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The Jaguars of TaiamaTailor Made Sample Itinerary No.8
The jaguar is the third largest, and certainly one of the most elusive, of the world’s big cats. Few people, even veteran researchers, have had the privilege to encounter this top predator in the wild. Over the last few years Reef and Rainforest Tours have pioneered jaguar-watching tours in the Pantanal. Using a converted 19th Century ranch house as a base, this exciting new tour visits a remote part of the Paraguay River in the northern Pantanal which is little visited by international visitors. Much of the time will be spent with a private guide exploring the Paraguay River as it splits and flows around the 11,200-hectare Taiama Biological Station, becoming the Bracinho River to the south of the island, and continuing as the Paraguay River to the north. Hunting and fishing are prohibited here which has resulted in good populations of caiman and capybaras – the jaguars favourite dry season prey – inhabiting the island. Consequently the area supports a high density of jaguars with an average of four jaguar sightings in previous years during a full day tour on the river. Taiama is also home to marsh deer, tapirs and medium-sized mammals such as howler monkeys. The accommodation for this tour is at Fazenda Descalvados, a converted 19th Century ranch house on the banks of the Paraguay River, 30 minutes upstream from from the Taiama Biological Station. This 16,000 hectare historic working ranch, founded in 1886, contains the great house, settlers house, warehouse, church, square, corral and administration buildings. As well jaguar watching the Fazenda offers land safaris, horseback rides, night spotlighting, trail hikes and birding. 2012 PricesFrom £4059 per person sharing double/twin rooms and including international flights. Please contact us for a definitive quote based on your requirements. NB: Flights are based on TAM Brazilian Airlines from London. We can quote based on any airline and will be pleased to discuss the options. THE MEANING OF TAILOR MADEOur tailor-made tours offer full date flexibility and freedom of choice regarding locations and content (subject to logistics and availability). The above itinerary is a good example of what is possible but can be altered and/or extended to suit your individual preferences. Please contact us by email or telephone to discuss your requirements and one of our friendly and expert travel consultants will be pleased to design your perfect itinerary.
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