Birdwatching in the North Pantanal

Birdwatching in the North Pantanal – 4-Day Experience

Destination: South Pantanal – Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Best season: June to October (dry season)

🌿 Overview

Explore one of the world’s richest bird habitats on this 4-day birdwatching adventure in the South Pantanal.
Guided by expert naturalists, you’ll search for iconic species such as Hyacinth Macaws, Jabiru Storks, Toco Toucans, Herons, and Kingfishers.
Stay at a traditional Pantanal lodge surrounded by wetlands, open fields, and gallery forests teeming with life.

📅 Detailed Itinerary

 Day 1 – Arrival in Campo Grande / Transfer to the Pantanal
Meet at Campo Grande Airport and transfer to your lodge in the Pantanal (approx. 4–5 hours).
Arrival in time for a sunset walk to spot herons, ibis, and raptors.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

 Day 2 – Morning Bird Safari & Forest Trail
Early morning birding tour — the best time to see macaws, parrots, and tanagers.
Return for breakfast and rest.
Afternoon forest walk with your guide to spot woodpeckers, owls, and small passerines.
Dinner and checklist review with your guide.

 Day 3 – Boat Safari & Savannah Birding
Morning boat safari on the river to observe kingfishers, egrets, and hawks.
Lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon birding in the open savannah — perfect for photographing Jabiru Storks and seriemas.
Optional night safari to spot nightjars and owls.

 Day 4 – Sunrise Birding & Departure
Final sunrise birdwatching walk.
Breakfast and transfer back to Campo Grande Airport for your flight home.

Included

• 3 nights accommodation in a Pantanal lodge

• Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

• All birdwatching activities and safaris

• Bilingual bird guide (Portuguese/English)

• Ground transfers (Campo Grande – Pantanal – Campo Grande)

🚫 Not Included

• Flights to/from Campo Grande

• Alcoholic beverages

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance

Suggested Price

💡 Rates vary depending on season and lodge category.

📷 Bird Highlights

Hyacinth Macaw · Toco Toucan · Jabiru Stork · Roseate Spoonbill · Great Egret · Black-collared Hawk · Buff-necked Ibis · Red-legged Seriema