European brown bears
CHF 2'840
per person
Fully booked
Photo Tour Bears Slovenia
Slovenia is a country rich in forests – as much as 60 percent of its land area is covered by forests. The most extensive forests can be found in the south of Slovenia. Because of their remoteness and sparse population, these forests are ideal habitat for numerous animal species – including bears. An estimated 500-600 brown bears live in the region.
On this photo tour Bears Slovenia you will take photos from hides for 4-5 hours in the afternoons. Chances for photographing bears are exceptionally good. In the mornings you will explore the varied and photogenic surroundings with our local guides, with enchanting gorges, mysterious caves, and idyllic lake scenery.
This Photo Tour Bears Slovenia offers extraordinary highlights!
- 5 afternoons of photography from safe hides. Exceptionally good chances to take great pictures of bears and other wild animals.
- In the mornings, different photo excursions in the wild and wooded Notranjsko region: for example, a visit to a beautiful cave with underground rivers and lakes, an enchanting gorge with natural bridges and quiet oases, or the Sickersee, situated in the middle of a large karst field with idyllic nature.
- On request bird photography from the hide
- Tips & Tricks for the wildlife photography
- Small group, with maximum 5 participants
Photo Guide
Price
28.5 – 3.6.2023
CHF 2‘850.- | Price per person sharing (double occupancy)
CHF 2’950.- | Price per person in a single room
Included in the price
Not included in the price
- Destination
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Departure
28.05.2023
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Return Time
03.06.2023
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The most beautiful impressions from Slovenia.
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Day 1 – Arrival to Ljubljana
There are two possibilities for individual arrival. You can fly from Switzerland or Germany to Ljubljana (please talk to us before booking a flight). Or you can drive with your own car directly to our accommodation in the south of Slovenia.
In the evening there will be a short introduction with tips and tricks for wildlife photography, especially for taking pictures from Hides.
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Days 2 to 6 – Among the bears
During the morning, we will go on different excursions to photographically interesting destinations in the region. For example, you can take pictures in a great gorge, in an impressive cave or in the beautiful forests.
Coexistence of bears and people in Slovenia
In the afternoon we will take a drive into the forest. After a short walk (about 10 - 20 minutes) we will reach one of the hides. Here we will wait for the bears, other wild animals, and birds. Patience is often rewarded, and you can take great pictures.
During the day there is always possibilities for picture discussions or individual coaching on photography.
An estimated 1000 bears live in the forests of Slovenia. To minimise the conflicts between bears and people living in the nearby villages, Slovenia has a long tradition of spreading a limited amount of grains in its forests. This prevents bears from searching food in the villages. The scattered food is strictly limited and is only a supplement to the food the bears seek by themselves. Some grain is scattered in front of the Photo Hides. This was done already long before the first photographers came to Slovenia.
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Day 7 – End of the photo tour
We will have a relaxed morning by our accommodation and photograph the nature close by. In the garden of the accommodation there is for example a hide for bird photography. Afterwards you will be driven to Ljubljana well in advance in order to catch your early evening flight back home.
Accommodation
Guest House
You will stay in a comfortable and rustic Guest House, in the middle of idyllic valley. All rooms have private bathrooms with shower. Wifi is available free of charge. You will be taken care with a good full pension, with home-made food.
The hides are within 10-30-minute driving distance from our guest house. All hides are in idyllic locations and are equipped with chairs and special equipment for the attachment of tripod-head or gimbal-head.
