Brazil Wildlife Holidays

Brazil’s cast of wildlife creatures is lengthy; around 700 types of mammals, 3,000 fish species and over 1,800 bird species call the country home. From jaguars and sloths to pink river dolphins and poison dart frogs, the South American nation is a playground for nature lovers and animal enthusiasts. This is before even mentioning the 55,000 types of plant which fill the jungles and rainforests, adding budding botanists to the list of prospective visitors. The Amazon and the Pantanal are the country’s two standout wildlife regions and Brazil wildlife holidays can expertly combine both to cover every corner.

Home to one in ten known species on the planet, it’s difficult to overstate the magnificence of the Amazon rainforest. Traverse its waterways in a traditional dugout canoe on the lookout for endangered river dolphins and concealed caiman crocodiles, or head deep into the tangled foliage with a local guide in search of black spider monkeys and languid sloths. Sitting smack-dab in the middle of South America, the Pantanal is another must-visit during Brazil wildlife holidays. While the wildlife of the Amazon lives hidden within the thick vegetation, the Pantanal lays out its animal kingdom across open flooded marshland for every intrepid traveller to see.