Wolf and Deer Tracking in Romania

What better way to spend the festive season making new tracks amongst the snow-covered Carpathian Mountains, searching out wildlife on foot or by cross-country skis? The combination of freshly fallen snow and the heightened boldness (due to hunger) of animals makes winter the best time to spot wildlife. Track wolf and deer in Piatra Craiului Mountains, Chamoix in the Zarnesti Gorge and lynx and wild boar in the Ursilor Valley, during Wildlife Worldwide’s energetic 5-day Romanian Wolf & Deer Tracking tour with daily London departures from November 2008 till March 2009.

On arrival in Bucharest, transfer deep into the Carpathian Mountains to the traditional village of Zarnesti and Guesthouse Elena, base for the holiday. On certain days, guests have the option to don cross-country skis, enabling a greater area to be explored at ease. Expertly guided groups step out into the snow-covered Romanian landscape and into Zarnesti Gorge, for hopeful sightings of Chamoix. Explore the virgin forests of Tamas on the slopes of the Piatra Craiului Mountains, regarded as one of the most beautiful areas in the Carpathians. This mountain range is one of Europe’s last strongholds for wolf and bear and other highlights may include lynx and wild boar. Walk in Ursilor Valley to observe and explore animal tracks in the mixed coniferous and beech forest, before returning in the evening for a traditional Romanian meal. Next day, stop off at the medieval village of Bran, home to the castle that inspired Bram Stoker’s classic work 'Dracula', before homeward flights.

The tour costs from £895 p/p including flights, transfers, guesthouse and hide accommodation, most meals and expertly guided wildlife tracking.

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