Bear Watching Slovenia
Observe the wild brown bear from a safe wooden lookout.
Your best chance to spot Slovenian bears in the wild
Take your once in a lifetime wildlife photos.
Learn about the bear’s natural habitat and daily life.
Contribute to the preservation of local wildlife.
There are plenty of bears in Slovenia
One of the bear-watching observatories
Watch these mighty animals in their natural habitat
You might even see a bear cub!
The wooden lookouts mask the smell of humans
Located in the middle of Slovenian forests
A bear might look your way too!
Hello!
Accompanied by a wildlife expert.
Brown Bear
The mama bear
Bear family
Fox in Slovenian forest
Did someone sneeze?
When the season is over
Pricing
Included in price
Introduction to brown bears and their natural habitat
Observe Slovenian wild brown bear in his environment
Experience bear watching from a safe lookout
Hosted by a wildlife expert
Description
Experience the thrill of bear-watching in the pristine natural forests of Slovenia. Follow a wildlife expert deep into the forest, where you will meet Slovenia’s native brown bear through the wide windows of a safe wooden lookout – perfect for this unforgettable experience! In the wild, bears will very rarely approach humans. If they smell you, they will quickly go in the other direction – and you will never see them. That is why our lookout is smell-isolated, allowing bears to come into close viewing range. In addition to the mighty bear, you may often be able to see wild foxes, martens, deer, and badgers. Wolves were present twice during the bear-watching this season.
As you learn all about these magnificent creatures and the woods in which they live, you will also be contributing to a good cause, as some of your fees go directly toward the preservation of local wildlife.
In recent years we had a very high likelihood of seeing a Slovenian wild bear.
In our hides, we can welcome 4 to 6 guests with our guide.
Location
Things to know
The hides are comfortable and built for wildlife observation, but they are not specifically designed for photographers. Photography without flash is allowed (as flash disturbs the bears), but please note that you’ll be observing the animals from a fixed distance and slightly elevated angle. There are no dedicated camera openings, and the possibility of opening a window depends on weather conditions and wind direction, as minimizing scent and noise is crucial for not disturbing the animals.
We also offer a special photography-focused experience.
Bears hibernate during winter, so our Bear Watching expeditions into the wilderness are organized from May to October.
Extremely safe. The only danger that exists is falling madly in love with the forest and animals that live there. A side-effect of Bear Watching can also be the strong desire to do it again.
Absolutely not. Bear Watching takes place in a specially designed, smell-isolated outpost. The animals will never know you were there.
Unfortunately not. The outpost is masking the smell of human scent, any stronger smells could get out and disturb the bear, meaning he will not even show up.
The outposts for professional photographers are located at eye level with the bear. There is also additional equipment for cameras.
As much as we love dogs, the bears are not the biggest fans of them, therefore they are not allowed to join you on this experience.
The trip is not recommended for children under 10 years of age. For younger children exceptions can be made if children are assessed as being able to be quiet in the hide for approximately 2h. They have to be still when bears are near the hide. If the children are assessed as being able to be quiet and to obey guides’ instructions the bear watching can be done as a private family experience. Advance booking is highly recommended to address all the logistics and to get available dates.
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Highest Probability to See a Bear
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