Vultures and Golden Jackals, from Hide 4d/3n SHARED 2026/2027
Vulture & Golden Jackal Photography Tour in Bulgaria
A specialized photo tour in the Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria
Join our Vulture and Golden Jackals Photo Tour in Bulgaria for a unique opportunity to photograph some of Europe’s most impressive scavengers, plus one of its most elusive mammals. From expertly positioned hides, capture stunning images of Griffon and Cinereous Vultures as they glide through the skies or gather to feed, alongside Golden Jackals, a major draw for many photographers who book this tour. Everything is set against the rugged beauty of Bulgaria’s vulture habitats.
What to Expect
Vultures and Golden Jackals
Watch and photograph Griffon and Cinereous Vultures as they circle and feed, along with Golden Jackals, which are often a highlight of the tour and one of the main reasons many photographers choose it.
Professional Guidance
A professional photographer guides you throughout the tour, helping you hone your skills and learn the best techniques for shooting these remarkable species in their natural environment.
Full Day Hide Sessions
Every day, our guide takes you to the hide early in the morning, before sunrise, and helps set up all your gear. This is an all day activity, it is not possible to leave the hide until sunset, so patience and preparation are key.
Success Depends on Discipline
Your success with these species is closely tied to the guide’s experience, but also to your ability to follow the rules the guide will explain before entering the hide.
Rugged Balkan Scenery
Set against the dramatic landscapes of Bulgaria’s Balkan Mountains, the tour offers a thrilling wildlife photography experience in one of Europe’s last strongholds for vultures and jackals alike.
The price of this tour is:
990 euro/pers
The price is per person (accommodation in a double room), per tour and it is in euro (EUR).
150 euro/pers/program single supplement
Data for this program in 2026/2027:
Period | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|
12 Nov - 15 Nov | 750 | |
10 Dec - 13 Dec | 750 |
Click on available number of place in the table and fill up the form. Our agents will process the request and answer to you (usually in less then 24h). Please check also the SPAM folder for our email.
*DISCLAIMER – this tour implies border crossing to Bulgaria. It’s your own responsibility to check the request of personal documents, visas or other aspects, depends by your nationality.
Included in this price:
- GUIDE – professional phtographer
- Accommodation at 3* level, in double room, for 3 nights
- Half board (dinner on the first day, breakfast and dinner for days 2 and 3, breakfast on day 4)
- 2 days in hide for VULTURES and GOLDEN JACKALS photography
- Fees for visiting the Danube Delta
Optionally:
- Lunch meal – can be ordered to the accommodation, to go, 20 euro/person.
- Bucharest (including Airport) transfers – 300 euro/car/one way for 1-6 persons
The price does not include:
- Beverages, other than water
- Lunch meal
- Insurance of any kind (travel, goods, etc.)
Children policy:
- Minimum age to participate is 12
- Children over 12 years are charged as adults
- Responsibility of children’s supervision during trips belong to parents
Itinerary
Day 1 – Meeting Point in Sliven Area | Dinner
We’ll be waiting for you in the Sliven area, Bulgaria, until dinner time. The exact meeting point, including GPS coordinates, will be sent to you upon booking.
Dinner at the accommodation.
Days 2 and 3 – Hide sessions
Every morning, the guide will take you to the hide, before sunrise. Breakfast is to go. The photo sessions takes until sunrise.
Dinner to the accommodation.
Day 4 – Breakfast | Departure
After breakfast, the program ends.
The hide
Is large enough to stand, have comfortable chairs.
You’ll shoot with the lenses outside of the small windows (no glass between front lens and your subjects).
Details
Group Confirmation
This program is running with minimum 2 persons subscribed.
Shared Program
Being a SHARED program, this means the whole group goes with the same car/boat, at the same hours (hours detailed in the program). Please be on board at scheduled time.
For the hide photo sessions:
- Please have with you enough batteries and cards. No power source is available to the hide.
- Tripod it’s a must. If you travel without a tripod, ask us to borrow one.
- Lenses used: 600-800mm for close ups of the birds, details etc. 300-500mm general shootings, 200-300mm for groups of birds, large scenes. Once you set a lens in the morning, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE to change it during the day.
Booking
Bookings are based on 30% deposit. You’ll receive a payment link.
More then 90 days before the program you can postpone the trip (you will receive a voucher available 2 years). Less then 90 days before the trip, the deposit is non refundable.
The remaining balance can be paid on arrival at our boarding point in cash or by payment link (LEI/RON or EURO).
Contact
Email: contact@discoverdanubedelta.com
Phone: (Voice, SMS, WatsApp): +40 757 894 456 | +40 749 120 009
* For bookings or requests, we always prefer to communicate by email. Thank you!
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