BIOMAS
CERRADO
PANTANAL - MT
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The Cerrado is considered one of the world's biological "hotspots". Located between the Amazon, Atlantic Forests and Pantanal, the Cerrado is the largest savanna region in South America.
Is also the most biological rich savannah in the world, represents 30% of Brazil`s biodiversity; which means that it holds about 5% of the world`s biodiversity. There are also over 10,000 species of plants, almost half of which are found nowhere else in the world; 44% of the vascular plants are endemic.
The Cerrado has a high diversity of vertebrates; 150 amphibian species, 120 reptile species, 837 bird species, and 161 mammal species have been recorded.
In the vast Cerrado, some of the target species for ecotourists are Giant Anteaters; the Manned Wolfs ; Pumas; Red-legged Seriemas; Greater Rheas; Blue-winged Macaws; Red-and-green Macaws; Helmeted Manakins; Horned Sungems; Blue Finchs and Brazilian Merganers, amongst others.
Besides been the main link between the other 4 of Brazil`s biomes, Cerrado is also the cradle of Brazil`s fresh water resources.
6 of the 8 largest watersheds in Brazil depend on the Cerrado – including the waters that feed the Pantanal; also supplies 3 gigantic aquifers (one of which, the Guarani aquifer is the second largest [aquifer system] in the world!)
This unique biome is the second largest in South America. Once these wooded grasslands covered an area half the size of Europe. It still covers a quarter of Brazil`s national territory on an area of over two million square kilometers (roughly 10 times the size of Great Britain), across 11 States. Unfortunately, more than half of its original vegetation has been destroyed…
The Cerrado is one of the most threatened and over-exploited regions in Brazil, second only to the Atlantic Forests in vegetation loss and deforestation. The media coverage of the highlights and threats of the neighbouring Amazon Rainforest, overshadows the sad fact that native habitats and rich biodiversity of Cerrado are being destroyed much faster by non sustainable agribusiness… Only 20% of Cerrado still stands in good shape… One of every four species threatened in Brazil belong to Cerrado...
Despite its environmental importance, it is one of the least protected bioregions in Brazil, with less than 3% under legal protection. (Unlike the other biomes, the Cerrado was intentionally left out of the 1988 Brazilian Constitution, not recognized as a National Heritage Site…) Also it remains virtually unknown for the majority of the foreign ecotourists. We want to show you the Cerrado`s natural treasures.
Our tours explore several amazing bioregions of the Cerrado, but mainly we take our guests to enjoy the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park (located only 60 Km from our headquarters, in Cuiabá), an astonishing plateau with an abundance of gorges and waterfalls. Despite the proximity of the Pantanal, here we also can find many different species of birds.
We also frequently take our guests to snorkel in the crystal clear waters found around the quiet town of Bom Jardim, where you can also appreciate the Macaw`s Lagoon (mainly Blue-and-yellow Macaws and Red-bellied macaws roost there) ; swim in a bluish pool at the base of a beautiful waterfall (Serra Azul) and float on the river tubes through a cave ( Quebó Cave) .
Itinerary:
DAY 1 - Transfer Cuiabá / Lodge Pantanal
Departure in the morning from the hotel in Cuiabá, or the airport , towards the Pantanal. (If your flight arrives on the same day that the tour starts, we recommend that you book a flight that gets you to Cuiabá before 10:00 a.m.)
During the trip, several photo stops and observation of the Pantanal`s fauna and flora .
Arriving at the lodge. After lunch and check-in, horseback ride or boat trip until sunset. Dinner followed by night safari, looking for the nocturnal fauna, (Ocelots, Tapirs, Owls, etc ...)
Overnight at the lodge.
DAY 2 – Jaguar Expedition Day Use
From our land-based lodge, we’ll leave very early in the morning; driving till the end of the Transpantaneira dirt road, to a place called Porto Jofre, where we’ll take a speed boat heading on to the nearby Meeting of the Waters State Park.
We’ll spend the day there, looking for Jaguars, but also for Giant River Otters, Capybaras, Caimans, Black Howler Monkeys, Herons and much more.
At about 5 p.m., we’ll return to the lodge, in order to have dinner and overnight
DAY 3 – Pantanal (Transfer Wildlife Lodge in transpantaneira)
After breakfast, we will leave Lodge Pantanal, behind, heading on to a lodge half way along the Transpantaneira highway.
After checking-in and lunch, followed by siesta time in the comfort of your rooms (with air conditioning), we will go out looking for more animals in the biodiverse surroundings of the lodge. Keep your eyes open to see, Capuchin Monkeys, Coatis, Anteaters, Toucans, Tapirs, blue macaws, among other spectacular species.
Overnight at the lodge.
DAY 4 - Transfer Pantanal / Cuiabá
Morning outing.
After lunch, return to Cuiabá for the hotel or airport, depending on the customer's preference.
Included: breakfast / lunch / dinner / tours / guide / transportation.
Begins / Ends: Cuiabá
Entrance gate: Northern Pantanal (Transpantaneira Highway)
Period: available all year round.
Groups: a minimum of 2 persons and a maximum of 12.
The above itinerary should be used as a suggestion and may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.
Included: breakfast / lunch / dinner / tours / guide / transportation.
Please be warned that the itinerary above should be used as a suggestion and may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
US$ Prices on request!
