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Field notes, photography tips, and behind -the-scenes stories from life on jaguar safaris.

🐆 When Is the Best Time to Visit the Pantanal?

Discover the best time to visit Brazil’s Pantanal for jaguar safaris. Month-by-month guide to wildlife, jaguar sightings, weather, and photography conditions.

The Ultimate Jaguar Safari Knowledge Hub

The Ultimate Jaguar Knowledge Hub is a continuously updated, all-in-one resource dedicated to jaguars. It brings together clear, field-based information on jaguar behaviour, prey, ecology, the Pantanal ecosystem, and how jaguars are observed and photographed in the wild. Whether you’re researching jaguars for learning, photography, or travel, this hub serves as the central starting point, linking to in-depth guides and practical articles as new knowledge and observations emerge.

What to pack for your Jaguar Safari in the Pantanal!

Discover what to pack for a jaguar safari in Brazil’s Pantanal. Essential gear, clothing, and photography tips to be fully prepared for the wild.

Choosing Your Jaguar Adventure: Which Tour Is Right for You?

Journey with Jaguars offers three Pantanal experiences: fully flexible Private Tours (April–November), intimate Small-Group Safaris capped at 8 guests, and specialist Photography Tours led by founder Benjamin James for those wanting to master wildlife photography.

What to Expect on a Jaguar Safari With Journey With Jaguars

Discover what a true jaguar safari feels like—raw, authentic, powerful. Fast boats, expert pilots, wild encounters, and elite photography guidance in the Pantanal.

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Jaguars of the Pantanal: The Most Unique Jaguars on Earth

Discover why Pantanal jaguars are unlike any other jaguars on Earth — larger, stronger, more aquatic, more visible, and uniquely diurnal. From caiman hunting in full sun to their unmatched size, density, and behaviour, this deep dive explains how the Pantanal created the most extraordinary jaguar population in the world.

Behind the Lens — Editing A Jaguar

A practical Behind the Lens breakdown of how a jaguar image was edited, covering crop decisions, exposure control, masking, background management, and finishing choices — explained simply, without presets or shortcuts.

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Jaguar Photography: Camera Settings, Tips, and Techniques

Learn the best camera settings and techniques for photographing jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal. Pro wildlife photography tips to capture sharp, stunning shots.

Jaguar Safari: The Complete Guide

Planning a jaguar safari? This complete guide breaks down everything you need to know — the best time to visit, the most reliable location in the world to see jaguars, real costs, photography recommendations, and what a typical day on the river looks like. Whether you’re a wildlife photographer or simply chasing one of the planet’s most powerful natural encounters, this guide shows you exactly how to plan the perfect Pantanal jaguar safari.

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