Bison Safari, History & Culture

Rewilding in Romania

DAY 1 Flying to Romania

Pack your bags, because today your rewilding in Romania trip, including a bison safari, begins with an early morning flight from London to Timisoara. The flight takes just under three hours, so you'll have time to read up on this admirable rewilding project before landing in Timisoara in western Romania at lunchtime. Once you have landed in Romania you'll be met by your driver for your transfer to the village of Armenis, which takes two hours. Once you have arrived, your guide will meet you for a short presentation introducing you to the next few days before you sit down to a delicious dinner.

DAY 2 More Bison Tracking and Camp Moments

After waking in the wildness, you have a campfire cooked breakfast waiting for you this morning, on your rewilding in Romania trip. You have another chance to head out in search of bison today, the trek will take around four hours in total and hopefully you will stumble across another herd of these majestic animals.

Hiking back into the camp, where lunch will be waiting for you, take the chance to rest and relax after the activity of the last few days. You have the afternoon to yourself, to spend around the camp, enjoying the peaceful silence of your surroundings, before departing for a local village and guesthouse, which will be your home for the evening. Warm and welcoming, you will be greeted with a delicious home-style meal after a couple of days the campfire fare.

DAY 3 Tour of Sighisoara and Visit to a Local Household

This morning it's time to travel back in time during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the few medieval citadels that is still inhabited: Sighisoara. After an hour-and-a-half drive, you will be spending the morning visiting the incredible and ancient fortified church, along with its Clock Tower, covered stairs and guild towers. After your church wanderings this morning it's time to see how local people are living in harmony with the land, during a visit to a local family who grow organic herbs and spices. In their search for a simpler life, this family now grow dry and medicinal plants, which they then package to sell as teas and infusions. Sit with them, finding out more about their wealth of knowledge when it comes to plants, nature and the benefits of living a life in sync with nature's natural cycles.

After lunch with them, chatting and discovering more about their fantastic garden, it's time to head back to your hotel for an afternoon to yourself and a delicious supper.

DAY 4 Beekeeping in Crit and Exploring Viscri

This morning on your rewilding in Romania trip, your private transfer will whisk you away to Crit, a drive that will take about 30 minutes. You'll be heading towards the home of a local beekeeper - who happens to provide honey to the British Royal Household. Passionate about his craft, spend some time with him as he shows you the ropes of traditional beekeeping, from wonderful creatures themselves, to the delicious product, that they produce.

You'll move from bees onto Viscri, which is only 20 minutes away. The most visited village in Transylvania, it is populated by Saxons, Romanians and Romany gypsies and is brimming with ancient sites and historic moments. Take some time exploring the streets and peering into its UNESCO-listed fortified church. You could also visit other fortified villages in the surrounding villages and meet local people. If you would prefer a more physical activity this afternoon, you could go hiking through the meadows and forests that surround the village. Alternatively, you could visit the local blacksmith, to learn more about working iron, or visit the local-tile maker, to see how he works with clay. There is also the opportunity to book a session with the local furniture painter, we can also arrange for you to have lunch with a local Saxon lady, for a taste of authentic Transylvanian food.

A local Guesthouse will be your home for the next two nights. Set in a unique place, the house is the perfect starting point for numerous hiking routes, you can even walk out to a bat cave, should you wish to see these fascinating flying mammals before settling down for the night.