Wildlife holidays in Hungary
Hortobagy Fishpond by Derek Moore
Hungary is a fascinating, land-locked country at the heart of central Europe, nestling in the Carpathian basin. In contrast to the dramatic revolutions in Romania and East Germany, the transition in the late 1980s from the liberal Hungarian blend of communism, the so-called "Goulash Communism", to today's free democratic state was so peaceful and trouble-free that it went almost unnoticed. As a result Hungary is now one of the most prosperous and stable countries in the region. It is also a land of rich scenic contrast, from the distant horizons of the great Hungarian steppe, to the beach-clothed woodlands of the Bukk and Buda Hills, foothills of the Carpathian Mountain range that sweeps across central and eastern Europe. These varied habitats, much of which are still tended and farmed using wildlife friendly techniques, are home to a wonderful range of fauna and flora, all easily accessible within an excellent network of national parks. Birdwatchers flock here in search of such specialities as Ural Owl, Imperial Eagle, Great Bustard, White-backed Woodpecker and Aquatic Warbler, plus the opportunity to witness one of the continent's most spectacular wildlife spectacles, the sight and sound of tens of thousands of Cranes flying into to their autumnal roosts. There is also much to offer the botanists amongst us, whilst butterfly enthusiasts are equally well rewarded with 200 species on record, more than three times the number found in the UK. So please join us on one of the following tours and let us introduce you to some the very best Magyar wildlife on offer, plus, perhaps, the occasional glass of Hungarian wine!
Naturetrek tours to Hungary
Naturetrek offer a range of wildlife holidays and natural history tours to Hungary. Spring birdwatching in the Aggtelek and, butterflies in north-eastern Hungary, birds, butterflies, dragonflies and plants in the Bukk and Hortobagy National Parks and autumn birdwatching focusing on the migration of Common Cranes, together with wildfowl, raptors and Great Bustards.
Autumn in Hungary
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An 8-day birdwatching tour to enjoy the spectacular migration of Cranes through the Hortobagy.
Butterflies of Hungary
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An 8-day butterfly holiday, run in conjunction with Butterfly Conservation, to north-eastern Hungary.
Hungary in Summer
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An 8-day natural history tour to eastern Hungary in search of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and plants.
Hungary's Bats, Mammals & other Wildlife
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An unusual 8-day mammal-watching holiday to the rolling woodlands and meadows of northern Hungary.
