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You are here : Pantanal - Seasonal Packing List and Theme Excursions

Pantanal - Seasonal Packing List and Theme Excursions.

• WET SEASON = SUMMER (January through March)
  During the summer rains many parts of the Pantanal are flooded fairly deeply. The fauna and flora are abuandant and the Pantanal is alive but travel is difficult. The main features of this season are the beautiful water filled landscapes with its many water birds such as the Jabiru Stork, Woodstorks, Limpkins, Ducks, Teals and Egrets. Among the common mammals able to be seen are Capybaras, Crab-eating Foxes, and the Grey-Brocket and Pampas deer. The water plants are in full bloom with many different forms and colors throughout the many lakes and rivers. There are many butterflies and other interesting insects. The wet season is also the best time to watch the most beautiful sunset of the year.

  Wear light clothing, bring two pairs of shoes (tennis shoes, boots or hiking shoes), jeans, light long sleeve shirts, swimming costume, hat, bring rolls of film, insect repellent, binoculars, light raincoat and flashlight, sun cream,sunglasses.

• INTERMEDIATE SEASON (April through June)
  In April the rains stop and water levels begin to drop, forming lagoons. Here in these bodies of water, thousands of fish are trapped, providing a food source for the large nubers of water birds which then congregate. The temperature becomes more comfortable and the night skies are filled with stars. Mammals, who moved away in the wet season, start to come back and are more easily spotted. Species such as the White-lipped Peccaries, Collared Peccaries, Marsh Deer and the Howler and Capuchin Monkeys can also often be seen.

• DRY SEASON = WINTER (July through October)
  This is the best time to observe wildlife. The low levels of rain means that lagoons dry out more aiding transportation and wildlife is more exposed. The fields begin to dry, opening large grazing areas where mammals search for food and water in the remaining water puddles. From August the Tabebuia trees start to blossom with their pink flowers) and Paratudos (yellow flowers). This is also the main breeding season for birds, their calls can be heard throughout the Pantanal. This is also the best season to observe Giant Anteaters, Crab-eating Racoons and South-American Coatis.

• RAINY SEASON = (November through December)
  This is period when there is a lot of rain in the Pantanal, but not enough to cause serious flooding. Due to the long dry season, it takes a while for the soil to saturate to the point of flooding. It is also a season for a great abundance of food sources for birds who will have started their breeding in the past months. It is very common to see new-born chicks being fed by their parents at this time.

TEMPERATURE: The summer is hot, with temperatures between 25ºC (77ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). During the winter the weather is mild and dry, with temperature varying between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). The occasional cold front can bring temperatures down as low as 8ºC (46ºF) so, if you plan visit the Pantanal from June to August it is important to be prepared for these unpredictable cold fronts.

The Theme Excursions - at no extra cost

Discovering the Pantanal, riding horses, exploring rivers, on foot or by car, tasting typical foods and traditional beverages from the Brazilian Middle West region. This is the essence of the new theme packages, created by the lodges. The idea is to offer an unforgettable cultural experience with a touch of adventure on the Pantanal floodplains always focusing on sustainable tourism.The theme excursions will complement the regular activities, that are already included in the regular package, and they will give more information and will allow a deeper interactivity with the environment and the local culture. The length of excursions will depend on the activity itself, and it can last a period (morning or afternoon) or a full day (morning and afternoon). A briefing on the activity will be given in the night before the event by one of the Caimaners (naturalist guides) and one of the resident researchers, if that is the case.

Cowboy’s Program – April
Experience a day in the life of a Pantaneiro cowboy. The day starts with the preparation of the horses and then to the fields and their work routine (herding, counting, etc). This activity includes a typical cowboy meal: barbecue, carreteiro rice, manioc, and Paraguayan soup amongst others.

Adventure Program - May and June
Guests will have the opportunity to paddle in the Aquidauana River on a Canadian canoe. The program includes a safari ride to observe the local fauna and flora, followed by a two-hour horse ride through the fields, while enjoying the beauties of the fllodplains This activity in total takes about 09 hours, including lunch and beverages

.Birdwatching Program – October
This activity takes place during the morning with different departure time per group. It offers the guests a perfect introduction on birdwatching in the surrounding areas of the lodges in combination with short safaris on special adapted vehicles, which allows better views thus, making the sightings and identification of the species easier. Binoculars, bird guidebooks, fauna check list; caimaners and telescope are all included.

Environmental Projects - September and November
Besides these three activities especially designed for our guests three other special programs involving the scientific researches carried on the ranch will be included in the calendar. The Hyacinth Macaw and the Blue Fronted Parrot Projects will put the guests and the researchers in close contact. The researchers routine their filed work in the struggle for the preservation of the species will be presented to the guests.

 

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