Three nights with the reserve, the Transpantaneira and varied nature activities
A compact but rewarding stay at Aymara Lodge with nature trails, canoeing, wildlife drives and an evening activity in the northern Pantanal.
Aymara combines modern lodge comfort with a 238-hectare private nature reserve and a strategic location near the beginning of the Transpantaneira.
The programme is flexible and the final order of activities is decided locally according to season, weather and wildlife.
Day 1
Meet in Cuiabá and travel south towards Poconé and the Transpantaneira according to the transfer arrangements in SambaTravel’s proposal.
After check-in, receive an introduction to the reserve. If arrival time permits, take a first short nature activity or spend time at the observation tower.
Dinner and overnight at Aymara Lodge.
Day 2
The morning is spent on the reserve’s trails or on a quiet canoe trip through corixos and wetlands near the lodge. The guide looks for birds, monkeys, capybaras and signs of larger mammals.
After lunch and a rest, take another activity such as a boat trip, wildlife drive or observation from the tower.
After dinner, an evening excursion may be made in search of nocturnal wildlife.
Day 3
The day combines a wildlife drive along the Transpantaneira with another activity in the private reserve. The road acts as a long observation line across wetlands, bridges and open grasslands.
The programme is adapted to season and current sightings. At some times of year the waterways are particularly good for boat trips, while drier periods often favour longer land-based safaris.
Dinner and a final overnight at the lodge.
Day 4
A final early activity can be arranged when the day’s transfer and flight times allow.
After breakfast, leave Aymara for Cuiabá or the next part of the journey.
Aymara is a modern lodge with 18 suites spread across a 238-hectare private nature reserve. All suites are at ground level and have a veranda with hammock, private bathroom, ceiling fan and air conditioning.
The lodge has a pool, restaurant, bar and observation tower. The setting is calm and comfortable, with a more hotel-like level of comfort than many traditional fazenda pousadas.
Easy to moderate
Most activities take place at a relaxed pace from vehicles, boats or canoes. Nature trails have uneven ground and some starts are early.
Guests need to be able to get in and out of small boats and safari vehicles.
Aymara is at kilometre 25 on the Transpantaneira, about 2.5–3 hours from Cuiabá depending on road and traffic conditions.
Activities are adapted to season, water levels, weather, wildlife and guests’ interests. The final order is set by the lodge.
Jaguar Day is a long full day with an early departure, around 120 kilometres of road travel to Porto Jofre in each direction and a boat safari on the rivers of the jaguar area. The excursion should be booked in advance and only operates when road, river and seasonal conditions permit.
Wild animals roam freely and sightings, including jaguars, can never be guaranteed.
The programme can be booked on its own or combined with flights, hotels, Chapada dos Guimarães and other parts of a tailor-made trip. Exact inclusions and price are specified in SambaTravel’s proposal.
The Pantanal is warm for much of the year, but early mornings and winter days can be cool. Dress in layers and choose lightweight clothing in muted colours for excursions.
Long trousers, long sleeves and closed shoes provide protection from sun, branches and insects. Cameras and binoculars should be protected from dust, rain and spray during boat and canoe trips.
We help you choose the right length of stay and combine the programme with transfers, flights, hotels and other parts of your journey.