Remember that the Pantanal is a wetland. Your aim is to stay dry, cool and comfortable while keeping the mosquitos at bay. Depending on what time of the year you are going and which activities you plan on doing, you should prepare accordingly. If you go in the months between November and May (the rainy season) then you should have at least a good rain jacket, waterproof footwear and waterproof trousers. Make sure your footwear has good grip on the soles for walking on slippery ground or getting in and out of boats. During the dry season, you may not need to use your waterproof gear but it is best to have it anyway.
Luggage Bags
We recommend using rucksacks and duffle bags for travelling to Pantanal as oppose to hard – shell suitcases. First of all, hard – shell suitcases tend to damage easily, also they can be brittle and difficult to store when there is limited space, such as on a boat.
Gear
We recommend sunglasses and binoculars for traveling to Pantanal. Binoculars are useful for wildlife spotting and bird watching, as well as getting a closer look at some of the features of the magnificent landscape. Bring spare memory cards, chargers and batteries for phones and cameras in case something gets lost or broken.
It is also a great idea to bring waterproof zip – lock bags for small electrical items and make sure your documents (passports, boarding passes) are in plastic covers as well. You will definitely need plenty of insect – repellent and sunscreen.