Brazil · SAFARI
Good safari trips fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
A 2.5-hour panoramic Beach Safari in Itajaí, Brazil, hitting Blue Flag shores and sea-view miradors, with free stop entries for $15.50.
“Incrível, adorei tudo, as pessoas da equipe, local visitado, suporte prestado, tudo perfeito, recomendo a quem perguntar tbm”
Foz do Iguaçu to Iguazu Falls (Brazil) with an electric-car ride, jungle walk, and the soaking Macuco Safari Zodiac boat.
“It was an amazing experience. I highly recommend it to anyone.”
8-hour Beach Safari from Balneário Camboriú to Bombinhas and Mariscal with Blue Flag beaches, free time to swim, and guided transport.
“gostei muito das praias ,e da experiencia de fazer um safari de praias, o guia Murilo, foi muito divertido e tornou o safari muito alegre.”
Amazon Safari from Manaus with the Meeting of Waters, Janauary walk, Tuyuka village visit, optional boto water time, and a floating lunch.
“Very interesting and informative your. Cordial staff. Big value for the cost. Meet point was a little bit confusing, would help if POC’s at meeting point have a banner or a flag to identify themselves,”
Brazilian side Iguassu Falls in one day: walk the viewpoints, take a 10-minute helicopter ride, boat under the falls, then Parque das Aves.
“Great option to book and Lucas was an amazing guide! Highly recommend him to anyone visiting the area. Very informative and knew how to avoid the lines.”
Brazilian-side Iguazu Falls plus Macuco Safari boat ride, small-group tour with park and boat tickets plus hotel transfers from Foz do Iguaçu.
“Amazing tour! João was an excellent guide, and very helpful throughout the day. The walk to the falls is wonderful, so many photo opportunities, and the brindle out over the falls is incredible! Highly recommend this tour, I have complaints.”
Ride the Macuco Safari boat from Iguaçu National Park, walk through jungle, and get close to Iguazu Falls for about 2 hours.
“It was an exciting experience. The staff were very friendly. We had an awesome time. Expect everything to get very very wet. Take off you shoes.Enjoy. It was marvelous.”
A private Amazon day trip from Manaus feels special because you get time on the water with a guide who knows where to go and when. This one strings together four big highlights, including…
“Took the day tour from Manaus with my husband and two kids ages 7 and 9. Luiz was the best. He kept in communication with us, picked us up at our hotel and was super nice and professional. The tour was amazing, Luiz knows the area extremely well and explained everything super well. We saw beautiful sites and had a great day. Highly recommend.”
Brazilian Falls Macuco Safari boat from Foz do Iguacu, with hotel pickup and guide. Pass under waterfalls, 8 hours, from $29.
“Amazing staff Best location Nice breakfast Easy to find taxi Nice restaurants and bars around Amazing rooftop bar”
Brazilian-side Iguassu Falls plus Macuco Safari and pontoon boats, with a guided walk to Devil’s Throat viewpoints in about 6 hours.
“Great views of the Falls. The tour did not feel rushed at any time. Our guide, Valdomiro, was wonderful. Friendly, caring, flexible when necessary and fun to be around.”
6-day Pantanal jaguar safari from Cuiabá with Porto Jofre lodge, motorboat searches at Encontro das Águas, and meals included.
8-day Pantanal safari from Cuiabá with world-class birding at Pouso Alegre and full-day jaguar boat hunts near Three Brothers River.
“I experienced and learned about the ecosystem that is the Pantanal thanks to expert guides: Tim at Puival Pantanal for 2 days and Roger for 5 days at Porto Jofre and Mato Grosso. Their expertise and efforts made my experience rich and exciting. Last minute changes due to low waters worked to my benefit. I witnessed so many animals in their natural habitat, up close and personal. Won't forget the giant anteater or the amorous anacondas at Puival. In Porto Jofre I watched two jaguars successfully hunt for their caiman dinner; watched Patricia and her new cub cool in the river. It was an experience of a lifetime. Pantanal Safaris…”
Meeting of the Waters, floating lunch, pink dolphin swim, and an indigenous community visit on a 7-hour Manaus Amazon Safari.
“Die gesamte Tour ist vom Massentourismus geprägt. Wir waren auf dem Schiff ca 60 Personen und davon sind mehrere Schiffe gleichzeitig unterwegs. Ich wurde früh im Hotel abgeholt und saß dann am Hafen für 1 Stunde auf dem Boot bis das Boot komplett gefüllt war. Darauf wird in der Anzeige in keiner Weise hingewiesen. Das Schwimmen mit Delphinen grenzt eher an Tierquälerei. Weshalb kann man die Tiere in ihrem Lebensraum nicht in Ruhe lassen. Dafür mehr als 70€ zu nehmen betrachte ich als unverschämt. Aber mit den Touristen kann man das ja machen. Es war auch peinlich zu sehen wie ein indigenes Volk in diese Geldmaschine eingespannt wird. Das English…”
Full-day Amazon River safari from Manaus with a covered speedboat, dolphin sightings, meeting of the waters, indigenous dance, and lunch.
“Face, I warn you it's hot. We exit the municipal market of Manaus Adolpho Lisbon in the center of the city where guides await us to give us instructions and passport bracelets.”
Brazilian Iguassu half-day combo with a bird park walk, 10-minute helicopter over the falls, the Brazilian Cataratas circuit, and a wet Macuco boat.
“Strenuous hike down to the Devil’s Throat but totally worth it. Bird park was truly amazing!! The river boat ride is wild. You will get WET so be ready.”
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