Wildlife holidays in Belarus
Belarus landscape
Belarus (previously known as Byelorussia or 'White Russia') was one of the former component republics of the Soviet Union which gained independence from the disintegrating union in 1991. Situated in the heart of the continent, with Poland its neighbour to the west, it is a low-lying country that boasts over 1,000 lakes and large tracts of primary forest, which provide refuge for many species of mammals and birds. In this largely rural landscape many villagers still live a traditional style of life, scarcely affected by the tumultuous developments that have taken place around them in Europe. In such settlements there is a reliance on the benevolence of nature in the seasonal harvesting of wild mushrooms and fruits, while firewood collected from the forests provides the fuel for cooking and heating.
Natuertrek tours to Belarus
Naturetrek offer a range birdwatching and natural history holidays to Belarus in spring.
Belarus in Spring
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An 8-day birdwatching and natural history holiday exploring the primeval oak forests and wetlands of the Pripiatsky Reserve.
