Hungary's Great Mayfly Emergence

Tour Code: HUN06

This 7-night tour should delight the all-round naturalist with a wealth of birdlife, butterflies, dragonflies, small mammals and the truly spectacular emergence of mayflies.

8 days from
£2,095 (Inc flights)
Land only price from
£1,895
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Hungary still preserves some of the best natural areas in Europe due to less intensive farming practices and relatively little industrial development. Mayflies used to be abundant all over Europe, but river pollution and habitat destruction depleted them. Hungary however, still preserves a good population and the mass emergence which takes place along Tisza River in the second half of June is one of the most wonderful spectacles of nature. Hungary also offers an abundance of other wildlife including butterflies in large numbers, dragonflies, amphibians and reptiles. The birdlife in the visited areas is also extremely rich and we are likely to see such enigmatic birds as European Bee-eater, European Roller, Great Bustard, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Saker and Red-footed Falcon, Black Woodpecker among many others.

This two centre, 7-night tour is timed to witness a truly spectacular emergence of millions of the mayflies and other abundant wildlife along the Tisza River before driving to the Bükk Hills to explore the woodlands and meadows that are home to a wealth of nesting birds and butterflies on the wing. The opportunity to enjoy flower meadows and conduct small mammal and moth traps makes this a great tour for the all-round naturalist.

  • Witness the emergence of millions of mayflies
  • Breeding birds including Bee-eaters, Rollers and Golden Oriole 
  • Great Bustards on the Plains
  • Rich butterfly fauna & flower-filled meadows  
  • A potential for 15 species of bats & three species of dormouse
  • Expertly led by a local naturalist and Oliver Smart an accomplished wildlife photographer from the UK
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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2021

Departures Availability Cost
Wed 16th Jun - Wed 23rd Jun SPACES £2,095
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Flights:
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Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,895
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£225
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Oliver Smart
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Tour Leader: Oliver Smart

Following a childhood fascination with the natural world, Oliver went on to study ornithology at the University of Birmingham during his mid-twenties. Alongside an emerging interest in photography, learning the art of bird ringing and volunteering for the Avon Wildlife Trust, BTO and RSPB, Oliver has put time to good use. His main passion is birds and through photography he has built a diverse collection of imagery, which is represented by both RSPB Images and Alamy. Combined with a desire to travel, Oliver has explored many parts of the world; his favourite destinations usually including a seabird colony or two, where the sight, sound, smell and opportunities for a photographer are second to none. His claim to fame to date though is an image he took in the Seychelles which has been used on a bank note!

Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

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  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
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