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Situated on the forested banks of the tranquil Pixaim River and near the Transpantaneira Road, the SouthWild Pantanal Lodge offers a peaceful, relaxing stay and is renowned for its extraordinary wildlife sightings.

Guests of the lodge stay in cosy, air-conditioned rooms, each featuring en suite bathrooms with hot showers to ensure a restful stay. Beyond the rooms, the lodge is alive with wildlife activity. On-site feeders draw in dazzling birdlife, including the magnificent toco toucan, while nearby observation towers offer sweeping views across the surrounding Pantanal landscape, and a rare chance to observe and photograph a jabiru stork nest at eye level. There's even a dedicated ocelot hide, renowned for its regular sightings of these elusive cats.

With expertly guided boat and vehicle excursions venturing into surrounding waterways and grasslands, guests can explore this extraordinary ecosystem in depth. With such remarkable biodiversity all around, each day is certain to bring new and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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  • Available*: May-Nov * The dates shown are when the accommodation is generally available. Please enquire for specific availability.

Wildlife trips

This accommodation is featured in the following itineraries:

Wildlife of the Pantanal

This 12-day small group trip focuses on the abundant wildlife of Brazil’s North Pantanal, combining two well established wildlife lodges with an exciting new houseboat in a remote area, offering excellent chances of encountering jaguars, giant river otters and a wealth of other mammals and birds. Find out more about Wildlife of the Pantanal

  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £6,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • O
    • N

Brazil’s Big Five Photo Safari

The Pantanal is one of the greatest wildlife watching destinations in the world. It is also perfect for wildlife photography and this itinerary has been carefully designed to focus all of our time on photographing the wide range of wildlife that lives in this captivating area of Brazil. Find out more about Brazil’s Big Five Photo Safari

  • Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £12,695
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O

South America’s Big Cats Photography Tour

The ultimate tour for big cat fans, this exhilarating two-centre group tour focuses on photographing puma and jaguar. We spend time on the edge of Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park, on a private ranch with outstanding puma photography opportunities, before moving to the jaguars of the Pantanal. Find out more about South America’s Big Cats Photography Tour

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £14,595
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
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Northern Pantanal

Northern Pantanal

Accessed via the town of Cuiaba, the northern Pantanal is home to some of Brazil’s rarest wildlife, such as jaguar and giant river otter. Many of the lodges here are still functioning cattle ranches, offering day and night trips by boat, vehicle, on foot and on horseback, accompanied by local naturalist guides. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Where: Mato Grosso
  • Ideal for viewing: capybara, giant anteater, giant river otter, jaguar, yacare caiman
  • Excellent for: Wildlife cruises, Wildlife photography, River safaris, Jaguar watching