Journey With Jaguars レビュー 7

I was researching tours to see jaguars in the Pantanal and came across their website. Before booking I contacted them and spoke with their owner to ask some questions and get some advice about my trip. After seeing reviews online I was assuming he would there during my trip. However he said he was not going to be in Brazil during my dates but that his guides also spoke good English and that he was very confident in his guides abilities to make sure I had a memorable trip. And he was right! Everyone involved in my trip was awesome - from the driver that picked me up right at the airport and took me to/from the Pantanal, to the host at the lodge in Porto Jofre, to the boat driver/spotter who had insanely good vision and was able to spot all sorts of wildlife that I would have never found on my own.

The entire process was super simple. After booking online I was told all I needed to do was provide my flight information/arrival date and they would handle the rest.

Usually I have suggestions or even some complaints after taking a trips (especially with tour companies) but this was easily the most simple, honest/clear, efficient and punctual tour company I've ever dealt with.

I had an incredible 6 day boat safari with Ben in the Pantanal! We were there are the worst time of year as the water level was so high and we still saw Jaguar every single day and amazing sightings! Can not recommend highly enough!

I'm deeply appreciative of having experienced this unforgettable adventure with our leader Ben, and the amazing people in our group.

I had no idea what to expect when I initially signed up, and it exceeded my expectations every step of the way. The journey Ben led us through was filled with surprising escapades, endless laughters, and self-reflecting moments that I continue to soak in even months after the experience.

Epic trip, Ben is the man!

I loved not having to worry about anything and just go to Brazil and let Ben and team take care of everything. From logistics to local knowledge, he clearly is passionate not only about the pantanal but also making sure we had a great experience (which we 100% did). Highly recommend, can't wait to go back for another tour.

Ever watch NatGeo when you were a kid and wonder what it's like to be a wildlife photographer? Journey with Jaguars allowed me to live that life for for a short while. Photo-hunting and stalking these majestic predators.. It was an engaging and engrossing experience. I am deeply grateful for Ben and his guidance. Obrigado & happy journeys!

What a once in a lifetime experience, so grateful to Ben and the J&J team – absolute class acts from top to bottom.

I have spent months living in the Amazon previously but the opportunity to see Jaguars in the wild is such a unique and powerful experience. I could not recommend this experience and most importantly this team enough. Enjoy!

I went on a tour with Journey with Jaguars and Ben in March of 2022.
This was one of the most unique experiences of my life and I've done a fair share of traveling/crazy things.

What shocked me the most was how much this experience opened my mind to the abundance of nature and our world. The Pantanal is beaming with colors, animals, and energy that can't fully be described through text on a computer screen.

Just some of what you will see: There are cayman, wild river otters, countless variety of birds, capybara, water buffalo, and of course jaguars.

About the tour: We spent 5 days on the river on boat searching for jaguars. The coolest thing about this trip is you never know what you're going to get....we saw 4 jaguars, 3 of them with no other boats around. We got to spend intimate time admiring these beautiful animals. We even saw one that was never seen before and got the privilege of naming it "Kimchi".

When I first thought about going on this tour, I simply thought it was only for photographers. I couldn't be more wrong. The group that I was with were all entrepreneurs who work really hard and care about making an impact. The conversations we had during those 5 days will be moments I will always look back on and think about with a smile...not to mention how much better my own personal life became after I came back home!

Who this is for:
-High performers/people that want to make an impact on society in a positive way. This experience will open up your mind and give it the space it needs to really go back to your roots and understand yourself more. There is a lot of deep, introspection time where its just you and nature.
-People who want to connect on a deeper level with nature. There is nothing like making eye contact with a jaguar. They actually look into your eyes and see you. Its almost like telepathy. These majestic animals will open up your heart more.
-Entrepreneurs: As a business owner myself, I have never regretted investing in myself for my own personal development. This tour changed my life in so many ways and gave me the space I needed in order to make a big change when I got home (this ultimately led to me improving my finances and career).
-Photographers of all levels: I had no photography experience before this trip but decided to rent a camera from Ben. I learned so much and now have beautiful photos that I took and can share with guests when they come over to the house!
If you're an expert photographer/looking to improve, hanging around Ben will level you up significantly.

Who this is NOT for:
-If you just want to party
-Backpackers. The Pantanal is not cheap. Gas is expensive for all boats due to transportation fees. If you are looking for a very cheap experience, this is not it.
-Instagram models: The Pantanal is wild. This is not a trip where you're going to take pictures for an hour (of yourself and your duck face) and then lay in a hammock for the rest of the day.

About Ben:
I don't think they will give me enough characters to express how awesome Ben is. His story in itself is so inspiring: how he went from simply coasting through life to taking a leap of faith and investing in his career as a wildlife photographer.
He now helps spread awareness about conservation and donates a lot of money to helping protect the jaguars from being killed by local farmers.

Ben has so much wisdom to teach on the tours and is just an all around chill, fun person to spend with!

Your money here will be well spent as investing in tours actually helps protect jaguars more. On top of this you'll have a life experience that you'll never forget.