Tour · Parque Estadual Mãe Bonifácia
Jaguars & Wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal
Run by Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris · 12 days · Up to 8 people · Jul–Sep
About
A 12-day photo safari from Cuiabá along the Transpantaneira, with lodges on an oxbow lake, the Pixaim River and at Porto Jofre, and five days of jaguar photography by boat on the Cuiabá River. Boats carry three photographers each, and the tour runs several late-dry-season departures.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 July
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:58 | Night |
| 05:58 | 06:16 | Blue hour |
| 06:16 | 06:43 | Golden hour |
| 06:43 | 07:48 | Soft |
| 07:48 | 10:06 | Medium |
| 10:06 | 13:35 | Harsh |
| 13:35 | 15:53 | Medium |
| 15:53 | 16:58 | Soft |
| 16:58 | 17:25 | Golden hour |
| 17:25 | 17:43 | Blue hour |
| 17:43 | 24:00 | Night |
3.1 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.0 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.4 h | 3.9 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.8 h | 3.1 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.6 h | 3.5 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 4.0 h | 4.6 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.5 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.1 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.3 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h |
The trip
- Length
- 12 days
- Group size
- Up to 8 people
- Led by
- Mike Byrne and Wayne Lynch
- Route
- Starts and ends in Cuiabá
- Language
- English
Route
- Transpantaneira
- Pixaim River
- Porto Jofre
- Cuiabá River
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Cuiaba time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:29– | 17:52– | 12h 57m12 h 57 min | 85° |
| Feb | 05:44– | 17:47– | 12h 36m12 h 36 min | 87° |
| Mar | 05:51– | 17:30– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 76° |
| Apr | 05:56– | 17:08– | 11h 45m11 h 45 min | 65° |
| May | 06:03– | 16:52– | 11h 23m11 h 23 min | 55° |
| Jun | 06:13– | 16:50– | 11h 12m11 h 12 min | 51° |
| JulIn season | 06:16– | 16:58– | 11h 17m11 h 17 min | 53° |
| AugIn season | 06:05– | 17:07– | 11h 35m11 h 35 min | 61° |
| SepIn season | 05:43– | 17:11– | 12h12 h | 72° |
| Oct | 05:21– | 17:15– | 12h 26m12 h 26 min | 83° |
| Nov | 05:07– | 17:24– | 12h 51m12 h 51 min | 87° |
| Dec | 05:12– | 17:40– | 13h 3m13 h 3 min | 82° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026