South America

Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris creates in-depth itineraries to the world's richest ecosystems. For nearly three decades we've designed tours emphasizing wildlife behavior, nature, photography, and birding. Excellent leaders are the key, combining personality, extensive knowledge of each region, and great talent as teachers and naturalists. We select and limit our trips to the best season for each destination. We are dedicated to delivering the best possible wildlife experiences to you, our travelers, and welcome you to join us!

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Galapagos - Evolution's Playground!

All our Galapagos tours are led by Etienne (ET) De Backer and Elizabeth (Ely) Coral-De Backer and will take 16 participants.

Blue-footed Booby

June 29 to July 12, 2009
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May 10 to 23, 2010
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June 3 to 16, 2010
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Imagine exploring a tropical archipelago rich in charismatic wildlife that is totally unafraid of you or your camera. Imagine a special expedition that caters to the pace of nature lovers and photographers, as you follow an incredible itinerary that offers maximum time in the field to one of the world's most intriguing natural history destinations. You'll find all this traveling with two of the best resident natural-history guides in the Galapagos islands and a fantastic crew and captain among endemic landbirds, breeding boobies, albatross, penguins, sea turtles, sharks and much, much more!

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Argentina and Brazil

All our Argentina and Brazil tours are led by Ricardo Clark and will take 12 participants.

Iguazu Falls

Northern Cloudforests, Iguazu Falls, Brazilian Amazon Basin, and the Pantanal
September 9 to October 2, 2009
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Northern Cloudforests, Iguazu Falls, Brazilian Amazon Basin, and the Pantanal
August 31 to September 21, 2011
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Within the towering mountains on the eastern slope of the Andes, we'll visit puna grassland and tropical montane cloudforests, known as Yungas (steep slopes). Then from the beautiful broadleaf forests of Iguazu Falls National Park, we'll head for Alta Floresta and boat to Rio Cristalino Lodge in a very pristine area of the Amazon Basin where many birds and primates and other mammals thrive. The grand finale is in the grassland and riparian woodlands of Brazil's Pantanal, also on the east side of the Andes. In this hot, dry season before the big rains, Pantanal wildlife is very concentrated. The rivers, marshes, lakes and streams that nourish these fabulous wildlife destinations will bring us many surprises and enjoyment, hopefully even Giant Anteater, Jaguar and Tapir. Everyday we'll be in a reserve or park enjoying natural beauty, beasts and birds!

Argentina - Northwestern Wildlife

Quest for Rare Mammals and Birds
May 4 to May 18, 2010
Optional Iguazu Falls Extension
May 18 to 21, 2010
Leaders: Doug and Gail Cheeseman with Ricardo Clark
Participants: 10
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Let us transport you high into the heart of the Andean Cordillera and down to the deepest forest of the Chaco lowlands to sample the superlative scenery and wildlife. The distinctive landscape of northwestern Argentina, with its jagged peaks and rivers that flow into the lowlands, creates complex and highly specialized zones of vegetation, which in turn support unique species of wildlife. The shy Maned Wolf, the elusive Brazilian Tapir, and the extraordinary Giant Anteater are a few examples of the amazing animals we hope to see. May is the perfect month to visit this region. The forests are still bright green and we'll enjoy sunny days and warm nights without the heat of summer in the lowlands. In the Chaco you will have your choice of the camping under the stars or staying at the lodge. Everyday we'll be in a reserve or park enjoying natural beauty, beasts, and birds with many splendid photo opportunities of both birds and mammals. Join us on this grand safari to some of the most remote areas of South America!

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Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris is registered as California Seller of Travel #2063050-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. All payments for transportation or travel service not provided to the passenger shall be promptly refunded, in accordance with terms described above, unless the passenger otherwise instructs us, in writing. All client payments are deposited into a trust account in accordance with California law. This business is a participant in the Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation (TCRC). We will always make due refunds in a timely manner, as we have for over twenty years. However, if we didn't, you, the passenger, may request reimbursement from the TCRC within six months of the scheduled end of the tour. Please feel free to ask us for more information.
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