Tailor made Wildlife holidays to Caiman Lodge Pantanal Brazil

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Caiman Refuge Oncafari project

Caiman Refuge is a unique location in the Americas which combines eco-tourism with a scientific jaguar research and conservation project. Guests in small groups have the opportunity to spot jaguars (at the Onçafari project) in their natural habitat from safari vehicles, unlike other programmes in the Pantanal. Located on a 53,000 hectare ranch, 36 kms from the small town of Miranda in the magnificent setting of the Pantanal wetlands of Mato Grosso do Sul state, Refúgio Ecológico Caiman is a cattle farm, an important centre for nature conservation projects and home to the region's most exclusive eco-lodges.

Caiman Lodge ecotourism in Southern Pantanal

Caiman Lodge was established in 1985 as the first ecotourism operation in the Southern Pantanal. Since then it has aimed at creating and offering visitors a means of getting close to the the region’s nature and culture, while pursuing excellence in hospitality services and gastronomy.

Its two lodges Cordilheira (5 suites) and Baiazinha (6 rooms) are 22 kms apart and run independent operations. Full board accommodation includes gourmet dining with a traditional Pantanal BBQ, whereby beef is cooked over fire pits.

Baiazinha Lodge

Daily excursions in small groups are accompanied by a qualified, experienced naturalist guide and a local farm worker. A private guide is available on request for an extra fee.

Pool at Cordilheira Lodge

Pantanal wildlife conservation

Caiman operates an important Nature Conservation Programme, which is recognised domestically and internationally. This consists of maintaining a Private Reserve of Natural Patrimony (RPPN) on a 5,600 hectare area and supporting various research and species management projects carried out on the whole ranch.

Jaguar conservation

Important conservation projects focus on the stunning blue hyacinth macaws and Americas' biggest predator, the elusive jaguar. The jaguar habituation project Onçafari is unique in South America and offers visitors an opportunity to track jaguars in an Africa style jeep safari. A presentation by the Onçafari scientists is included during the high season between June and September. Dedicated jaguar tracking programmes, with a duration of 3 hours to 3 days, can be booked for a maximum of 6 people on a shared or private basis, subject to availability.

Pantanal and Amazon wildlife holidays

These lodges would combine well with another Senderos Eco Lodge in the Amazon.  Cristalino Lodge is located in the Southern Part of the Brazilian Amazon, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in this very special ecosystem. The Ecolodge is situated beside the clean, calm waters of the majestic Cristalino River.

South America wildlife specialists

We can tailor make any holiday to Brazil and other parts of Latin America to include a stay at Caiman Ecological Refuge. Contact us on 01728 748209 or send an enquiry.