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SouthWild Travel

Name: SouthWild Travel
Address: Várzea Grande, MT, BR
Telephone: +556536823175
Price range: ££

***** South America's Wildest ***** We now are the most complete and most wide-ranging wildlife tour company in the Western Hemisphere.

SouthWild takes you in comfort to the wildest places in South America to marvel at the most spectacular wildlife of the continent. Our original specialties are the Amazon rainforest of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Brazil, and the Pantanal of Brazil, but now SouthWild has full-time operations not only in a dozen of most wildlife-rich parts of Brazil, but also in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador. We are the first in history to guarantee quality viewing of the following iconic wildlife species:

Jaguars in the Pantanal
Mountain Lions in Patagonian Chile
Ocelots in the Pantanal
Giant Otters at eight different sites in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru
Maned Wolves in Northeastern Brazil
Tool-using Bearded Capuchins in NE Brazil (we discovered this in 2002)
Giant Anteaters in special locations near Bonito, Brazil
Harpy Eagles in the Brazilian Amazon
Spectacled Bears
Andean Cocks-of-the-Rock displaying

Here are the distances from which we show you these exciting animals:

Jaguars at 25 m, from small motorboats
Mountain Lions at 30-50 m (walk next to them in rolling, grassy hills)
Spectacled Bears at 20-40 m
Giant Otters at 3-10 m
Giant Anteaters at 3-15 m
Maned Wolves at 2-3 m
Pink Dolphins at 30 cm (1 foot) as you swim in transparent, tinted, warm waters
Hyacinth Macaws at 7-10 meters
Ocelots at 4-9 meters
Capybaras at 1-3 meters
Harpy Eagles at 30-40 meters at eye level from towers with walk-up stairs
Macaw and Parrot Clay Licks at only 28-45 m
Red-and-Green Macaws at 3-10 m, perched and in flight
Blue-and-Gold Macaws at 15-25 m at their nests in dead palms
Guanacos at 5-20 m
Vicuñas at 10-30 m
Andean Condors at 10-20 m
Magellanic Penguins at 3-8 m
King Penguins at 50-80 m on a day trip from mainland Chile
Humboldt Penguins at 20-40 m within 2hd of the metropolis of Lima, Peru. Orcas killing baby sea lions on the beach at 30-50 m
Golden Lion Tamarins at 4-9 meters
Golden-headed Lion Tamarins at 3-7 meters
Gray Woolly Monkeys at 4-20 meters
White-whiskered Spider Monkeys at 2-10 meters
Woolly Spider Monkey at 30-60 m
Emperor Tamarin at 20-40 m
Tufted-eared Marmoset at 3-10 m
Brazilian Tapirs at 8-15 m
Andean Cocks-of-the-Rock displaying at 8-15 m near Machupicchu
Guianan Cocks-of-the-Rock displaying at 12-20 m, only 3-4 h from Manaus
Southern Sea Lions at 5-20 m
Southern Fur Seals at 20-40 m
Elephant Seals at 10-20 m
Black Caimans at 7-20 m
Hoatzins at 5-10 m
Inca Terns at 2-10 m
Peruvian Pelican at 2-10 m
The four species of flamingoes of the Americas at 20-80 m

And these lists do not even mention the famous penguins, tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, sea birds, and Darwin's finches of the Galapagos Islands. We are the only company with the knowledge and reach to guarantee viewing of all of these elusive, charismatic species. In addition to our encyclopedic knowledge of the fauna of South America, SouthWild has four lodges of its own, and they are the best lodges in their respective habitats. They are:

1) SouthWild Pantanal, which is an intimate, air-conditioned, 15-room lodge situated on the banks of the wildlife-rich Pixaim River,

2) SouthWild Jaguar Suites, a 12-room, air-conditioned floating lodge that is the finest lodge in the entire Pantanal, as it is located right in the middle of Jaguarland, the most Jaguar-rich spot on Earth,

3) SouthWild Amazon, an 8-room, air-conditioned lodge that is located three hours by car from Alta Floresta in the southern Amazon rainforest of Brazil. SWA is the most accessible and most comfortable, wildlife-rich lodge in the entire Amazon basin. and

4) SouthWild Wolf Camps, a set of two, 7-room lodges that are located in tropical dry forest at a stunning, 1.7-mm-acre national park in NE Brazil that harbors more Hyacinth Macaws, Maned Wolves, and tool-using capuchin monkeys than any other site on Earth. In addition to our four SouthWild Lodges, we also have carefully chosen 100 other partner lodges and hotels in South America that meet our rigorous standards for wildlife and comfort. This unique collection of nature lodges allow us to design and operate spectacular wildlife adventures like none offered by any other company. Many of the best lodges and hotels in our wildlife tourism system are quite small and sell out 2-3 years in advance, so contact us right away to secure your spaces.

20/06/2026

Some jaguars are observed for a few years.
Others leave a legacy.
Courtney is one of those rare individuals.
Documented in Jaguarland since 2012, she has endured more than a decade of floods, droughts, territorial disputes, and changes across the Pantanal landscape. Throughout that time, she has been far more than an extraordinary survivor—she has become one of the region’s most important matriarchs.
Her lineage includes well-known individuals such as McDonald, Henry II, and Dourado, descendants who help tell the story of multiple generations of Pantanal jaguars.
In 2026, I had the privilege of encountering her once again.
These new photographs reveal a Courtney shaped by time, yet still remarkable. Her pale eyes remain unmistakable. The small notch in her right ear is still her natural signature. And a broken canine tooth tells the story of a lifetime devoted to nature’s most demanding challenge: survival.
But the greatest surprise came when she hunted an anaconda right in front of us.
Despite her advanced age and broken canine, Courtney displayed the experience, strength, and determination that have made her one of the most successful female jaguars ever documented in Jaguarland. While many animals slow down with age, she continues to show us why she has come so far.
Every wrinkle hidden beneath her coat.
Every scar.
Every worn tooth.
They all tell the story of an extraordinary life.
And perhaps that is what makes encounters like this so special: realizing that we are standing before a wild animal that has been writing her own story for well over a decade—and continues to surprise us.
📍 Jaguarland, Pantanal, Brazil

20/06/2026

The Ringed Kingfisher: A Flash of Color and Character
Perched proudly above the water, this magnificent male Ringed Kingfisher embodies the untamed spirit of the Neotropics. With his striking slate-blue plumage, crisp white collar, and rich chestnut breast, he stands among the most charismatic kingfishers in the Americas.
The Pantanal is one of the finest places in the world to observe kingfishers, hosting five species: the Ringed Kingfisher, Amazon Kingfisher, Green Kingfisher, American Pygmy Kingfisher, and the elusive Green-and-rufous Kingfisher. Among them, the Ringed Kingfisher is the largest and often the most conspicuous, commanding attention wherever it perches.
A master hunter and unmistakable presence along rivers, wetlands, and forest waterways, he is a vibrant reminder of the extraordinary biodiversity that makes the Pantanal one of the planet’s greatest wildlife destinations.

18/06/2026

🐆💚 Amber and Her Cubs: Oliver and Williamina
Amber is one of the most recognizable and successful female jaguars ever documented in Jaguarland.
Named by the June 2017 NatureTrek group, Amber was first recorded in 2016 and has been observed every season through 2026. This extraordinary decade-long presence has allowed naturalists to follow her life, family, and behavior in remarkable detail.
She is easily recognized by her striking amber-colored eyes, the feature that inspired her name. But what truly sets Amber apart is a unique hunting behavior she appears to have inherited from her mother, Patricia. Amber became known for climbing trees and launching herself onto unsuspecting caimans below—an unusual and spectacular hunting strategy, even among jaguars.
Now, the next generation seems to be following the family tradition. Although Oliver and Williamina are still very young, they have already been observed climbing trees alongside their mother. These early signs suggest they may one day continue the remarkable legacy passed down from Patricia to Amber, and now to Amber’s newest cubs.
Amber comes from one of Jaguarland’s most celebrated family lines. She is the daughter of Patricia, granddaughter of Ruth, and sister of Ginger. Over the years, she has raised several cubs, including Stella, Woody, and Browser, who became independent at the end of 2025. Oliver and Williamina are the newest additions to this growing family.
Their story represents more than a beautiful wildlife encounter. It is the continuation of a lineage that has been documented for more than a decade:
Ruth → Patricia → Amber → Oliver & Williamina
Four generations of jaguars observed, photographed, and studied in Jaguarland.
The image of Oliver and Williamina resting together in a tree is more than a photograph—it is the newest chapter in a family story of survival, learning, motherhood, and hope for the future of jaguars in the Pantanal.
As these cubs explore the branches above Jaguarland, they may already be taking their first steps toward continuing one of the most fascinating traditions in their family: the tree-climbing jaguars of Ruth’s lineage. 🌳🐆

$Wildlife in the Pantanal unfolds in fractions of a second.In this image, a giant otter emerges from the water with its c...$

18/06/2026

Wildlife in the Pantanal unfolds in fractions of a second.

In this image, a giant otter emerges from the water with its catch of the day. Known as the largest otter species in the world, giant otters are agile, intelligent, and highly social predators, living in family groups that work together to defend their territory and raise their young.

Watching a family of giant otters in action is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences the Pantanal has to offer. Their distinctive calls echo across the waterways as they hunt, play, and interact in a remarkable display of natural behavior.

On our Pantanal expeditions, every outing reveals stories like this—authentic moments that connect travelers with the extraordinary biodiversity of one of the largest wetlands on Earth.

Come discover the Pantanal with SouthWild.

📍 Pantanal, Brazil

18/06/2026

🐆✨ Meet Lisa: one of Jaguarland’s most promising young female jaguars.
Born in Ryan’s 2023 litter, Lisa is part of a remarkable family lineage that has helped tell the story of Pantanal jaguars for years. She is the sister of Hera, Juliet, Ophelia, and Socrates, and a descendant of Jeni, making her part of one of Jaguarland’s most recognizable bloodlines.
Lisa received her name from Lisa and Max Hopfl, the first guests to provide SouthWild with the photographs needed to identify her as a new individual in Jaguarland. Through SouthWild’s long-standing tradition, guests who first document a newly recognized jaguar earn the privilege of naming that cat, creating a lasting connection between people and wildlife conservation.
Lisa can be identified by a distinctive feature: a large “V”-shaped marking on her forehead, a trait she shares with her sister Hera. This unique pattern allows naturalists and photographers to follow her journey through the years, documenting her behavior, family connections, and future as a breeding female.
First recorded in 2023, Lisa has now been observed during four consecutive seasons—2023, 2024, 2025, and most recently in 2026. Her continued presence in Jaguarland is an encouraging sign of survival and adaptation in one of the world’s most important strongholds for jaguar conservation.
In 2025, Lisa was observed mating with the male Morpheus, an event of great interest to naturalists. If the mating was successful, she may soon become a mother herself, contributing to the next generation of Pantanal jaguars and helping sustain one of the healthiest jaguar populations on Earth.
Every sighting of Lisa represents far more than a photograph. It is another chapter in a family history that has been documented for decades, demonstrating how conservation tourism can generate knowledge, economic value, and protection for jaguars and their habitats.
💚 Protecting Lisa means protecting the entire web of life that depends on the rivers, forests, and wetlands of the Pantanal.
📍 Jaguarland | Northern Pantanal

18/06/2026

Meet Nels (Ousado): the Jaguar Submarine Among the many remarkable jaguars of the Pantanal, few have earned a nickname as extraordinary as Nels (Ousado). First named by renowned wildlife photographer and conservationist Roy Toft, Nels (Ousado) has become one of the most recognizable jaguars of Jaguarland. Known as the “Submarine Jaguar,” Nels (Ousado) is famous for his incredible ability to dive underwater for more than a minute before emerging to surprise unsuspecting prey. This rare behavior showcases the intelligence, adaptability, and hunting prowess that make jaguars the apex predators of the Americas. But Nels' story is also one of resilience. He survived the devastating Pantanal fires of 2020, a catastrophe that transformed vast areas of one of the world's greatest wetlands. Today, he remains a symbol of nature's capacity to endure and recover when given the chance. Recognizable by his broken radio collar, Nels (Ousado) has been observed continuously since 2020, becoming one of the most iconic jaguars of Jaguarland. Every sighting of Nels is a reminder that protecting wild places matters. When jaguars thrive, entire ecosystems benefit. Protect habitat.
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Help ensure that stories like Nels' continue for generations to come.

18/06/2026

🐝✨ A Tiny Pollinator, A Giant Role in Nature ✨🐝
Suspended in mid-air like a miniature helicopter, this remarkable orchid bee is on a mission. With its iridescent beauty and incredible flying skills, orchid bees are among the most important pollinators in tropical ecosystems.
Male orchid bees collect aromatic compounds from flowers, storing these precious fragrances to attract mates. In the process, they become essential pollinators, helping countless plant species reproduce and thrive.
This photograph captures a fleeting moment—a delicate balance between flower and pollinator, beauty and function, survival and renewal. These small creatures remind us that healthy ecosystems depend not only on iconic wildlife but also on the often-overlooked species working tirelessly behind the scenes.
Every bee, every flower, every interaction matters.
📍 Protecting habitats means protecting the intricate web of life that sustains biodiversity.

17/06/2026

The Queen of the Rainforest and Her Heir
Few wildlife encounters are as moving as witnessing a Harpy Eagle mother with her chick high in the rainforest canopy. In this intimate scene, one of the world's most powerful raptors watches over her young with unwavering vigilance, embodying both strength and tenderness.
The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) reigns as the apex aerial predator of the Neotropical forests. With talons larger than those of a grizzly bear and the power to capture monkeys and sloths from the treetops, she is a symbol of the wild heart of the Americas. Yet here, her fierce reputation gives way to a quieter role: that of a devoted mother.
Raising a Harpy Eagle chick is an extraordinary commitment. The young may remain dependent on their parents for more than a year, learning the complex skills needed to survive in one of the planet's most challenging environments. Every meal delivered to the nest, every watchful glance, and every lesson in patience contributes to the future of this remarkable species.
This photograph tells a story of hope. The fluffy white chick represents the next generation of rainforest guardians, while the mother stands as a reminder of the resilience of nature when given the space and protection it needs to thrive.
Harpy Eagles require vast tracts of intact forest to survive. Their presence is a sign of a healthy ecosystem rich in biodiversity. Protecting these magnificent birds means safeguarding entire landscapes, countless other species, and the ecological balance upon which they all depend.
Moments like this remind us that conservation is not only about saving species—it is about ensuring that the timeless bond between parent and offspring continues to unfold in the wild forests of our planet.

17/06/2026

A Mother’s Strength, A Forest’s Future
High in the canopy, a female Black-and-gold Howler Monkey pauses with her infant securely clinging to her side. This intimate moment reveals one of nature’s most powerful stories: the bond between a mother and her young, and the fragile continuity of life in the wild.
For the first months of life, baby howler monkeys depend entirely on their mothers for protection, nourishment, and guidance. Carried through the treetops, they learn where to feed, how to navigate the forest, and how to survive in a complex world filled with both opportunities and dangers.
The Black-and-gold Howler Monkey is one of South America’s most iconic primates. Known for their deep, resonant calls that can travel several kilometers through the forest, these monkeys play a vital ecological role as seed dispersers, helping to maintain the health and diversity of the ecosystems they call home.
Photographs like this remind us that conservation is ultimately about families, generations, and the future. Every protected forest safeguards countless stories like this one—a mother nurturing her offspring, ensuring that the next generation will continue to fill the forest with life.
In a rapidly changing world, preserving these habitats is essential, not only for howler monkeys but for the extraordinary web of biodiversity that depends on healthy forests.

17/06/2026

Tina is one of the most successful young female jaguars in Jaguarland and represents a growing family line that can be traced across three generations.
Early Life
Tina is the daughter of Bianca, one of Jaguarland's most recognizable females, known for her badly torn upper lip. Tina was first seen on 24 September 2018, when she was estimated to be 3–5 months old, placing her birth in 2018.
She was named by Martina and Horst Hager.
Family Connections
The dossier notes that Tina was observed with Emma, who is believed to be her sister. Emma is also listed as an offspring of Bianca.
Her lineage currently looks like this:
Silvia → Bianca → Tina → Amadeus, Polly, and Iara.
Motherhood
Tina has become one of the important breeding females in the region.
In 2023, she became the mother of:
Amadeus
Polly
The two cubs are siblings and have both continued to be observed in subsequent years.
In 2025, Tina was documented with another cub:
Iara, whose dossier entry identifies her as Tina's offspring.
Seasons Observed
Tina has been recorded during the following seasons:
2018
2019
2022
2023
2024
2025 and 2026!
Why Tina Matters
Tina's story is a beautiful example of continuity in Jaguarland. First photographed as a cub in 2018, she grew into a successful adult female and is now raising the next generation of jaguars. Through Amadeus, Polly, and Iara, her family line continues to expand, making her one of the key females shaping the future of Jaguarland.
A particularly compelling social media angle is that visitors first met Tina as a cub, and today they can watch her as a mother —a living illustration of how long-term conservation allows generations of jaguars to thrive.

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Várzea Grande, MT

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