... frequently asked questions
The Pantanal is worth visiting year-round.
From May to September, the dry season draws many animals to the remaining waterholes, making wildlife spotting especially easy. In the rainy season, from November to April, the landscape transforms — everything turns lush and green. While jaguar safaris in Porto Jofre aren't possible during this time, the experience is still unforgettable: mammals and birds concentrate on the higher ground, offering great viewing opportunities.
No special vaccinations are required for the Pantanal.
Apart from the standard tetanus shot — recommended worldwide — no additional vaccinations are needed for this region. Malaria is not present here. To protect yourself from mosquitoes, all rooms have window nets. Using mosquito spray and wearing light-colored (but not neon-bright) clothing also helps keep the bugs away.
Water supply at the lodge
The Pantanal has no clean natural springs. We use groundwater for our bathrooms, laundry, garden, and animals. It’s naturally filtered and treated through sedimentation and filters — and our local stomachs are well adapted to it. The water quality is also fine for brushing your teeth.
For drinking, we provide bottled water from Cuiabá. We hope you understand that we charge the following prices for it:
1,5 l table water (Pet), 9 BRL
0.5 l table water (Pet), 6 BRL
1.5 l sparkling mineral water (Pet), 10 BRL
Our bush hotel offers the following amenities:
Mosquito nets on windows
Air conditioning and ceiling fan in all rooms
Pool with hammocks and deckchairs
Wifi (fair use, 5 BRL/stay)
Shower and toilet in the rooms
Terry towels (changed when lying on the floor)
Small library with books
Free bike rental
10 single cabins with key
6x double single/ 4x quads with 2 bunk bedsPrivate shower and toilet
All cabins with lavatory
Small windows with mosquito nets
Sheets and towels
Large deck with cover
Hammocks on the boat for night owls and siestas
Restaurant with a view into the kitchen
Easy motorboat boarding from the platform
Our friendly horses are perfect for riders of all experience levels, and will take you through the Pantanal. We provide riding helmets for your safety.
Our boats are equipped with paddles, and some also have electric motors, as petrol engines tend to scare the wildlife. However, for the Jaguar tours, we do rely on petrol engines due to the long distances. Please note that between November and May, Jaguar river tours are unavailable due to the high water levels at the starting point, Porto Jofre.
Although the airport is called "Marechal Rondon International Airport", it can only be reached via domestic connections. If you are coming from outside Brazil, you will most likely arrive via Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia or São Paulo.
Once you have collected your luggage on the conveyor belt, our driver will wait for you at the exit with your name plate. Transfers to and from Cuiabá Airport, Hotel or Bus Station are included in all our tours.
Cuiabá is currently served by the following airlines (as of January 2020):
Azul Airlines (many connections daily)
GOL Airlines (only one connection left)
LATAM (4 connections daily)
asta (flight taxis within Mato Grosso)
You can also visit us at any time by rental car or camper. We offer a fully equipped camping infrastructure:
Electricity V 110 and V 220
Toilets / showers
Dishes and clothes washing facilities (hand washing)
2-person tents can also be rented
All transfers included in our tour packages. Travel time by car from Cuiabá airport depending on the traffic volume:
Cuiabá - Nobres, partly gravel road, 125 km, 2 hours 15 minutes
Cuiabá - Chapada dos Guimarães,
78 km, 1 hour 15 minutes
Cuiabá - UeSo Pousada Pantanal,138 km, 2 hours 15 minutes
UeSo Pousada Pantanal - Porto Jofre, Chalana, 110 km, nearly 100 bridges, 2.5 to 4 hours
You can make a non-binding booking request. Afterward, we will send you suggested tours. Our offer is valid for 14 days. Let us know if everything suits you, and we will then send you the invoice. Please make the payment within 30 days to one of the bank accounts (see payment options). Once we receive the payment, we will confirm your booking definitively.
SEPA Bank transfer with German- and Swissbank (IBAN) or Brazilian bank address
(free of charges)Credit Card Mastercard/ Visa
(additional transaction fee of 5%)Cash in USD, EURO or BRL
(of corse free of charges)
Additional, exclusive consumption, such as drinks, Transpantaneira toll or WiFi, can be paid in cash or by credit card at checkout.
The Pantanal is teeming with life. Experience it for yourself!
Get a glimpse of what awaits you in our animal and plant lexicon.
Please put your drone into sleep mode.
Wildlife, especially birds, can be disturbed by drones in their natural habitat. Some birds of prey even attack drones, or leave their home and hunting areas. For the animals, the drone represents a threat that invades their space. We greatly appreciate your respect for nature. Thank you!
We offer jaguar safaris year-round.
During the dry season, from June to November, the jaguar safari is usually available. In the «green» season, the availability of the tour depends on rainfall and whether the road to Porto Jofre is passable. If we are unable to offer the jaguar safari during the rainy season, you will receive a discount on the total price.
Travel postponements within the same year or to the following year are free of charge.
For cancellations, the following conditions apply:
• After payment: 10% of the total amount
• 30 to 8 days before travel: 50% of the total amount
• 7 to 0 days before travel: 100% of the total amount
