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6-day brown bear photography tour in the wildest corners of Slovakia. An authentic experience, without the use of huts, to experience nature in a direct and respectful way.
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A photographic tour of 5 days will take you to the most beautiful places savages and uncontaminated of the Slovakia, in search of thebrown bear, symbol of this fascinating land. The photo sessions will take place directly on the field, in a rustic style itinerant and in stakeout, without the use of the shed, to live an authentic experience in contact with wild nature.
Our trip will focus on the part Northern of Slovakia, one of the European areas with the highest population density brown bears, with approximately 1000 individuals in freedom. In addition to the brown bear, we will have the opportunity to meet other mammals places like the deer, The roe deer, the hare and, with any luck, the wolf. Our focus but it will be about the bear, the protagonist of this tour.
We will move on lands hills And mountainous, alternating hiking excursions and in machineThe photo sessions will be organized according to the weather conditions and animal behavior, to optimize our research and reach the best spots. We will always ensure compliance with the safety distances, protecting the well being of animals and ours. Wild nature must be respected and our actions will be coordinated to avoid any disturbance.
Hotel included in the price
Jonathan Giovannini
It will be a full immersion Of 5 days, taking advantage of all the sessions of sunrise And sunset available, the moments of increased activity of the bears.
At this time of year, the days are very long, with the first light of dawn arriving early in the morning. For this reason, the central moments of the day will be dedicated to the rest and monitoring surveys to evaluate animal behavior and improve our photographic strategy.
They will be alternated stalking sessions, with the use of camouflage cloths, to itinerant sessions both on foot and by car. We will adapt each outing based on the animals' activity and weather conditions, to make the most of the time available.
The excursions will take place in a landscape spring, with tall grass and land humid, especially in the early morning hours. It is highly recommended to wear waterproof boots to better deal with wet terrain. The temperatures typical of this spring period will vary between the 5 to 25 °C, with a fairly marked temperature range. For this reason, it will be necessary layered clothing to deal with temperature changes.
Join us for aunique experience, a rare opportunity to immortalize the majesty of one of the most fascinating and mysterious animals in Europe, in their natural habitat, without any barrier or filter.
The sightings will be the result of the constant monitoring by our collaborators in the territory and by thestrategic ability in organizing stakeouts in an environment completely wild. Precisely for this reason, It is not possible to predict with precision the shooting distances nor the number of sightings: it will be the nature dictates the rhythms.
Our tour leader will be by your side at every stage of the adventure, sharing his experience and expertise, to help you experience a journey intense, engaging And photographically stimulating.
Find out how the days will unfold and what activities make up the tour
– Arrival at Krakow Airport (KRK) in the afternoon
– Transfer of approximately 3 hours to the destination location
– Assignment of accommodation
– Introductory briefing
– Accommodation for the night
– Wake up before dawn for the morning photo session, the time at which the spot will be reached will depend on the type of photographic activity planned (stalking, itinerant or safari)
– Return in the morning for the break
– Free lunch or lunch with friends
– Preparation in the afternoon for the sunset photo session, the time at which the spot will be reached will depend on the type of photographic activity planned (stalking, itinerant or safari)
– Free dinner or dinner with friends
– Wake up early and prepare for the return journey
– Transfer of approximately 3h and arrival at Krakow Airport (KRK) by early afternoon
Graduated in computer engineering but his true passion has always been the mountains and photography. Over the years, his interest in exploring nature and capturing its beauty has transformed into a necessity. Always searching for the perfect moment, he strives to capture the magic of sunsets, wildlife encounters and the essence of the natural environment. He works as a professional photographer specializing in landscape and nature photography.
Signing up will be very simple!
Simply follow the booking procedure by clicking on "Book Now". Once you have entered your personal data, you will only be asked to pay a deposit, not the full price. At the end of the operation the registration will be confirmed. You will then receive a confirmation email once the procedure is completed. The balance will then be requested according to the terms reported at the top of the page, usually 60 days before departure.
Lunches and dinners in Slovakia can be very cheap. A substantial meal rarely exceeds 20€, while eating more economically costs on average 10-15€. By leaving meals free, the group can decide where and when to eat, whether in a restaurant or elsewhere, the organization will always suggest the best solution for each meal.
For this event we recommend a reflex, mirrorless or bridge camera with a lens that reaches at least 400 mm. The tripod is not essential but could be useful in some situations.
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Don't worry, it is now possible to rent lenses and camera bodies for our events at a special price!
An interesting catalog of lenses and cameras is available to all customers, which can be booked and collected directly on site, without deposits or credit cards.
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We will follow easy paths through the vegetation, which could be wet especially in the early morning hours.
Layered clothing for temperatures ranging from 5C to 25C, boots (preferably waterproof), cape
for the rain/lie down on the ground.
Camouflage or ghillie nets will be required, if necessary contact the organization for more specific information.
By booking by paying the deposit to the organizers you accept the following clauses:
1. Since this is a pre-registration, the organizer will endeavor to promptly communicate any possible change in the price of the tour, characterized by cost fluctuations. An annual price fluctuation of around 5% is highly likely if booking is made more than one year in advance. in relation to potential changes in prices of ground services (for example changes influenced by fluctuating costs of electricity, fuel and more).
2. The price of the entire workshop will be paid via the payment methods offered by the organizer, such as bank transfer, PayPal, credit card or cash according to the procedures and deadlines established by the organizers, taking charge of the transaction costs.
3. In the event that the tour does not take place due to the organiser, the entire amount paid will be refunded.
4. In case of cancellation for personal reasons of any kind and in any case not dependent on the organizer, the deposit and any other registration fees will be retained as a reimbursement of expenses.
5. In case of cancellation for personal reasons within 60 days of departure, the entire balance of the tour will be required.
By registering, paying the deposit and sending your personal data you again accept clauses 1,2,3,4,5.
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