Bonito is a small town south of Cuiba and the Pantanal, where we will be located for this extension. A town may seem like an odd place to stay for a wildlife experience, yet the experiences and activities around Bonita are excellent, providing top class opportunities to gain incredible images of a variety of subjects. The main attraction is the Macaw sinkhole, where red and yellow scarlet macaws fly in and out from, all day long. The sinkhole provides a variety of backgrounds and this means you have the opportunity to photograph these bird species in a wide variety of positions. It is some of the most challenging photography you will encounter, but also some of the most rewarding; with the scarlet colours of the birds contrasting beautifully against the dark sides of the sinkhole. Due to the high variety of species around the sinkhole, we will spend three sessions at this location. Curious and beautifully marked armadillos can be found scuttling around the sinkhole, with toco toucans,surucua trogons, peach-fronted parrots and ferruginous pygmy owls among the many other species that can also be found at the sinkhole.
Beyond the sinkhole, terea re excellent opportunities for finding giant anteaters in the fields alongside the roads. these can be approached very closely and make for excellent images. Other species that can be found in the area are bare-faced curassows, brown capuchin monkeys and Azara’s agoutis, broad-nosed caimans, crimson-crested woodpeckers, and the very good looking burrowing owls.
Bonito, its surrounds and the excellent sinkhole make an extension here very worthwhile. Expect to return with some amazing images.
André grew up in the African bush with literally one hand on his binoculars and the other hand on the camera. An avid birdwatcher at that young age, he was given his first SLR in 1990. The passion of birding turned into one of photography and in 2004 Andre Founded C4 Photo Safaris with Shem Compion.
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Campo Grande. On arrival at Campo Grande you will be met and transferred to Hotel Indaiá Park in Bonito for your 3 nights stay.
DAY 2
Drive to Bonito, located at 260 km (almost 5 hour drive), in the transitional area between Brazilian savannahs and the Chaco woods. Arrive to our accommodation, the Hotel Cabanas, located by the clear waters of a river and surrounded by native forests, where you can photograph a wide diversity of birds and mammals, including tame bare-faced curassows, brown capuchin monkeys and Azara’s agoutis. Afternoon explore the surroundings of Bonito, savannahs and semi rural areas looking for giant anteaters, broad-nosed caimans, crimson-crested woodpeckers, burrowing owls and other interesting species.
Day 3
Full day visit to the Buraco das Araras (In Portuguese “Macaw’s Hole”), an enormous sinkhole where an important and growing population of red-and-green macaws nest every year. These colorful birds are habituated to visitors and are easy to photograph at close range flying, perched and in the nests. The most active hours are between 08:00 AM and 11:00 AM and from 3:30 PM up to sunset. In the area there are also seen hairy armadillos, coatis, toco toucans, red-legged seriemas, surucua trogons, peach-fronted parrots and ferruginous pygmy owls, among many other species. Lunch in a nearby cattle ranch.
Day 4
International Flight
Morning in Bonito. After lunch drive to Campo Grande’s airport to board the flight to Sao Paulo.
Hotel Indaia Park
This hotel features a gym, air-conditioned rooms and a pool on a sun terrace. WiFi and parking are free.
The bright rooms at Indaiá Park boast a contemporary décor with light timber finishing. All feature an LCD TV with cable access, minibar and work desk. A private bathroom with shower is available in all rooms.
Indaiá Park Hotel serves the rich buffet breakfast in a tastefully decorated dining area, featuring a selection of fruits and breads. Guests can enjoy drinks by the pool, or taste the restaurant’s international cuisine.
$3 800.00 price per sharing person
$4 100.00 price per single person
Maximum of 6 participants and a minimum of 3 participants is required for the extension to proceed.
40% deposit confirms your booking. Balance payable 8 week before tour start date.
Above costs include
Accommodation based in double room occupancy in the mentioned hotels.
Private transfers and transportation.
Entrance fees to private ranches and protected areas.
Local English-speaking guide (Marcos).
Shem FOC in single room.
Costs not included
Gratuities to staff and guides.
Extra activities not included.
Personal expenses.
Travel insurance.
Travel visas.
International flights.
Day 1
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Campo Grande. On arrival at Campo Grande you will be met and transferred to Hotel Indaiá Park in Bonito for your 3 nights stay.
Day 4
Morning in Bonito. After lunch drive to Campo Grande’s airport to board the flight to Sao Paulo
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