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Roseate Sponnbill - Birdwatching in Pantanal
PANTANAL JAGUAR SAFARIS is a Brazilian based company, specializing in Jaguar Safaris, Wildlife Tours, Birdwatching, Photography and Natural History Tours to the finest wildlife destinations of Brazil. Owned and operated by professional wildlife biologists, Leen Gillis & André Moratelli, Pantanal Jaguar Safaris takes you in comfort to the wilderness.
JAGUAR TOURS
The best place to photograph
jaguars in South America
CUIABÁ RIVER | STATE PARK
05 TO 07 NIGHTS
Highlights: Jaguar, Giant Otter, Tapir, Hyacinth Macaw, Toco Toucan, Anaconda
June to November
PORTO JOFRE JAGUAR SAFARI
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The seldom visited Taiamã Reserve
PARAGUAY RIVER | TAIAMÃ
06 NIGHTS
Highlights: Jaguar, Giant Otter, Tapir, Armadillo, Toco Toucan, Osprey, Anaconda
June to November
TAIAMÃ JAGUAR SAFARI
PANTANAL WILDERNESS
GROUP TOURS
WILDLIFE TOURS
BIRDING TOUR
PANTANAL CLASSIC TOUR
PANTANAL & SAVANNA
VIDEOS OF PANTANAL JAGUAR SAFARIS
PANTANAL & FAMILY TOURS
Pantanal is the aquatic heart of South America, a vast, ever changing celebration of life. Join us on one of our Private or small group Tours.
Our Tours take you in comfort to one of the last trully wilderness in the world.
PJS offers you offer you front row seats to the finest wildlife show on earth.
PANTANAL, the aquatic heart of South America
We hope you love it as much as we do! 💚
Two males fight for supremacy
Our guide André, alongside his guests, witnessed and photographed a dramatic encounter between Juru and Scarface at close range from our speedboat.
Scarface, the long-time resident, showed submission by tucking his tail between his legs, conceding to the newcomer’s dominance. Juru is fast climbing the hierarchy, asserting himself as one of the new rulers of the riverbanks.
This rare and powerful scene unfolded at the Meeting of the Waters State Park (Porto Jofre), in the Northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil — one of the finest locations for jaguar encounters in South America.
Jaguar takes down large caiman
We were in awe of this powerful male jaguar — a true display of strength and presence.
No other big cat is as active during the day as the jaguar. Our safaris frequently bring guests face-to-face with these magnificent predators in action, offering exceptional opportunities for photography.
Since 2013, every single guest who has spent at least three nights with us in Porto Jofre or the Taiamã Reserve has successfully seen and photographed jaguars in the wild.
Jaguar killing caiman in Pantanal
In recent years, the Pantanal has emerged as one of the best places in the world to watch and photograph Jaguars in the wild. Pantanal Jaguar Safaris takes travelers to the realm of the Jaguars, into the depths of Pantanal, in search of this elusive cat along its winding rivers.
This video was tfilmed during one of our Jaguar Safaris in the Taiamã Reserve, Northern Pantanal.
Jaguars mating in the wild
Since 2012, every one of our guests has watched and photographed jaguars at close range, often for extended periods.
(Minimum three nights at Porto Jofre or the Taiamã Reserve.)
From the comfort of our motorboats, we observe these magnificent cats in their natural habitat, making the most of the Pantanal’s incredible photographic potential.
During this sighting, our guests watched and photographed a pair of jaguars mating along the Piquiri River for more than two and a half hours — an unforgettable experience.
TESTIMONIALS
Steve Brandon, Chattanooga, USA - Pantanal North & South July 2024
"Unbelievable experience!" written on TripAdvisor
We booked our trip through Pantanal Jaguar Safaris. Leen was extremely helpful in designing our tirp and booking all of the details (including sending shampoo and conditioner with the bush plane pilot!) Andre was our guide. He has his own boat at Hotel Pantanal Norte - the only boat with a canopy -- up when needed against the sun and down when you need to be photographing jaguars and birds. Andre is very patient with nature staying with the jaguar to get some amazing shots. If you've been to Africa you know about "sundowners", we were not disappointed sitting on the boat in the middle of the river, sipping cocktails, watching the sun go down. Definitely recommend booking with Pantanal Jaguar Safaris.
Family Ley , Germany – Pantanal Photography tour, September 2019
"Incredible trip of returning guests!" written on TripAdvisor
We have been returning guests to the Pantanal with Pantanal Jaguar Safaris for the second year in a row. It was again an overall fantastic trip to say the least. There are many reasons for why; however I would like to highlight a few:
1. Andre, who is one of the managers was our guide and boatman in the Pantanal. He is very experienced, knowledgeable and was able to position us in the perfect spot always. He is a keen photographer himself, which is a huge plus, as he understands light, composition and scenery. This allows for outstanding photographic opportunities. We are into birding as well and were amazed by Andre’s expertise.
John & Janet Rochester, Great Britain - Wetlands and Savannas 2023.
"Brilliant Personalised Safari" written on TripAdvisor.
This was an amazing trip. Second time visiting the pantanal, previous holiday with a different company's group tour of 12 which was OK but had significant frustrations. For this trip with Pantanal Jaguar Safaris we wanted to be able to see and do what we wanted but with the benefit of someone who knew how to do this. Our first 10 days in the Pantanal Andre took the time to find out exactly what we wanted, he was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly as passionate about the wildlife and ecosystem as we were. We saw a huge amount of wild life - animals and birds, with the opportunity to stop for photography at any time requested. The second part of our trip was in Chapada with, at our request, more emphasis on birds. Leen was equally as friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
