The Pantanal holds the densest crocodilian population on Earth, millions of yacare caimans that line the rivers and shrinking pools of this vast wetland. Boat trips and safari drives along the Transpantaneira road bring caimans by the hundred, alongside jaguars, giant otters and capybaras. The dry season from June to October, peaking in September, packs them into the remaining water in staggering numbers.

Crocodile

Crocodylia (Crocodylus niloticus, C. porosus, C. acutus, C. palustris, Caiman spp., Alligator mississippiensis)

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Best Months

Fauneya maps 18 Crocodile spots worldwide, with monthly sighting probabilities and practical info for each location. Featuring Northern Pantanal (Porto Jofre), Brazil, Everglades National Park, Florida, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Yellow Water, Kakadu National Park, Australia, Mara River, Masai Mara, Kenya.

  • September: 90%
  • February: 88%
  • August: 88%
  • January: 86%
  • March: 85%
  • May: 85%

18 Observation Spots Worldwide

Countries where you can see Crocodile