The Dinaric Alps create part of Europe’s great wilderness areas and over the past 50 years have remained largely unchanged, creating an ideal location for viewing brown bears in their natural habitat.
An ideal time to visit the region is during the months of May to October which coincides with brown bear viewing.
Away from the forest areas which are home to the bears, there are stunning natural landscapes such as the intermittent lake of Lake Cerknica which appears for eight months of the year and is designated as a Wetland of International Importance, with incredibly rich biodiversity including 276 species of birds, 45 mammal species and 125 butterfly species.
The phenomena of the karst landscape continues into areas such as the Rakov Škocjan valley with its amazing natural bridges framing the valley and the lake-filled intricate cave network of Križna jama.
Ideal for viewing: brown bear, Ural owl, scarlet rosefinch, pine marten, black squirrel
Where: Southern Slovenia, Slovenia
Wildlife trips
This
wildlife location
is featured in the following itineraries:
Join us in spring to visit the lesser known but wonderfully wildlife rich nation of Slovenia. Our base is in the southern Dinaric Alps region, home to a population of over 400 brown bears which we will observe and photograph in dedicated hides, along with expert tuition from wildlife photographer Ben Sutcliffe.
Find out more about Brown Bear Photography in Spring
Destination: Slovenia
Price
(inc. flights): 6 days
from £2,595
Trip type:
Group Tour
Tailor-made can be arranged
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Enjoy this tailor-made brown bear photography trip to Slovenia during the autumnal months. This 4-night tour visits specially built photography hides to capture spectacular images of the region’s brown bear population surrounded by resplendent autumn colours.
Find out more about Brown Bear Photography in Autumn
Destination: Slovenia
Price
(inc. flights): 5 days
from £1,795
Trip type:
Tailor-made Holiday
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Combining four nights bear watching in the Dinaric Alps, with three nights at a superb hotel on the shores of Lake Bled, this easy paced self-drive holiday allows you to enjoy two of Slovenia’s most beautiful regions and is the perfect option for anyone looking for a relaxing wildlife holiday.
Find out more about Slovenia: Bears & Lake Bled
Destination: Slovenia
Price
(inc. flights): 8 days
from £2,695
Trip type:
Tailor-made Holiday
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Suggested accommodation is shown below.
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contact us
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Mlakar Guesthouse is situated on the edge of a forest in the Notranjska region of the Dinaric Alps, providing access to the photography hides located throughout the area. With just five rooms accommodating up to ten guests at a time, the guesthouse offers an intimate stay, with traditional touches.
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