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The Barra Mansa Lodge was created in the 40's as a cattle-breeding
ranch. In 1996 Mr. Guilherme Rondon, the grandson of the
original settler and one of the main voices in the struggle
for the conservation of Pantanal, decided to operate and
start an eco-tourism project in the ranch.
The ranch is located in a privileged place in the Pantanal,
by the Rio Negro River. It is a very exclusive location
because the river is in between two swamps, which makes
it inaccessible to other tourists. Making it a reserved
place for your own pleasure.
Around the property, you are exposed to a variety of environments.
This means it offers you a composition of what the Pantanal
is made of.
Baías (fresh water lagoons), salinas (salt water lagoons),
vazantes (great plains through which the water flows into
the river), capões (patches of forest), cordilheiras (forests
that grow along the baías and salinas) are some of the environments
where aquatic, terrestrial, and forestall birds find large
quantities of food and reproduction shelter.
All of this makes Barra Mansa Ranch the best-preserved lodge
of the Pantanal for birdwatching.
Day
1 - We meet guests early in the morning at Campo Grande
Airport - MT, and then we travel by charter plane to the Barra
Mansa Lodge. During the trip we will fly over the "Serra de
Maracajú", east border of the Pantanal, here we will observe
the difference in elevation of the highland when entering
the Pantanal. This will give guests the opportunity to understand
the composition of the Pantanal's vegetation, it's rich grassland's
with well-defined copses, baías, tributaries, palm groves
and large strips of jungle that contour the baías and salt-lakes.
Later on observed as part the Toyota Safaris. After checking
into the lodge and having a typical Brazilian lunch, we will
take a walk around the property where various baías are seen.
After dinner everybody will meet to discuss the checklist
of all the different species observed during their first day.
Day 2 - An early start to take advantage of the cool
morning. Breakfast will be served in the lodge before departing
everyday, with a great variety of breads, fresh fruits and
juices. This morning, guests will be taken down river on an
electric motorboat in search of new bird species. It is a
great opportunity to spot aquatic birds such as herons, jacamars
and kingfishers. During the afternoon we set off on board
of a Toyota, to visit different habitats and baías and salt-lakes
being able to walk around them in search of aquatic birds:
storks, ibis and others.
Day 3 - Our day begins with a walk in the forest where
guests search for birds that prefer forestry atmospheres,
as mixed flocks. After lunch we go back to the boat, but this
time going up-river and exploring a new area with different
kinds of birds common to this spot. On the way back to the
lodge while nightfalls, guests will be given a lantern to
aid them in the
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Observations:
1. Guest must know that this schedule can be changed
according to the group. Always in accordance to the rules
and regulations of the Lodge and the availability of transport.
2. As all birdwatchers understand we cannot guaranty
that they will see any specific species for this depends
on the seasons and climatical conditions.
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lookout for night birds flying over the river. Some of the birds
that might be seen are nightjars and nighthawks.
Day 4 - This day, guests will be able to observe in greater
detail the wonders of the Pantanal forest. We will accomplish
this by driving them around in the Toyota truck, observing different
areas and their vegetation and discovering and comparing strange
species. Walking around the guests will closely see: flycatchers,
woodpeckers and seedeaters. Fore those who may want an alternative
way of getting around, horseback riding is available, taking
your binoculars, reaching places that are not accessible by
car. This option allows the guests to get down and walk around
whenever they like. In the afternoon we will leave by truck,
driving while focusing on night birds that live in dry areas,
generally different than the species that found around the rivers,
such as the potoos.
Day 5 - This is the last day to explore the Pantanal.
Aboard an electric motorboat, we will go up river in search
of new bird. This is a great opportunity to spot aquatic birds
such as Herons, jacamars and kingfishers. On the way we will
pass through the baías of the Rio Negro, places where generally
there is less current and greater chances of encountering different
species and who knows even some exotic mammals such as tapirs,
otters, or even a jaguar. The bird watching trip will end earlier
this day so that guests can pack their bags, and after lunch
take the charter plane back to Campo Grand - MT. |
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Your land arrangements includes: · Arrival and departure
air transfers from Campo Grande · Accommodations as indicated
or similar based on twin-bedded rooms with private bath facilities
and air conditioning · All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
· Mineral water and soft drinks · Handling bags · All tours
as indicated · Experienced guide · Medical Evacuation transfer
to Campo Grande.
Not includes: International and national airport departure
taxes and airfares · Cost of passport or visa · Excess baggage
fees · Travelers insurance · Laundry service · Communications
chargers · Tours not included in itinerary · Alcoholic beverage
· Tips.
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