Mato Grosso Safari Trips & Tours

Where worlds collide with spectacular results, the Amazon takes many forms in its vast southern sector.

The meeting place of luscious rainforest, the tawny Cerrado savannah and Brazil’s famous Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso represents the Amazon in transition. But that just means you get the best of three worlds. For one thing, the foliage is far less dense so you’ll find the wildlife is easier to spot, whether you’re after howler monkeys or hyacinth macaws – and the birding is particularly glorious in the north. There is also a superb list of adventures on which to embark, from boating along the shimmering Cristalino River and swimming in clear waterfall pools to exploring the forested trails of Alta Floresta. And hey, look in the right place and you may just spy a jaguar staring back at you.

Things to do

What to do in Mato Grosso

This is a region of vast, changing landscapes, where the dense Amazonian forest begins to morph and mingle with the Cerrado’s golden savannah and the wetlands of the Pantanal. In the dry season (May to September), hiking the myriad trails is a fantastic way to spy some of the Amazon’s iconic species including a vivid array of birdlife. Idyllic boat rides on the River Cristalino and canoeing safaris along tranquil waterways reveal even more of its unique flora and fauna.

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