Remote Southern Pantanal - Ultimate Wildlife Experience An amazing wildlife trip combining two different lodges in the Southern Pantanal; Pousada Aguape, one of the most traditional and popular lodges located at the banks of the Rio Aquidauana river and the remotely located Fazenda Baia das Pedras with its open savanna landscapes. Both offering a huge variety of different wildlife and scenery. An unforgettable experience! ● Search for wildlife on foot, boat and 4x4 jeep ● View the Pantanal from above during a scenic flightseeing tour ● Experience the traditional Pantanal cowboy culture on horseback ● Spot nocturnal wildlife during night safaris Flight Information: November 4, 2018: Arrival to Campo Grande (CGR) by 12:30 pm. Meet guide and group at 13:30. ​ November 10, 2018: Depart Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (CGR) anytime. ​ Day 1: 04 November 2018 - Campo Grande – Pousada Aguape (195 km/121 mi./3 hrs) Today, transfer around 13:30 from your hotel or Campo Grande International Airport by an English ​ speaking guide. Drive overland to Pousada Aguape, located in the beginning of Brazil’s Pantanal. The first 140 km/86 miles will be on the paved roads with a comfort stop after 120 km/74 miles in Aquidauana. The last 55km/34 miles, while entering the Pantanal, will be on dirt roads. You will have a reasonably good chance to spot your first giant anteater before reaching the lodge. Check in to the lodge and explore the lodge’s surroundings. Time permitting, join a late afternoon safari operated in a 4x4 open vehicle. This tour covers much of the territory of the farm visiting different landscapes like cerrado (patches of stunted vegetation), open grasslands, “vazantes” (low-lying areas that are often seasonally flooded), “brejos” (swamps) and bays which are permanently flooded areas. You may have the opportunity to see giant anteater, capibaras, armadillo, southern tamandua, rhea, hyacinth macaws, brocked deer, and seriema. Explore further after dark and search for the crab eating fox, caimans, owls and with a bit of luck spot a ocelot or puma. Return to the lodge for late dinner and the rest of the evening at leisure. (L,D) Afternoon+evening safari: duration 3 hrs / distance 40 km/25 miles. Rua Terenos, 117 - Amambai - CEP 79005-400 - Campo Grande-MS – Tel: +55 67 30424659 Fax: +55 67 30294657 Internet: www.brazilnaturetours.com - E-mail: [email protected] ​ ​ ​ Day 2: 05 November 2018 - Pousada Aguape – Baia das Pedras (30 min by plane) After an early breakfast (07:00) enjoy a boat ride on the nearby Aquidauana river. This is an excellent way to get to know the river habitat and the beauty and exuberance of its gallery forest. During this time you most likely will see kingfishers, herons, howler monkeys, giant river otters, capibara and caimans. Return to the lodge around 10:00. After lunch board a small airplane, Cessna 206 // 210 or a Piper Arrow for an unforgettable flight over the wetlands of the Pantanal to our next destination, the remotely located Fazenda Baia das Pedras. This flight, of approximately 30 minutes, will give you a wonderful idea of the Pantanal habitat, its forested islands of trees, lagoons, lakes and channels, and the scattered farmsteads built on the highest ground to avoid the annual flooding. Often one can spot tapir, capybara, flocks of birds and other animals while you fly above the flat Pantanal. Arrive to the lodge and check-in. In the late afternoon enjoy a hike in the vicinity of the farm and in the woods, with typical vegetation of the Pantanal: ridges (cordilleras), woods (capões), flood plains and savanna environments that shelter animals and plants in the region. Here you will have a chance to see jaburu stork, macaws, toucans, armadillo, and hummingbirds. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. (B,L,D). Morning boat trip: duration 3 hrs / distance 30 km/19 miles Afternoon hike: duration 2 hrs / distance 6 km/4 miles Rua Terenos, 117 - Amambai - CEP 79005-400 - Campo Grande-MS – Tel: +55 67 30424659 Fax: +55 67 30294657 Internet: www.brazilnaturetours.com - E-mail: [email protected] ​ ​ ​ Day 3: 06 November 2018 - Fazenda Baia das Pedras After an early breakfast enjoy a 2.5 hour horseback ride. The Pantaneiro horses, raised at the ranch, are excellent for touring the surrounding forests and planes. Search for hawks, storks, peccary, giant anteater, southern tamandua and capuchin monkeys. Opt to follow the cowboys when they are doing their daily work and witness their talent roping and handling the cattle. Return to the lodge for lunch with time at leisure. In the late afternoon enjoy safari in a customized 4×4 vehicle made especially for outdoor drives and explore the beautiful areas of Pantanal with comfort. By “jeep” you can get in some areas that are difficult to access on foot or by horse. Search for giant anteater, tapir, pampas deer, macaws and peccary. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D). Morning horseback ride: duration 2,5 hrs / distance 15-20 km/9-12 miles; Afternoon + evening safari: duration 3 hrs / distance 40 km/25 miles Rua Terenos, 117 - Amambai - CEP 79005-400 - Campo Grande-MS – Tel: +55 67 30424659 Fax: +55 67 30294657 Internet: www.brazilnaturetours.com - E-mail: [email protected] ​ ​ ​ Day 4: 07 November 2018 - Fazenda Baia das Pedras – Campo Grande (310 km/193 mi./6 hrs) After an early breakfast, depart the lodge at 07:00 in 4x4 vehicles and transfer back to Campo Grande. The first 135 km/84 miles will be on dirt roads (in good conditions) followed by another 175 km/108 miles on paved roads. There will be a comfort stop in Rio Negro at 155 km/96 miles from Campo Grande. Arrival in Campo Grande around 13:00 and transfer to your AdventureNext hotel. (B) Difficulty Rating: (2) Easy active (i.e., Beginner level, physical activity; ~2-4 hours activity/day) ​ ​ ​ Included: -3 nights accomodation in a single room with private bathroom and air conditioning -9 meals as mentioned in itinerary (B=breakfast / L=lunch / D=dinner) -Private ground transfers mentioned in itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle with driver -Private air transfer Pousada Aguape – Fazenda Baia das Pedras -Bottled water during transfers, excursions and meals -Excursions as mentioned in itinerary -Private English speaking guide throughout the whole program. Not included: -International or domestic flights -Airport taxes -Travel insurance -Meals not mentioned in the itinerary -Drinks other than bottled water -Tips/Gratuities -Phone calls -Laundry -Hotel Taxes -Vaccines if needed -Personal items such as laundry fees, internet fees, souvenirs, etc. -Anything not already explicitly included in the itinerary Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=154fHnAWuC5aNY7ojfTgwRbgyRCoWDnVU&usp=sharing ​ Accomodation: Pousada Aguape: Surrounded by nature, Pousada Aguape is in Aquidauna’s countryside. It offers a pool, ​ ​ beach volleyball court and air-conditioned rooms with a bathroom. The restaurant serves a full board meal plan. Free WiFi access is available. Safari tours, horseback rides and boat rides are offered. Guests can enjoy refreshing drinks while resting in the TV room, or visit the hotel handicraft shop. This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Baía! Fazenda Baia das Pedras:The fazenda occupies 17,000 hectares and is a working farm operated along ​ organic principles with 5,000-6,000 head of cattle. All rooms are en suite with hot showers, air-conditioning, and ceiling fan. There is a small bar in the dining room, and an adjoining (very small) lounge with TV and internet. There is a long veranda to the front of the main building with chairs, and an enclosed area shaded by large mango trees with hammocks for relaxing. The food served is particularly varied and plentiful, with organic meat featuring prominently as well as plenty of beans, rice, vegetables and salad. Rua Terenos, 117 - Amambai - CEP 79005-400 - Campo Grande-MS – Tel: +55 67 30424659 Fax: +55 67 30294657 Internet: www.brazilnaturetours.com - E-mail: [email protected] ​ ​ ​ Packing List: (please avoid dark/bright colors - neutral colors are best for safari) ​ ● T-shirts ● Long-sleeved shirt ● Shorts ● Light trouser ● Swim suit ● Good walking shoes, sandals or flip-flop ● Cotton socks ● A hat or cap ● Light rain gear ● Sunblock with high SPF; ● Do not forget to bring your plug adapter to charge your electronic devices! ● Binoculars and a camera ● Polarized sunglasses ● Headlamp ● Mosquito repellent/DEET ● Prescribed medication (including antihistamine) ● Extra batteries ● Waterproof “dry bag” ● Personal toiletries ● In addition, we highly recommend bringing a small backpack to use every day in the tours to carry your water bottle, sunscreen, snacks... Rua Terenos, 117 - Amambai - CEP 79005-400 - Campo Grande-MS – Tel: +55 67 30424659 Fax: +55 67 30294657 Internet: www.brazilnaturetours.com - E-mail: [email protected] ​ ​ ​ .