Experiences / Pantanal & Chapadas
Veadeiros Highlands & Kalunga Waterfalls
Four days of cerrado trails, quartz canyons and quilombola hospitality
- Duration
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 2–10
- Minimum age
- 12
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Cavalcante, Goiás
- Operated by
- Onça Pintada Safaris
Overview
Chapada dos Veadeiros is one of the oldest landscapes on Earth: quartz plateaus, palm-lined rivers and dozens of waterfalls in the Brazilian cerrado. This expedition goes beyond the classic park trails into the Kalunga territory, home to the largest quilombola community in Brazil.
Kalunga guides lead you to Santa Bárbara's turquoise pool and the Capivara falls, sharing the history of a community founded by people who escaped slavery. Nights alternate between a village guesthouse and a riverside camp.
Highlights
- Santa Bárbara turquoise waterfall
- Guided by Kalunga quilombola community
- Cerrado biodiversity and quartz canyons
- Riverside camp night under clear skies
Included
- Local and community guides
- 2 nights guesthouse, 1 night camping
- All meals
- 4x4 transfers
- Community entrance fees
Not included
- Transport to Cavalcante
- Sleeping bag rental
- Insurance
Before you go
Moderate fitness: 4–6 hours of walking on uneven terrain with river crossings.
