Safaris in our refuge: a history of conservation

After a season at Caiman, the Forbes journalist tells us how ecological tourism has changed the role of jaguars – and hundreds of other animals – in the Pantanal, as well as its residents, who now understand the importance of preserved nature. The report also shows how the experience is worthy of the most incredible African lodges, with safaris that show far beyond the Big 5 of this unique biome.

The Rebirth of a Sanctuary

Caiman inspired an article published in the Meio newsletter, a channel that provides daily information on a variety of subjects – from politics to Netflix premieres. On the agenda was the nature regeneration work carried out in our ecological refuge in August last year, which was responsible for consuming more than 40,000 of the property’s 53,000 hectares. Among the initiatives mentioned by journalist Lia Hama are the supplementary feeding programme for the fauna and the construction of shelters so that the animals can protect themselves from fire.

An open letter to save the planet

Our founder Roberto Klabin has written an open letter in Carbono Uomo magazine with a plea for help from readers: we all need to save the planet. In it, the environmentalist, who founded organizations such as S.O.S Atlantic Forest and S.O.S Pantanal, shares his vision of the risks posed by climate change. And he warns: “Regardless of what technology promises, I don’t believe it’s possible to restore natural environments.”

Caiman on The Gold List 2025

Caiman is on Condé Nast Traveler’s renowned The Gold List for 2025. For more than three decades, the publication has followed the tradition of listing hotels and cruises that are among its favorites for the coming year. More than properties in incredible settings and with impeccable service, the magazine’s editors nominate places they have really connected with. Journalist Sarah Marshall writes: “South America’s answer to the Okavango Delta, without any of the hype or crowds”.

Caiman is among the 50 best hotels in Brazil

Exame magazine has created a hotel ranking to illustrate the strength of the hospitality industry in the country, in addition to its diversity of destinations, standards, and experiences. And Caiman is among the hotels selected. Over the past two years, journalists, critics, and influencers from the hospitality, tourism, and lifestyle sector made their choices based on the properties they stayed or had some kind of connection with, during industry events or publications.

Caiman among the best safaris in the world

Having experienced a number of safaris around the world, adventure travel journalist and photographer, Stephanie Vermillion visited Caiman to see why the Pantanal is gaining more and more notoriety among safari enthusiasts. During her stay at our ecological refuge, she was able to learn how an ecotourism project in Brazil turned a private property into the best destination in the world for jaguars sightings.

Caiman is among the three Brazilian hotels that are fighting for biomes that are fundamental to the planet

Travel and Leisure magazine, an international reference in the field of tourism, has chosen three places in Brazil that are fighting to save their biomes and the Caiman is among them. Journalist Stanley Stewart visited the ecological refuge to show how ecological tourism has been a fundamental tool for conserving the Pantanal’s habitats, biodiversity and culture. The report also shows how Caiman has contributed to creating jobs and changing the region’s economy.

Guests are increasingly more demanding, and looking for eco-conscious hotels with memorable experiences

The editorial shows a rising trend in the tourism industry: travelers seek accommodations that offer unique, relevant experiences, and preferably committed with their surroundings. Caiman, among other examples, attracts attention precisely because it gives nature and the local culture prominent roles. More than just a headquarters for pioneering conservation projects, the ecological refuge invites guests to get involved in the fight for the conservation of the Pantanal.

Vacations in Caiman: spectacular landscapes, exciting adventures in nature and the benefits of ecotourism

A detailed account of what it’s like to spend a season in the 53,000-hectare oasis that serves as the setting for Caiman. From the comfort of the facilities to the immersion in nature that marks each of the tours, journalist Thiago Baltazar shares his impressions of staying at our authentic Pantanal ranch. All this, of course, with the right to exciting encounters with the hundreds of species that live here, including the jaguar, the maned wolf and the deer.

Caiman as a location for an off-road experience: a mix of motor, nature, and fun

Caiman’s 53,000-hectare oasis headquarters was the setting for this report. The team was invited to visit the Pantanal by Land Rover Defender – the idea was to test Jaguar Land Rover’s new off-road vehicles – but the experience went far beyond the engine. The team explored the experience – from safaris in search of jaguars to the charming accommodations of Casa Caiman – to describe all the magic of the Pantanal, as well as the importance of the ecological tourism work provided by Caiman for more than three decades.

How the conservation project based at Caiman has changed the fate of jaguars in the Pantanal

During his stay at Caiman, travel writer Nicholas DeRenzo delved into the core of Onçafari to find out how the organization in support of jaguars and their surroundings has made our refuge one of the best places in the world to sight the species. Enthusiastic about the subject, he embarked on several safari experiences to learn how the habituation process, a fundamental tool in conservation tourism, works.

The story of our field guide Wendel, a former jaguar hunter who became a protector of the species

In this emotional report on Piauí magazine’s website, Wendel, a field guide from Caiman, describes details of his career and tells us how he fell in love with jaguar conservation after years of hunting the species. He grew up alongside cowboys in a farm in the southern part of the region – at that time, the animal was seen as a threat to livestock among farmers – but today he captivates the refuge’s guests with all his knowledge and local culture wisdom.

Caiman is a sure destination for safari enthusiasts in search of Pantanal wildlife, including the famous jaguar

Inspired by successful eco-tourism models from South Africa, Caiman is a reference when it comes to jaguar spotting safaris in Brazil – the spotting rate among guests was 100% last year – as well as other species that make up the “big five” of our country. More than just offering the best lodging structure in the Pantanal, the ranch is the headquarters for pioneering conservation initiatives, such as Onçafari and the Instituto Arara Azul.

A luxurious wildlife tour of Brazil with exciting days at the Pantanal in search of our fauna and flora 

Lisa Grainger travels around Brazil in search of wildlife and spent two days
at Casa Caiman dazzled by the miraculous fauna and flora of the Pantanal.
“To see a jaguar in the wild is far more thrilling than spotting a lion in
Africa”, she says. The well know journalist had the chance to stay at our
newly refurbished lodge and immerse herself in the natural riches of the
Pantanal.

Caiman has a reserve with more than 500 species of animals – a real oasis in the Pantanal

The Pantanal: one of the highest concentration of wildlife in South America and world’s greatest density of jaguars

Caiman is an invitation to dive into one of the most fantastic biomes in the world, the Pantanal

Abundant wildlife, sustainable initiatives, and an enjoyable lodge make up the Caiman experience

Colors, textures, and flavors: Caiman offers a multisensory experience through the magic of the Pantanal

The singing of birds, the symphony of the forest, the golden tones that invade the sky every sunset, the taste of guavira juice. To the reporter, author of this article, the Pantanal is a feast for the senses and, no matter how many times you return, there is always something that fills you with awe.

Caiman by Afar: one of the best international trips for wildlife lovers

Exciting safaris, conservation projects, and well equipped lodges make the Pantanal a must-see

Travelers are increasingly aware of their footprints, and know they are essential for hotels to seek sustainable solutions

Jaguar safaris and the best accommodation in the Pantanal are highlights at Caiman Ecological Refuge.

Caiman is an invitation to watch the Pantanal’s biodiversity explosion with maximum comfort. As a backdrop, a cattle ranch from 1912, which has been transformed into a pioneer ecotourism project. Casa Caiman, its main lodge, was renovated to guarantee an even more special experience. Twice a day, the safaris yield exciting encounters with jaguars and hyacinth macaws

An abundance of life and colors in the largest wetland on the planet

Caiman is one of the places that contributes to the preservation of fragile – and crucial – ecosystems

Three Brazilian lodges make up the perfect itinerary for wildlife enthusiasts

Brazilians (re)discover the Pantanal and are suprised by the quality of the experience offered at Caiman

Roberto Klabin, founder of Caiman and SOS Pantanal, addresses wildfires and environmental legislation

Pantanal lovers team up to create an ecological corridor for the preservation of the biome

Discover how the acquisition of a 34,000-hectare farm by a group of entrepreneurs and environmentalists, passionate about the Pantanal, evolved into the creation of an ecological corridor for preservation. The article also points out how the project can promote activities such as ecological tourism, scientific research support, extensive livestock farming, and more like carbon credits sale. All of that mean a whole new perspective for conservation in Brazil.

The diversity of the fauna and the flora of the Pantanal is one of the highlights of the Caiman experience

Whatever hurdles along the way: the Pantanal nature always amazes travelers