Wildlife holiday accommodation in Brazil

Set on a 53,000 hectare ranch in the Southern Pantanal wetland, Caiman Lodge is one of three operations of Caiman – the other two being an important nature conservation programme and Caiman Ranch. Caiman Lodge comprises two independent lodges situated 22 kilometres from each other. Find Out More

Voted one of the best hotels in Brazil by National Geographic Traveller, Cristalino Lodge is an environmental award-winning lodge, located in a private reserve beside Cristalino State Park, accessible only by boat. It is a good option for birdwatchers due to its 50-metre high observation tower. Find Out More

Nestled into one of the remotest parts of the vast Brazilian Pantanal, this small, family-run lodge and working farm offers an intimate wildlife experience for the discerning visitor. The lodge is comfortable and relaxed with excellent food, but the highlight is the 17,000 hectares of wildlife-rich habitats to explore. Find Out More

One of the South Pantanal’s most immersive places to stay, Fazenda Barranco Alto has 11,000 hectares of wildlife rich wetlands, grasslands and forest on its doorstep. The family-owned lodge is one of the Pantanal’s remotest accommodation, and offers a comfortable stay with a highly personal experience. Find Out More

Situated on the Paraguay River near the Taiama Ecological Reserve, the Hotel Baiazinha provides a comfortable base from which to explore the Northern Pantanal and discover its wildlife. With just six en suite rooms, it has an intimate atmosphere to accompany its scenic situation. Find Out More

The only hotel inside Iguaçu National Park, the opulent Hotel Das Cataratas enjoys an unrivalled location with exclusive access to the falls in the evening and at dawn when the park is closed to other visitors. Activities include white water rafting, helicopter trips over the falls and jungle treks. Find Out More

With direct access to the Cuiaba River, Hotel Pantanal Norte is one of the best places in Brazil to see the elusive jaguar, as you journey down quiet creeks and tributaries. In between excursions, the hotel has a swimming pool and lots of outside space in which to relax and observe birds or wildlife. Find Out More

The Jaguar Retreat occupies an enviable position on the banks of Three Brothers River in an area famed for private jaguar views. With just nine rooms, facilities include en-suite, air-conditioning, internet and two restaurants. This intimate lodge provides an ideal opportunity to get away from the crowds. Find Out More

This floating hotel is the perfect way to explore the Pantanal in a more relaxed fashion. With only eight en suite cabins, a dedicated crew and access to a purpose-built viewing deck, it has an exclusive feel to it as you glide along the waterways in search of the region’s extraordinary wildlife. Find Out More

Perched on the edge of the São Lourenço River, 45 kilometres upriver from Porto Jofre is the tranquil Port of the Capybara Lodge. With just seven en suite rooms, all with air-conditioning, it offers a comfortable base from which to explore the tributaries for jaguars, giant otters and much more away from Porto Jofre. Find Out More

Pousada Aguape offers comfortable, homely accommodation on a typical Pantanal farm. Surrounded by rich wetland vegetation, open pastures and gallery forest, the lodge offers guests the opportunity to experience first hand the exuberant nature of the region, home to a diverse range of wildlife. Find Out More

Pousada Araras Eco Lodge is a rustic yet sophisticated lodge, surrounded by more than 3,000 hectares of private land. You can see various birds, including the highly attractive, endangered hyacinth macaw, from the lodge’s forest boardwalk, and tapir, marmoset and howler monkey are seen regularly in the area. Find Out More

This eco-lodge is located in a strategic position on the edge of Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, in an ideal spot for walkers and lovers of nature. Facilities include a swimming pool, verandah with hammocks and an open fire - an ideal place to relax after a day's walking in the park. Find Out More

The Pousada Rio Claro offers en suite rooms that are clean, comfortable and air-conditioned. Other facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant and free internet access. The Pousada is situated 3 kilometres from the Transpantaneira and on the edge of the north Pantanal. Find Out More

Set within 33,000 hectares of protected cerrado ecosystem, nestles Pousada Trijuncao. Purpose-built, the lodge offers spacious and beautifully decorated rooms. Trijuncao has a stylish and environmentally conscious design, with much of the interior made from natural local materials in a sustainable way. Find Out More

Just metres from the Abobral River, Pousada Xaraes is a comfortable lodge on a commercial cattle ranch, with traditional rustic décor throughout. The verandah is a perfect place to relax in a hammock and listen to the morning birdsong, mixed with the roar of howler monkeys in the trees along the riverbank. Find Out More

This unique accommodation is located in a remote setting in Mamirauá Reserve, and consists of seven floating wooden structures connected by a floating walkway. Designed to minimise its environmental impact, the lodge is staffed by the local community and offers a variety of river and rainforest activities. Find Out More