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Herping adventure
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An experienced herpetologist will be your guide for this one of a kind experience exploring the serpents in their natural habitat. Highlights Enjoy a private experience on the wildlife of Bulgaria See and learn about the different kinds of serpents Explore the wildlife with an expert Description
Let us introduce you to your guide for this fascinating wildlife experience:
His name is Chris Velev and he has been guiding field herping trips for 8 years now. He says he’s had a passion for this since childhood, and because he enjoys seeing herpers experience the wonders of the Bulgarian nature. When they find their first herp, they know they are living their dream.
Field Herping is an ever growing outdoor activity that in his opinion is one of the best around. It is very similar to birding, only you are looking for reptiles and amphibians. No other outdoor activity can give as much of an adrenaline rush as this one.
He will offer you 2 different destinations for this herping exploration a 1 or 2 day trip in Asenovgrad area where you have a chance of finding the following snake species: Platyceps najadum, Coluber caspius, Zamenis situla, Zamenis longissimus, Natrix natrix, Natrix tessellate, Coronella austriaca and Vipera ammodytes.
Other reptile species include Testudo gracea, Testudo hermanni, Lacerta viridis, Lacerta trilineata, Anguis fragilis, Cyrtopodion kotschyi and you can also see medieval ruins of Asen’s fortress.
The second destination is a 3 day trip in Kresna and the National Park Pirin area overnight camping is essential for good access to the area when darkness falls. The chances significantly increase at night for this specific experience. In daytime you will be exploring on foot, trying to focus on various habitat types to increase potential species numbers.
There is no fixed itinerary, depending on time of the year, weather conditions, and your personal preferences we will be deciding hour to hour where it is best to go next and the chances of finding the following snake species:
Elaphe quatuorlineata, Erix jaculus, Tescopus fallax, Malpolon monspessulanus, Coluber caspius, Zamenis situla, Zamenis longissimus, Natrix natrix, Natrix tessellate, Coronella austriaca and Vipera ammodytes.
Once you’ve decided you want to experience Bulgarian Herping adventures for yourself, it’s best to book your trip with us. For those of you who are not so much into walking a lot in a wild terrain our herper guide has dozens of colorful non venomous pet snakes with which you can take photos and have some slithering experience.
The price includes An experienced guide + herpetologist Transfer and accommodation (by request)
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 10
From €200.00
Griffon Vulture Feeding
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This vulture feeding and observation trip offers you the chance to see these majestic birds from up close and contribute to their conservation all in one go. Experience a weekend surrounded by beautiful nature and in close proximity to the fascinating wildlife of the Eastern Rhodopes. Food for the vultures and the services of an ornithologist are provided. Highlights
• See the majestic vulture in its natural habitat
• Observe these impressive birds as they descend upon their meal
• Contribute to their conservation
• Binoculars provided
• Accommodation on full board in a mountain lodge on the banks of the Studen Kladenets dam with a beautiful view of the surrounding scenery
• Optional fallow deer watching, kayaking, speedboat ride, and trekking Description
The group meets up at 9 AM in the village of Potochnitsa near the wall of Studen Kladenec dam. Your guide will meet you there and brief you on how to conduct yourselves during the bird-watching so as not to disturb or frighten the vultures. From there you’ll head for the bird-watching area, located 20 minutes away from the nearby Potocharka village. Once you reach the spot, the bird-watching can commence. The needed equipment will be provided.
If you'd like to see more wild animals in their natural habitat, check out our wildlife safari in the Rhodopes.
Watching the vultures have their meal is a stunning spectacle. Sometimes, as many as 100 birds swoop down on the food. You’ll be able to observe them for 2 hours from a distance of 400 metres and get acquainted with their feeding habits and the behaviour that’s earned them the monicker “Nature’s janitors” – their penchant for “licking their plates clean”. It’s not unusual for them to leave a bit of food for later, but they always leave it in their makeshift “restaurant”.
Aside from the colony of Griffon Vultures, you might also spot other species of birds, such as Black and Egyptian Vultures. You might also see fallow deer and wisents near the mountain lodge, which is located on the very banks of the Studen Kladenets dam.
There are several additions available to those who wish to enhance their experience and get better acquainted with the wildlife in the area – fallow deer watching, kayaking, speedboat ride, and trekking under the supervision of an eco-guide.
For those who would like some insight into the world of snakes, our resident herpetologist has plenty to show and tell. The price includes
• Transfer from Plovdiv
• Transfers in the area by jeep 4x4
• 1 overnight in a mountain lodge on full board
• Food for the vultures
• The services of an experienced ornithologist
• Bird-watching equipment – scopes and binoculars The price does not include
• Flights to/from Bulgaria
• Any of the additional packages (available on request – contact us for additional information) Notes
Suitable for individual tourists and small groups up to 10 persons
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 10
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- Krumovo
- Plovdiv Province
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Venue Ref: 1014862-275
