We spent our honeymoon in Brazil, and thought the Amazon would be a required component of our trip. But everything we read said if you want to see animals, go to the Pantanal instead. It's easier to see wildlife on the open plains than in the tree-covered jungle. That advice served us well. We settled on Embiara after doing a... More

We experienced 4 unforgettable days at Embiara and can't thank Stefan and his team enough for making it so special. Despite a full attendance during most of the stay, the tour options were varied and were arranged expertly each day to allow for everyones tastes and the weather on the day. The guides are extremely knowledgable and all able to... More

Loved my weeklong stay at the lodge which occurred at the very end of the dry season. It is a six hour drive from the larger airport at Campo Grande, and about four from Aquidauana. The lodge is located along tricky roads and difficult to find, so it would be better to arrange for transfers rather than drive the unfamiliar... More

We spent four nights at Embiara in late August of 2012. Paul and Tina were fabulous hosts. Their passion for this special place translated throughout the experience. These big cats are pretty furtive, but amazingly, we were able to spot a puma and a jaguar (briefly) in our short stay. Paul and I had a terrific time fly fishing and... More

We stayed here for 3 nights in August 2012 and had a fantastic time. We flew in which was an unforgettable experience and a great start to our stay. We saw loads of animals and birds including giant otters, giant anteaters, a Southern Tamandua, capybaras, caiman, deer etc. Our guide, Manoela, was excellent with a really good knowledge of the... More

Just got back from 3 nights in Embiara and I was looking forward to writing the review to tell everyone how great it is. We wanted somewhere that was right in the thick of the action but that also offered a high standard of accommodation after a hot day hunting down the local wildlife. I'm just not into roughing it... More

We stayed in Embiara lodge for 3 nights in june 2012. It was the first stop of our 2 weeks honeymoon in Brazil. We had quite high expectations for this place after reading the reviews here on trip advisor and we were not disappointed! To begin with the 4W drive to the lodge was great fun and an adventure in... More

Embiara was the second lodge we visited and had no problem adding to our bird and animal lists. The Brit proprietor, Stefan and the staff intern, Stephanie, also a Brit, were enthusiastic guides and birders. They were game for the long hikes we wanted to do as well as boating and riding. Stefan is an avid photographer and shared many... More

We just love this place and all those who work there! Paul and Stefan are relaxed, friendly and a joy to be with. Both times we have had excellent guides, on our first visit we saw 110 different species of birds (August 2011), this time we topped this with a count of 113. All in 3 days! The accommodation is... More