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residents of the 'Upper Canastra' are the Maned Wolves, Giant Anteaters and Pampas Deer. With a 2 to 3 day stay in the park you have a good chance to see both species, although sightings of the Wolves are often at a distance and your guide's scope will be an essential item of kit. In contrast due to its poor eyesight, the Giant Anteaters can be approached quite closely, allowing you to observe their amazing eating habits.
Although lovers of mammals will want to spend plenty of time up on the Chapadao, a visit to the 'Lower Canastra' is not to be missed, especially the walk to the base of the waterfall which gives you the opportunity to see Black Tufted Ear Marmoset, Masked Titi Monkey and the highly endangered Brazilian Merganser.
There are some charming mid-range lodges to rest for the night just outside of the park and a walk through the 'sleepy' local villager is a delight for those keen to see how the local people live their lives
Highlights
Observing Maned Wolves stalking prey in the wind swept grasslands
Getting up close to the extraordinary Giant Anteaters as it hunts for termites and other grubs
Scanning the San Fransisco River for the elusive and highly endangered Brazilian Merganser and other amazing birds such as, Toco Toucans, Red-Breasted Toucan,s Plush Chested Jays, Brazilian Mergansers, Reddish Billed Parakeets, Red Legged Seriemas, White Vented Violet Ear Humming Birds, Glittering Bellied Emerald Humming Bird,s Planalto Hermit Humming Birds and Swallow Tailed Humming Birds. |
