The Pantanal is Brazil’s most in-demand wildlife destination, and 2026 is our strongest season yet. Porto Jofre, which is the world’s best location for jaguar sightings, is operating at near capacity. A limited number of blocked departures remain available for both the Northern and Southern Pantanal, and these spaces are pre-secured with confirmed availability at our partner lodges. Once they close, they do not reopen.
European summer holidays run through July and August, and this is exactly when the Pantanal dry season delivers its best wildlife concentration. The rivers narrow, the birds gather, and the jaguars are reliably visible from the riverbanks of Porto Jofre.
Why Pantanal + Bonito is one of our top family itineraries
For families, the combination of Pantanal Sul and Bonito is one of the most consistently successful itineraries that we operate, and it is also one of the fastest to convert. The Pantanal delivers the wildlife moment, with giant anteaters at dawn, capybaras, marsh deer, hyacinth macaws, and jaguars for those who reach Porto Jofre.
Bonito follows with crystal-clear rivers for snorkelling, the famous Abismo Anhumas cave, and a pace that works well across all ages. The two destinations complement each other perfectly.
Depending on the length of the trip, we regularly combine this circuit with other destinations. Foz do Iguaçu offers the waterfalls, which are one of the most visceral experiences in South America and one that children never forget. Rio de Janeiro works well as an iconic gateway or as a finale. Paraty and the Costa Verde give families quieter days by the sea to finish their journey. Each extension adds a different texture without diluting what makes the Pantanal–Bonito circuit so effective.
Planning ahead: 2027 pre-blocking now open
Our team is already working on 2027 Pantanal pre-blocking, and next month we will share the full picture of which lodges, which dates, and what is already secured. This is one of the most effective strategies that we have adopted in response to the growing demand that we see year on year in the Pantanal. For operators who want to get ahead, this is the moment to reach out. The best lodges fill early, especially in Pantanal Norte and Porto Jofre, and pre-blocked spaces give your clients access that last-minute requests simply cannot guarantee.
For families chasing real wildlife, Brazil holds its own as the world’s top nature destinations. The Pantanal is the centerpiece: open, dramatic, and one of those rare places where sightings come easily and consistently.
