Pantanal and Amazonia contain an astonishing amount of other fauna, much of which is easily spotted. This is an intense itinerary for the serious wildlife enthusiast who deeply desires full immersion in the two most prolific wildernesses of the New World.  Find out more...

On The Trail of the White Uakari, Maned Wolf and Muriqui

This extra-special programme offers you the chance to see some of the most remarkable yet least known mammals in South America: the white uakari, maned wolf and muriqui. Most time is spent in the state of Minas Gerais, but first comes deepest Amazonia and a unique floating lodge where the endemic scarlet-faced white uakari monkey is found. There follows the monastery with its maned wolves, then South America’s largest primate, the muriqui,  along with a cast of thousands of other mammal and bird species. A dream tour for the discerning naturalist who may be visiting Brazil for the second time.  Find out more...

A Gentle Natural History Journey Around Brazil

This is a well-paced, easy-going yet extensive itinerary which combines some exceptional locations to produce a first class foray into all that is best in Brazil’s natural history. A great variety and abundance of terrestrial wildlife will be followed by the underwater world of the Atlantic: diving or snorkelling off Fernando de Noronha is the best in Brazil. Throughout, you will stay at good lodges and hotels and be extremely well taken care of, returning home having had the Brazil natural history holiday of a lifetime.   Find out more...

Exploring Brazil's Southern Pantanal - In Depth

For serious naturalists who desire a profound Pantanal experience, this private Pantanal tour is hard to better. In the company of your private natural history  guide, cruise the river systems of the south in a private boat looking for giant otter and jaguar (two were seen by us on these waterways), and enjoy the ambience of ranches steeped in local history.  Find out more...

Brazil's Fabulous Coastline and Colonial Heritage

For those wishing to enjoy dolphin- and whale-watching, spend lots of time by the sea, experience wild coasts and visit Brazil’s most famous city and best colonial site, this Brazil whale-watching itinerary will suit wonderfully. It is best done from July to November to catch the whales before they depart on their long migration. Find out more...