DAY 1- Head out from Campo Grande and drive 200 km on paved roads, then follow a dirt road for another 35 km, arrive to our first campsite (Fazenda Igrejinha) on the north Necholandia region. After lunch, hiking trip with an orientation about local flora and fauna, observe the Pantanal from lookout points, visit ecological sites and Rappel (the best place for a spectacular view of the Pantanal). Dinner, nocturnal spotlighting safari. Overnight at campsite.

DAY 2- Early morning departure, venturing by 4x4 vehicle deep into remoter areas of the Pantanal for wildlife tracking (jaguars, maned wolf, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, and others). After setting up our bush camp for the night, do more bird watching, photographic hikes. After dinner, game drive with spotlights to look for animals. Bush camp overnight.

Day 3- Set out on foot early in the morning to begin exploration of this incredible region teeming with wildlife. After lunch, horseback riding to explore the grasslands in search of wildlife looking for caimans, river otters, a multitude of bird species, returning after the dark, looking for nocturnal animals by spotlight. Bush camp overnight.
 
DAY 4- A full days’ exploration, taking in visits to lakes, wildlife watching, and learning about indigenous plants with medicinal properties. Overnight stay at a ranch to meet the local people.

Day 5- Early morning hike for sunrise and wildlife viewing, return to campsite Fazenda Igrejinha. After lunch, depart for Campo Grande, arriving at around 8 pm. Drop off at the hotel or local airport.

ACCOMMODATION: Established campsite, fazenda ranch and Bush Camp.

FAZENDA IGREJINHA
A farm that offers rustic but comfortable accommodation, dormitory sleeping arrangements, shared bath.

FAZENDA RANCH
Local family stay, sleeping accommodations in hammocks with mosquito nets, very basic facilities.

BUSH CAMP
Predominantly bush camp with no conventional washing facilities whatsoever. Sleeping accommodations in hammocks with mosquito nets or tents.

TRANSPORTATION:
4X4 vehicle, horseback and canoe

Package includes: Pick up from airport or bus terminal, bilingualguide, land and river transport, accommodations, mineral water and all meals during the tour (special diets, such as vegetarian, vegan or food allergies, can be catered) Please remember to let us know when you book. Soft drinks and beer are available at modest additional expense.

What to bring: Trousers and shorts, Long sleeve shirts and t-shirts, Insect repellent, sunscreen and a bar of biodegradable soap, Flashlight and spare batteries, Binoculars, camera and film, Walking boots or strong running shoes and sandals, A hat for sun protection, A water container, Rain suit, Warm clothes in the winter time (jul/aug/sep- abrupt temperature changes, cold nights), A sleeping bag and a spirit of adventure.