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The year 2024 was a transformative one for Onçafari, filled with significant challenges and extraordinary achievements. Our team grew, our bases expanded, and our commitment to biodiversity conservation became even stronger.

Our growth allowed us to reach new heights. We participated in COP 16 (16th Conference of the Parties on Biological Diversity of the UN) in Cali, Colombia, while expanding our team, and strengthening our international fundraising and presence at strategic events. We held our first Leadership Meeting, aligned strategies for the future, and were recognized with the Best NGOs 2024 Award, placing us among the 100 best organizations in Brazil.

This past year also brought the greatest challenge in our history, with devastating fires exacerbated by extreme drought and high temperatures that ravaged our bases in the Pantanal. Faced with this critical situation, we mobilized all our resources to stop the fire's advance and save as many animals as possible. Each team member played a crucial role, whether by fighting the flames, rescuing and caring for surviving animals, or raising funds for the recovery of our bases and operations. It was our passion for nature, teamwork, dedication and perseverance that allowed us to face and overcome these obstacles, relying on the solidarity and support of many people and institutions.

The end of the year is an opportunity to pause, reflect on the challenges and achievements we have experienced, and prepare for new beginnings. We await 2025 with enthusiasm, hope, and gratitude to each one of you. With this unity and dedication, we will continue to achieve new milestones for conservation in Brazil.

Happy holidays and best wishes for an excellent 2025!

Mario Haberfeld
CEO and Founder

Onçafari had the honor of being recognized in the Bright Ideas in Travel 2024 list by the renowned international magazine Condé Nast Traveler. Specializing in tourism, the publication is a global reference for its recommendations and articles on destinations, hotels, gastronomy, culture, and luxury experiences.

Additionally, Condé Nast Traveler annually celebrates the main trends and innovations in the tourism sector through awards and lists, such as Bright Ideas in Travel. In its third edition, the list highlighted 71 agents, places, and pioneering projects that made a positive impact on the tourism industry or achieved significant milestones in their initiatives to demonstrate how travel can transform the world.

Being recognized both inside and outside Brazil reinforces our commitment to showcasing the potential of ecotourism as a powerful tool for socio-economic development and biodiversity conservation.

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We are happy to announce the renewal of our partnership with The North Face, our partner since 2021 in the mission to conserve biodiversity! Just like Onçafari, The North Face shares a passion for nature and adventure. Recognized for its innovation, technology, and durability, the brand is essential in our field routine, whether on safaris, hikes, or monitoring wildlife across various Brazilian biomes.

If you, like us, value comfort and quality in your adventures, take advantage of our coupon ONCAFARI10 and get a 10% discount on your purchases at The North Face retail and online stores!

The Pantanal fire crisis hits the screens. Water scarcity and dried vegetation have turned the Pantanal into a flammable terrain, worsening the fires that marked 2024. In response to this emergency, Documenta Pantanal has released a documentary exposing the gravity of the situation and reinforcing the importance of conservation.

Directed by Sandro Kakabadze, the production is supported by institutions such as Acaia Pantanal, Instituto Homem Pantaneiro, Mapbiomas, Onçafari, and SOS Pantanal.

WATCH HERE

ONÇAFARI STAR TEAM

Teamwork and collaboration are essential for nature conservation, as we face complex challenges that require joint and synergistic efforts. Every action in favor of the environment depends on various professionals, organizations, and communities coming together and bringing different skills, knowledge, and resources to achieve effective results. Throughout the most challenging year for Onçafari, collaboration has once again proven to be a key word!

Conserving biodiversity and Brazilian biomes is undoubtedly a race against time. The accelerated loss of natural habitats, the advance of climate change, along with other threats, put numerous species and ecosystems at risk of extinction. In this emergency scenario, being able to count on the solidarity, competence, and dedication of a great "team of experts," both inside and outside of Onçafari, makes all the difference and brings us great joy!

Ecotourism is one of Onçafari's branches, and you can schedule tours with our team at three operational bases. At Caiman (Pantanal), we conduct safaris focused on jaguar sightings. At Pousada Trijunção (Cerrado), we conduct safaris focused on maned wolf sightings. At Legado das Águas (Atlantic Forest), we offer immersive forest trail hiking and night kayaking.

You can also visit the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, a hotel located in Novo Airão, Amazonas, on the banks of the Rio Negro and facing the Anavilhanas National Park. Activities include canoeing, hiking, night focusing, and other experiences in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. At this base, our focus is on monitoring wildlife through camera traps.

Want to take a tour with our team? Contact us throught the email [email protected].

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