Brazil

Brazil

THE PANTANAL IN BRAZIL OFFERS ARGUABLY THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE IN SOUTH AMERICA.

With this in mind, we have specifically designed our Brazil photography tours to concentrate on the spectacular water wonderland that is the Pantanal – South America’s most famous wildlife watching site and one that is rich in mammals, birds and reptiles. ORYX’s Pantanal photo tours take you in search of iconic creatures such as the Brazilian Tapir, Giant Anteater, massive Hyacinth Macaw, herds of Capybaras and family groups of Giant River Otter, however the fabled Jaguar is the ultimate target! And as for the other resident birds, reptiles, insects and amphibians, you can expect to be dazzled by the diversity that awaits on these exceptional Pantanal photography tour!

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ORYX Sudamérica Experiences

Stargazing Through Guarani Eyes

Stargazing Through Guarani Eyes

Experience the night sky above Iguassu in an entirely different way while staying at Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, where the stars become a gateway into the stories, beliefs, and cosmology of the Indigenous Guarani people.

Hosted by expert astronomer Janer Vilaça, Sky of the Falls offers a deeply immersive evening beneath the constellations, exploring the cultural significance the Guarani place on the sky and its connection to life, nature, and the universe.

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Piranha Fishing Through the Amazon Waterways

Piranha Fishing Through the Amazon Waterways

 

Experience a different side of the Amazon while staying at Anavilhanas Lodge, venturing out on a fun and immersive fishing excursion through the region’s winding igarapés — the narrow waterways that weave through the rainforest.

Surrounded by dense jungle and the sounds of the Amazon, try your hand at catching piranhas and other native fish species while drifting through one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. Between casts, the experience becomes just as much about the scenery as the fishing itself — flooded forests, birdlife overhead, and the quiet rhythm of life along the water.

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Architectural Wonders of Rio de Janeiro

Architectural Wonders of Rio de Janeiro

Discover why Rio was named the World Capital of Architecture while staying at Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, on a privately guided journey through the city’s most remarkable architectural and cultural landmarks.

From centuries-old institutions to bold contemporary design, this immersive experience reveals the stories that shaped the Marvellous City. Visit iconic sites including the striking Museum of Tomorrow, the historic elegance of Confeitaria Colombo, the Museum of Art, and the emblematic Monastery of São Bento, each offering a different lens into Rio’s layered history and evolving identity.

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