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Wildlife Locations

2 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park

The Belovezhskaya Pushcha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to birds such as red-breasted, collared, and pied flycatchers and black woodpecker, as well as an exciting selection of rarely seen European mammals including European lynx and bison, plus wild boar and red deer. Find Out More

  • Where: South-west Belarus
  • Ideal for viewing: European bison, black woodpecker, red-breasted flycatcher, hazel grouse, elk
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

Białowieża Forest

North-eastern Europe was once covered in ancient woodland, and Białowieża is a remnant of this forest. It is home to a wonderful diversity of species and particularly important for protecting some of Europe’s large mammals, including bison, wolf, lynx and brown bear, as well as the pygmy owl. Find Out More

  • Where: Eastern Poland & west Belarus
  • Ideal for viewing: European bison, hazel grouse, three-toed woodpecker, elk, Tengmalm’s owl
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

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Wildlife trips

Imagine a land of ancient forests, meandering rivers, the continent’s biggest marshes and fens, and roads where you hardly meet any traffic or even people – this is the wild country of Belarus!

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

Secret Wildlife Wilderness

The little-explored country of Belarus is certain to become one of the prime birdwatching destinations in Europe, as this eastern neighbour of Poland boasts a superb variety of birds including terek sandpiper and azure tit, as well as mammals that include European bison, Eurasian lynx and wolf. Find out more about Z) Secret Wildlife Wilderness

  • Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,095
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
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When to go

Belarus is one of Europe’s most exciting birding destinations, and late spring is the best time to see migrant, resident and breeding birds, while also enjoying its mammals.

Seasons

  • Winter

    Dec to Feb: Winter in Belarus can be long and harsh, with strong winds and snowstorms.
  • Spring

    Mar to May: Spring can be rainy and cool, becoming warmer and drier in May when birdsong fills the forests and marshes.
  • Summer

    Jun to Aug: The summer is mostly sunny and dry in Belarus, with occasional heavy thunderstorms.
  • Autumn

    Sep to Nov: Autumn can be damp and rainy, and the first snow of the season can fall in October.

Wildlife events

  • Apr to Jun: Spring displays of birds like great snipe and aquatic warbler