Explore the Cerrado in Privacy
The optimal travel months to Cerrado are July and August.
This is enough time to settle in and explore your surroundings before heading to the next adventure.
Flying, crawling, and prowling through the vegetation are more than 250 species of mammal, 850 species of bird and 480 species of reptile and amphibian.
Highlights include tapirs, several armadillo species, white-eared opossum, ocelot, marmoset, various deer species, and vibrant macaws; but the most famous resident is the jaguar. Connoisseurs of wildlife will be even more excited by the endangered maned wolf, a long-legged grassland specialist that is the symbol of the region.
In addition to being an ecological hotspot, the Cerrado is a place of courageous and often damaging frontier agriculture and the location of Brasilia, the country’s capital city.
- The relatively open nature of the Cerrado makes it all the easier to spot the amazing array of species. Many aren’t found anywhere else.
- The bird life is phenomenal, particularly in the early hours of the day.
- Spotting a maned wolf or a jaguar is an unforgettable experience.
- The Cerrado is the ideal environment to discover on horseback, and the local expert cowboys are the best to show you how.
- Night-time safaris are particularly magical. Perhaps you will spot the eyes of a jaguar in the beam of your flashlight.
- A long way from sources of light pollution, you’ll have incredible views of the stars of the night sky.
Gloriously isolated, Pousada Trijunção is a place where you will be inspired and educated as you venture into the fascinating majesty of the diverse but threatened Cerrado.
Head out with the specialist Oncafari research team to explore the Cerrado savannah and seek out the elusive Maned Wolf as the sun goes down.
The Cerrado is home to a fascinating array of birds of prey, with two of the most interesting being the King Vulture and the Crowned Solitary Eagle. The King Vulture, known for its strikingly colourful head and impressive wingspan, plays a crucial role in the ecosystem as a scavenger, helping to keep the environment clean
The giant anteater, a distinctive and iconic resident of the Cerrado, is known for its long snout, bushy tail, and specialized tongue designed for feasting on ants and termites.
There are over 850 bird species in the Cerrado region. Journeysmiths will allocate an expert ornithologist to help you spot as many as possible
The three-banded armadillo, a unique inhabitant of the Cerrado, is renowned for its ability to roll into a tight, protective ball when threatened. This small, armoured mammal is characterized by its distinct three-banded shell, which provides it with exceptional defence against predators.
The burrowing owl, is a small, ground-dwelling raptor known for its distinctive bright yellow eyes and preference for open habitats. Most visitors to the Cerrado will enjoy multiple sightings of these unique, endangered birds.
The pampas deer, a graceful and elusive species in the Cerrado, is characterized by its reddish-brown coat and slender build. These herbivores play a crucial role in maintaining the grassland ecosystem by aiding in seed dispersal and vegetation management.
Seeing big cats in the Cerrado, such as the elusive jaguar and the agile puma, is a rare yet thrilling experience. These apex predators play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance, and their presence is a testament to the health of the Cerrado's diverse and intricate ecosystem.
Crab-eating foxes, also known as forest foxes, maikongs or bushdogs are a medium-sized canid endemic to the central part of South America, and the Cerrado in Brazil is a great place to go in search of them
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A trio of glorious wilderness areas - the lively, bustling Amazon Rainforest, The Pantanal’s labyrinth of pristine waterways and wetlands, and the vast, rolling savannah of the Cerrado - come together to make Brazil a hugely important conservation destination.
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