{"id":24447,"date":"2019-06-28T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T06:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=24447"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:40:30","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:40:30","slug":"bear-watching-holidays-slovenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/bear-watching-holidays-slovenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Unusual bear-watching holidays in Slovenia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once upon a time lived a brown bear. He wanted to live in a calm and clean environment<\/strong>. He was longing for a comfortable bed, delicious gastronomy, tasty delights and people who would respect him.<\/strong> The bear has chosen sLOVEnia, why wouldn’t you too?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Source: Marco Secchi via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Approximately 60% of Slovenia is covered in green forests<\/strong>. Due to their density and scarce population, these forests are\u00a0an ideal habitat for\u00a0the brown bear – the King of Slovenian forests. <\/strong>It\u00a0can mainly be found in the southern part of Slovenia \u2013 in Notranjska and Ko\u010devsko regions<\/strong> where more than\u00a0560 brown bears live. Slovenia has the highest population density of bears in Europe,<\/strong> which means that humans and bears share the same space and coexist with each other.<\/p>\n

Despite its clumsy and slow appearance, the brown bear is a great traveler, often covering tens of kilometers per day, a good runner, a better climber, and a fast swimmer. \u00a0Bear-watching holidays<\/strong>\u00a0are becoming an emerging tourism trend<\/strong> gaining more and more attention from the travelers seeking authentic wildlife experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Source: Christine Sonvilla for Slovenia.info<\/div><\/div>\n

A bear is generally avoiding any confrontations with humans.<\/strong> The challenge occurs when it becomes fearless and starts to associate the presence of humans with the food (it curiously opens the garbage bins, checks if there is something sweet in the beehives, etc.). To maintain its independence and stimulate tolerance<\/strong> between bears and people, <\/strong>the\u00a0bear-friendly label<\/a><\/strong> was developed.\u00a0Select among an exclusive range of premium quality products and services<\/strong> that will support the local community and contribute to the long-term coexistence with bears by investing in the protection of livestock, beehives and bear-proof garbage bins.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Source: Christine Sonvilla for Slovenia.info<\/div><\/div>\n

Here are 5 authentic tips for responsible bear-watching holidays in Slovenia<\/strong> that absolutely must appear on your eco-travel list!<\/p>\n

1. Secretly observe a brown bear from the bear-hides<\/h2>\n

Learn about the life of bears in their natural habitat from up close. Observe bears from the safe bear-hides with an experienced guide<\/strong> and find out how the locals live with bears. Spend a day out with the bears and get memorable experiences that will leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n

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Source: Marjan Artnak for Slovenia.info<\/div><\/div>\n

2. For your bear-watching holidays experience unique brown bear photo hunt<\/h2>\n
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Source: Blake Cheek via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Photo hunt<\/strong> is ideal if you are a passionate photographer and eager to experience it all: divine nature, brown bears, pristine forests, and other wildlife. Take photos of the bears in love,<\/strong> a mother with newborn cubs<\/strong> and many more from the secret life of bears. Explore the most scenic wilderness areas in southern Slovenia and take fascinating photos of these forest giants with you!<\/p>\n\n\t\t