Spain - Realm of the Iberian Lynx - A Photography Tour

Tour Code: ESP69

A 6-day photography holiday focused on searching for and photographing the elusive Iberian Lynx in southern Spain, guided by an expert wildlife photographer.

6 days from
£2,775
Land only price from
£2,545
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Once widespread across the Iberian Peninsula, the Iberian Lynx faced near extinction as a result of disease, habitat loss, and road fatalities. Thanks to extensive and coordinated conservation efforts, its status was upgraded to Vulnerable in 2024, with the population now exceeding 2,000 individuals. This 6-day wildlife photography holiday ventures into the heart of Lynx territory, combining two nights at Peñalajo with three nights in the Sierra Morena — offering some of the best opportunities in the world to photograph this elusive cat. Here, within one of Europe’s most beautifully preserved Mediterranean ecosystems, you will also encounter a wealth of other wildlife, including Otter, Mouflon, Red Deer, Wild Boar, and raptors such as Cinereous and Griffon Vultures, and the magnificent Spanish Imperial Eagle. Led by an expert wildlife photographer, this immersive experience includes dedicated hide sessions, expert tuition in the field, and time for post-shoot image review and editing.

  • Explore the last refuges of the Iberian Lynx – one of the world’s rarest species
  • Exclusive group of just 5 guests
  • Use of specialist hides
  • Red & Fallow Deer, Wild Boar, Otter & Mouflon amongst other mammals seen
  • Cinereous & Griffon Vultures & Spanish Imperial Eagle amongst many raptors
  • Guided by expert photographer
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Seville and transfer to Peñalajo
Day 2/3
Peñalajo
Day 4/5
Andújar
Day 6
Return Seville; fly London
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    A two-centre holiday using clean and comfortable hotels. 

  • Food:

    All food is included in the price, from the evening meal on the first day to breakfast on the last day.

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Thu 19th Mar – Tue 24th Mar 2 £2,775
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Flights:
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Flights are included in the tour cost
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£2,545
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£145
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
David Jackson
Dave Jackson

Tour Leader: David Jackson

Dave has been fascinated by the natural world from an early age when his dad used to take him fishing at a local lake in Hertfordshire, however, he didn’t have the concentration to sit still for long unless trying to encourage a Robin to feed from his hand! 

In adult life, he has been a long-serving committee member of the local RSPB Members’ Group and took part in the charity’s fund-raising bike rides from London to Oxford, ‘Pedal for Puffins’ and ‘Pedal for Parrots’.

Dave is also a serving committee member of the Northamptonshire Bird Club and, although birds are his first love, he has an interest in all natural history and gives illustrated talks to groups and societies from his travels to Iceland, New Zealand, Panama, South Africa, The Gambia and more.

After a career in financial services, David took early retirement and finally found “his true vocation” - leading for Naturetrek. He has now led multiple tours to countries including Iceland, Scotland, St. Lucia and The Gambia. He also leads tours in our portfolio of Vegetarian and Vegan Wildlife Holidays.

When not touring, he volunteers for Wildlife Trust BCN at Pitsford Nature Reserve SSSI where he is involved in many aspects of conservation, maintenance and survey work. 

He also runs Naturetrek’s 'Introduction to Macro Photography at Pitsford SSSI' Day Trip, where a number of Dave’s photos are displayed to commemorate the Trust’s 50-year anniversary and he is always pleased to assist those on his tours in improving their photography skills

A selection of Dave’s images (including his Eurasian Sparrowhawk voted Birdguides Photo of the Year 2022) can be viewed here: Dave J Photography.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!