Southern Pantanal · Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Some places you visit. The Pantanal lets you in.
Expeditions into the world’s largest tropical wetland: river safaris in search of jaguars, nights on traditional farms, sunrise walks across the wetlands. Led for more than three decades by Gil, a Pantanal native and former guide.
Why the Pantanal
The best place in Brazil to see wildlife.
The Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland — a vast water plain in the centre of South America, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve.
Unlike the dense Amazon rainforest, the Pantanal’s open landscapes make animals far easier to observe. Jaguars rest on the riverbanks, caimans bask along the water, giant otters fish the rivers and hyacinth macaws fly over the fields.
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Five ways to discover the region
From a focused jaguar expedition to five days between the rivers and the farm. Meals, English-speaking guides and transfers are included in every Pantanal tour.
Pantanal Expedition Most Popular Tour Jaguar Tour
River safaris in search of the jaguar, then deeper into the wetlands.
Boat safaris on the Miranda and Red Rivers, plus a second base deeper in the Pantanal
Daily departures from Campo Grande and Bonito
Our most complete expedition Wildlife Discovery Top Tour
Two nights by the river with the Jaguar Tour, then two nights on a farm deep in the Pantanal.
The longest tour: two full nights on the river and two on the farm
Daily departures from Campo Grande and Bonito
Lodge, river & canoe Pantanal Jungle Lodge Tour
A riverside lodge with canoeing, floating and sunset boat trips.
The only tour with canoeing and a floating experience — and the widest choice of rooms
Daily departures from Campo Grande and Bonito
Traditional Pantanal farm Farm Tour
Life on a traditional Pantanal farm, from sunrise hikes to night skies.
The most affordable way to spend three nights in the heart of the Pantanal
Daily departures from Campo Grande and Bonito
Add-on or stand-alone Bonito: Crystal Waters & Nature
Snorkel crystal-clear rivers and watch macaws over a giant sinkhole.
Pairs perfectly with any Pantanal tour — transfers can connect directly
Looking for a 3-day, 2-night tour?
Ask us which dates are available for a shorter stay in the Pantanal.
Trusted by travellers worldwide
Reviewed by guests from around the world
Guests from many countries have shared their Pantanal trips with us on Tripadvisor, where Pantanal Discovery is a Travelers’ Choice winner.
- TripadvisorTravelers’ Choice2026
- TripadvisorTravelers’ Choice2025
- TripadvisorTravelers’ Choice2024
- TripadvisorTravelers’ Choice2023
Recommended by
Lonely Planet
Also listed in Fodor's and Petit FutéFeatured by
BBC (London) · NHK (Japan) · Fuji TV (Japan) · TROS TV (Netherlands)
Watch our guests
Why Pantanal Discovery
Local knowledge you can’t download.
Gil is a native of Corumbá, in the Pantanal, and a former Pantanal guide. Today he and his team organise every detail of your trip.
Born in the Pantanal
More than three decades leading tours through the wetlands, always looking for the best locations for wildlife.
Recognised worldwide
Recommended by Lonely Planet, Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice winner, and featured by broadcasters in Europe and Asia.
Organised end to end
Daily departures from Campo Grande and Bonito, transfers included, and help with your onward journey — all arranged by one team.
Your needs, considered
Vegetarian and vegan meals are catered for, and English-speaking guides lead every activity.
The Pantanal in pictures
Moments from our tours
Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed — these animals live freely in their natural habitat.
Getting around
Campo Grande, the Pantanal and Bonito
Our Pantanal tours depart daily from Campo Grande and Bonito. Both are connected to the Pantanal by road, so you can combine everything in one journey. Transfers are included in our tours.
- Campo Grande → Pantanalabout 4 hours
- Pantanal → Bonitoabout 2 h 30 min
- Bonito → Pantanalabout 2 h 30 min
Illustrative map, not to scale. Travel times are estimates and vary with the exact location, road conditions and transport.
How it works
From first message to first safari
Choose your experience
Compare the tours by duration, activities and room type.
Check the details
See what’s included and the price per person — or ask us anything on WhatsApp.
Book online
Open our booking system, pick your dates and fill in your travellers’ details.
Pay the 30% deposit
A 30% deposit by bank transfer secures your reservation.
Get ready
We confirm your booking and send your travel details before you arrive.
In our guests’ words
What travellers remember
We saw many toucans, capybaras, caimans, otters and an amazing amount of birds… oh, and not to forget the JAGUAR. Yes, two times — once on the first night boat safari and again the following day.
Everything for the Pantanal and Bonito was organized perfectly. Absolutely brilliant. Guides and chauffeurs very friendly and helpful. Gil really took care of everything!
We managed to see 4 jaguars in one day, which was extremely lucky. The tour was arranged without a problem by Gil, who was kind enough to alter the itinerary according to our needs. Vegetarian food is very welcome.
Guest video reviews
Good to know
Questions before you book
How do I get to the Pantanal?
Our Pantanal tours depart daily from Campo Grande, capital of Mato Grosso do Sul (reachable by plane or long-distance bus), and from Bonito. Transfers to the Pantanal are included in every tour. Send us your arrival details when you book so we can plan your pick-up.
Is transport included?
Yes. Shared transfers between Campo Grande and the Pantanal are included, with drop-off options in Bonito on most tours. A private transfer can be added when booking.
Do you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, vegetarian and vegan food is catered for. Please tell us about any diet or allergy when you book.
Will I see a jaguar?
We can’t promise it: jaguars and all other animals live freely in their natural habitat. Our tours are designed around the places and times with good chances of wildlife, especially the river safaris on the Jaguar Tour and the Wildlife Discovery Top Tour.
How much is the deposit?
A 30% deposit paid by bank transfer secures your reservation.
Your Pantanal journey
Ready to hear the wetlands wake up?
Pick your tour and book online, or tell us your dates and we’ll help you plan the Pantanal and Bonito.