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Located on the Black Sea at the crossroads of southeastern Europe, Romania has a vast area of undisturbed forest. A good indicator of its integrity is the presence of fauna that includes 60% of Europe’s brown bears and 40% of its wolves. The Danube Delta also demonstrates exceptional biodiversity, with over 300 species of bird.

4 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Bears in the Carpathian Mountains

This short trip over a long weekend offers the possibility of spotting brown bears and other animals in Piatra Craiului National Park, in the Carpathian Mountains. More than one third of all Europe's wolves, bears and lynx roam through the unspoilt forests of this spectacular range. Find out more about Bears in the Carpathian Mountains

  • Price (inc. flights): 4 days from £1,595
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
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Romania’s Wildlife Highlights

Starting in the Carpathian Mountains, we search for European brown bear before continuing to Romania’s other top wildlife destination, the Danube Delta. This magnificent wetland area is home to more than 300 species of birds and an exciting range of mammals, including golden jackal and otter. Find out more about Romania’s Wildlife Highlights

  • Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,295
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
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Focus on the Danube Delta

Join one of our wildlife photography experts in Romania's Danube Delta, where purpose-built hides offer excellent opportunities to photograph everything from golden jackals and their cubs to dragonflies, damselflies and an impressive array of bird species such as white-tailed eagle and European roller. Find out more about Focus on the Danube Delta

  • Price (inc. flights): 9 days from £2,895
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
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    • M
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Rewilding Bison in the Tarcu Mountains Reserve

In 2014, Europe’s largest living land mammal, the European bison, was reintroduced to Romania’s Southern Carpathians, after a 200 year absence. As well as learning about this exciting project, this weekend break also offers the chance to view brown bear and some of the forest's other wildlife. Find out more about Rewilding Bison in the Tarcu Mountains Reserve

  • Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £1,645
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
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Wildlife Locations

4 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Carpathian Mountains

The Carpathians stretch for about 1,500km in a distinctive arc shape from the Czech Republic to Romania, and are the continent’s third longest mountain range. They are home to the largest populations of brown bear, wolf and lynx in Europe, as well as large tracts of native forest. Find Out More

  • Where: Eastern Europe
  • Ideal for viewing: brown bear, three-toed woodpecker, chamois, nutcracker, Ural owl
  • Excellent for: Bear watching, Birdwatching ,

Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve

As it reaches the Black Sea at the end of its 2,860 kilometre run, the Danube River forms a wide delta. This is one of the world's biggest wetlands and most extensive reedbed systems - the habitat for many waterfowl and waders. It boasts 30 different ecosystems in all with exceptional biodiversity. Find Out More

  • Where: Danube Delta
  • Ideal for viewing: golden jackal, racoon, otter, wild cat, steppe polecat
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching , Wildlife photography, Vehicle safaris, River safaris

Piatra Craiului National Park

Piatra Craiului (King’s Rock) is a prominent mountain range in the Southern Carpathians. The narrow, 25-kilometre long, saw-tooth ridge, which rises to 2,238 metres altitude, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful parts of the Carpathians. The entire range lies within the national park. Find Out More

  • Where: Southern Carpathians
  • Ideal for viewing: brown bear, wolf, lynx, capercaillie, chamois
  • Excellent for: Bear watching , Vehicle safaris

Tarcu Mountains Reserve

A relatively unknown part of the Southern Carpathians, the Tarcu Mountains are a region of untouched landscape virtually devoid of permanent settlement. Their pristine ecosystems display remarkable biodiversity, and in 2014 witnessed the exciting reintroduction of the European bison. Find Out More

  • Where: Southern Carpathians
  • Ideal for viewing: black woodpecker, European bison, roe deer, brown bear, red deer
  • Excellent for: Bear watching , Conservation holidays

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When to go

You can visit all year round but in winter it can be bitterly cold - particularly in the mountains.

Seasons

  • Spring

    Mar to May: Pleasant with cool nights and mornings, and warm days
  • Summer

    Jun to Aug: Generally hot
  • Autumn

    Sep to Nov: Rainy and cool
  • Winter

    Dec to Feb: Can be cold with snow on the mountains, but dry in the Danube Delta

Wildlife events

  • Mar to May: Springtime bird migration northward
  • Sep to Oct: Birds migrate south to warmer climes