6 Spots Left
Explore the wild soul of the Pantanal, on this incredible photographic trip to Brazil. A full immersion in Porto Jofre in search of the majestic jaguar and the most significant fauna of Mato Grosso.
Share
€ 990,00
6 Spots Left
Imagine yourself immersed in the wild beauty of the Pantanal, camera in hand, ready to capture the essence of the King of the forest: the magnificent jaguar. This is an opportunity you can't miss!
Join us on an exclusive adventure. You will be guided by a professional photographer, and by certified local guides with National Geographic collaborations.
6 days in a beautiful lodge in Porto Joffre: Enjoy comfort and hospitality in a charming and nature-rich environment. 5 days on a private boat: Explore the mysterious waters and get closer to wildlife than ever before. 10-12 hours of photography per day: Immerse yourself completely and capture breathtaking images.
This photography trip to the Pantanal is an experience that will enrich your soul and sharpen your photography skills. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary adventure.
Michele Bavassano
Welcome to the Pantanal, the largest wetland on the planet, a wild kingdom that extends over 150,000 square kilometers across west-central Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia.
The name “Pantanal” derives from the Portuguese word “pantano”, which vividly evokes the essence of this pristine and mysterious place. A place where nature reigns supreme, and water is the protagonist.
UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve: The Pantanal has been recognized for its exceptional environmental and cultural value.
This trip is designed for serious enthusiasts. You won't waste precious time returning to the lodge for lunch; instead, you will enjoy a meal on the boat, directly in the most pristine areas of this extraordinary ecosystem. Thus, you will be able to dedicate 10-12 hours a day to jaguar photography, making the most of every moment of perfect light.
This trip to the Pantanal is the ideal opportunity for the most demanding photographers. Not only will it give you breathtaking scenery, but it will also offer you incredible sightings that you never imagined you would experience. Coming face to face with the mighty jaguar and countless other animals in their natural habitat will allow you to capture extraordinary photo shots and create magnificent memories that will remain etched in your mind forever.
In August, jaguars in the Pantanal are more easily visible thanks to the dry season, which concentrates them around the few remaining water sources along the riverbanks. Lowering water levels expose prey such as caimans and capybaras, making hunting easier for jaguars and increasing the chances of sightings. During the dry season, jaguars must regularly travel to water sources to drink, making these spots ideal for sightings.
Taking photographs from the boat offers unique advantages. The stability of the boat is surprising, with fluid movements that allow the use of a tripod and sharp shots even in variable light conditions. Freedom of movement is extensive, offering an ideal platform to follow your subject unobstructed and a 360-degree view to explore and capture every angle of your surroundings. The shooting point at the water's edge allows for unique perspectives, allowing you to capture reflections, plays of light and movements on the water, adding magic and dynamism to the photographs.
It will be an adventure in the incredible Brazilian wetlands. We will be immersed in an incredible ecosystem where we will perceive wild nature at every moment. We will sleep right in Porto Joffre, a few meters from the river. Every day we just need to look out of the windows of our rooms to admire the Cuiabà river and perhaps observe capybaras, cara cara and other animals already in the lodge garden. The structure will have all the necessary services, air conditioning, wi-fi, a restaurant with typical cuisine and a friendly and super helpful staff.
Find out how the days will unfold and what activities make up the tour
Arrival at GRU airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil
and handling of bureaucratic formalities. Welcome by the photographer Michele Bavassano and transfer to the hotel.
(Double room with private bathroom)
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport and departure for the domestic flight to San Paolo Cuiabà. Arrival in Cuiabà and departure for Porto Jofre.
100 km of road to the city of Pocomè, the gateway to the Pantanal. 150 km of dirt road and 122 bridges along the famous Transpantaneira, will lead us towards Porto Joffre.
Along the road from Poconé to Porto Jofre, we can spot: swamp deer, South American coati, anaconda, giant anteater, toucan, tapirs, armadillos, hyacinth macaw, maikong and other species.
Arrival in Porto Jofre in the late afternoon, accommodation in the lodge, relaxation and dinner.
(Double room with private bathroom)
Breakfast in the lodge and departure by private boat, for 5 full days, approximately 10 – 12 hours of activity dedicated to jaguar photography.
To make the most of the time and photographic situations, when all the boats return to the lodge, we enjoy a picknick style lunch in the most privileged and wild areas of the Pantanal or on board our boat.
In addition to the jaguar which will be our main target, it will be possible to photograph species such as: giant river otters, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, capybaras, giant anteaters, anacondas, tapirs, caimans and dozens of different species of birds.
Return to the lodge at 6.00 pm, dinner and overnight stay.
(Double room with private bathroom)
Breakfast in the lodge, last photography sessions in search of the jaguar and departure for Cuiabà. Arrival, transfer and overnight stay in the hotel.
(Double room with private bathroom)
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport and departure with internal flight Cuibà – San Paolo and from here we will be ready for our intercontinental flight
Passionate about nature, he travels in search of the perfect shot, exploring pristine areas around the world. Through his camera he tries to share moments and emotions. Michele defines his photography as “A search for art in nature”. He works as a professional photographer and proposes events in the most interesting and important destinations in Italy and abroad. His images have been used by Discovery, BBC, ENEL and have been published in numerous magazines around the world.
Signing up will be very simple!
Just follow the booking procedure by clicking on "Book now".
Once you have entered your personal data, you will only be asked to pay a deposit, not the full price. At the end of the operation the registration will be confirmed. You will then receive a confirmation email once the procedure is completed. The balance will then be requested according to the terms reported at the top of the page, usually 60 days before departure.
For this itinerary we recommend a telephoto lens of at least 400mm to photograph the main subjects of this tour.
A shorter lens, such as a 70-200mm for wider shots, may also be useful. To shoot from the boat, a monopod or tripod is also recommended.
No excursions are planned. The boat trips will depart a few steps from the lodge and therefore we recommend light and breathable clothing given the high temperatures in this area during this period. We recommend clothing with long sleeves and trousers to protect yourself from the sun and insects. A hat and a light balaclava are essential to protect yourself from the sun given the long stay during the day.
Other more detailed information will be provided at the time of registration.
All information regarding flights will be communicated after registration. A flight to Sao Paulo will be required, followed by a domestic flight to Cuiabà. We will directly provide you with the exact time and number of the flight to purchase, so that the whole group can arrive at their destination at the same time.
By booking by paying the deposit to the organizers you accept the following clauses:
1. Since this is a pre-registration, the organizer will endeavor to promptly communicate any possible change in the price of the tour, characterized by cost fluctuations. An annual price fluctuation of around 5% is highly likely if booking is made more than one year in advance. in relation to potential changes in prices of ground services (for example changes influenced by fluctuating costs of electricity, fuel and more).
2. The price of the entire workshop will be paid via the payment methods offered by the organizer, such as bank transfer, PayPal, credit card or cash according to the procedures and deadlines established by the organizers, taking charge of the transaction costs.
3. In the event that the tour does not take place due to the organiser, the entire amount paid will be refunded.
4. In case of cancellation for personal reasons of any kind and in any case not dependent on the organizer, the deposit and any other registration fees will be retained as a reimbursement of expenses.
5. In case of cancellation for personal reasons within 60 days of departure, the entire balance of the tour will be required.
By registering, paying the deposit and sending your personal data you again accept clauses 1,2,3,4,5.
We will reply to you by email as soon as possible
JUST EXPLORERS SRLS
VAT number: 01708500556
Address: Via G. Verdi 86 Castel Viscardo 05014
PEC: just.explorers@pec.it
+39 328 856 6896
info@justexplorers.com
Navigation
Contacts
JustExplorers
JustExplorers – 2024
6 Spots Left
