Situated on the Bolivian / Paraguay and Brazilian Border is the largest and most spectacular wetland system in the world, unlike the Brazilian Pantanal which has been heavily exploited the Bolivian side remains largely pristine and provides nature lovers world class birding, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunity’s usually without another tourist in sight.
BOLIVIAN PANTANAL ANACONDA AND WILDLIFE TOUR
UTUQUIS NATIONAL PARK
BOLIVIAN PANTANAL ANACONDA AND WILDLIFE TOUR
Situated on the Bolivian / Paraguay and Brazilian Border is the largest and most spectacular wetland system in the world, unlike the Brazilian Pantanal which has been heavily exploited the Bolivian side remains largely pristine and provides nature lovers world class birding, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunity’s usually without another tourist in sight.
2 Days/1 Night or 3 DAYS/2 NIGHT
EXAMPLE ITINEARY
Day 1
Depending on starting point we have a hotel pick up before we drive around 70 km to the entrance of the park, along the way we will be passing one of the largest mines in Bolivia (Muntun) something that threatens the very survival of the park. Here we will meet the Park rangers and present previously arranged permits and paperwork before continuing to enter the park, along the way we will keep an eye out for a large abundance of wildlife which present excellent photographic opportunities. Around 1230 we will set up camp and have a freshly prepared lunch.
In the evening we will start peak hour drive where we will be looking from everything from Giant Otters through to Anacondas and Jaguars, if we are really lucky we can even catch a glimpse of the endangered Maned Wolf which resides in this National Park. Dinner and rest.
Day 2
Early start, here we will do a peak hour wildlife drive/walk with a focus on Anacondas, we will return to the camp for breakfast, we will partake in a bit of piranha fishing before packing up our camping equipment and departing the National Park after lunch, have the camera ready as the long drive out of the park often produces excellent wildlife sightings. We will return to your hotel in the evening.
Day 1: UTUQUIS NATIONAL PARK / TRES GIGANTES BIOLIGICAL STATION
Depending on starting point we have a hotel pick up before we drive around 70 km to the entrance of the park, along the way we will be passing one of the largest mines in Bolivia (Muntun) something that threatens the very survival of the park. Here we will meet the Park rangers and present previously arranged permits and paperwork before continuing to enter the park, along the way we will keep an eye out for a large abundance of wildlife which present excellent photographic opportunities. Around 1230 we will set up camp and have a freshly prepared lunch.
In the evening we will start peak hour drive where we will be looking from everything from Giant Otters through to Anacondas and Jaguars, if we are really lucky we can even catch a glimpse of the endangered Maned Wolf which resides in this National Park. Dinner and rest.
Day 2: Utuquis National Park to Tres Gigantes Bioligical Station
Early Morning wildlife drive/ walk before breakfast and a 40 minute boat ride along the Rio Paraguay and Rio Negro, once we have arrived we will unpack and settle into our accommodation and have a freshly prepared lunch, in the afternoon we will partake on treks of the area observing the areas flora and fauna.
Dinner then a night walk in the areas walking trails again with a focus on looking for wildlife.
Day 3: Tres Gigantes Bioligical Station/Utuquis/Puerto Suarez
Early morning walk before breakfast and departure from the lodge, we commence the scenic boat trip back to Utuquis National Park where our driver and transportation will be awaiting us, we will slowly drive the 80 km through the park keeping an eye out for the parks flora and fauna before arriving Puerto Suarez for lunch and then to your hotel.
TOUR INFORMATION
- Availability
Best from May- November
- Transport
4WD and depending the tour a boat trip as well
- Suitable for
Families, bird watchers, nature lovers, adventure seekers and photographers
- Meeting Point
Santa Cruz or Puerto Suarez
- WILDLIFE TARGET SPECIES
Yellow Anaconda, Jaguar, Maned Wolf, Giant Otter, Marsh Deer, Capybara, Spectacled Caiman, Southern Screamer, Pampas Cat, Jabiru and Piranha
- Tour Duration
1, 2, 3 and 4 day Tours