Armeniș, Romania·July 30 - August 3 2021
Step into the depth of nature with an immersive and enriching wilderness experience.
SOLD OUTRe-root yourself in the European wild and activate your everyday nature awareness in the Bison Hillock. Take this unique opportunity to step into the depth of nature, go through an immersive and enriching experience. The loss of wild nature at our fingertips in most European countries has disconnected society at large from the natural world. In the challenges of today's generations, it is vital to reroot society in nature. Explore a European bison rewilding area and be mentored by an experienced and certified Wilderness Guide in ethical birding, tracking, and nature observation. Wind down at a campfire after a freshly cooked meal by a local chef and sleep in a comfortable tent. Contribute to the local economy by employing local chefs, drivers, and small food producers from the local community.
Whether it's in the wild or at the table, our experienced and knowledgeable hosts are conscious to create a welcoming space of comfort where each participant can relax and enjoy nature.
Accomodation in a tented camp on folding beds with sleeping bags that we provide
Accomodation in a local guesthouse, with heating, bathroom, hot water
All meals, including picnic in nature on both days, handmade by local producers, sourced from small-scale farming
Local 4x4 transport necessary from the Armeniș Visitor Center located in the village, to more remote areas, where the nature safari starts and the bison roam freely
Transfer to Armeniș from airport/train station
Water bottles
Trekking gear
Experience for up to 6 people. Price per person varies depending on group size.
FROM$731.04/pp
Măgura Zimbrilor
We are based in the Southern Carpathians near the Bison Hillock rewilding area, where over 100 bison roam free across one of Europe's most bio-diverse natural landscapes. Experience this wilderness for yourself and activate your everyday nature awareness. Your participation directly contributes to this rewilding initiative by engaging the local community and supporting local green services.
For the Wild Roots itinerary, a good level of fitness is required. Participants will need to be able to walk in a mountainous region for up to 4 hours during an activity. Following bison and other mammal tracks can lead us into difficult terrain, including steep slopes, crossing mountain streams, or thickly vegetated areas. The usual altitudes covered lie around 600-1000 m a.s.l. Although the activities are not aimed at hiking and covering distance, participants may have to hike to reach hotspots of wildlife activity. Please get in touch, should you have questions regarding the itinerary and your level of fitness.
Day backpack, water container (min. 2 L), warm clothes, rainproof gear and shoes, binoculars, camp shoes (e.g. sandals), personal medicines, some snacks from home if you prefer, small field notebook and a sense of adventure.
This is an instrument that keeps giving back to nature by funding small conservation projects to help maintain the wildness of the area. The fund is managed by WWF involving locals in choosing and implementing the local projects. From small river restoration projects to reducing pressure on certain habitats, we give back 10% of what you pay to nature.
We set up a safari camp at a site with marvelous views to the Țarcu Mountain and surrounding hills, where you will hear only birds and the sound of the wind. There is an inspiring outdoor shower, built with natural materials like stone and a braided screen. In the dwelling you can find a well stocked pantry for the picnics during the experience. Electricity for battery charging is available via a solar panel.
Enjoy a peaceful night in a village accommodation with all the modern amenities, that helps you pace yourself after a long travel or the time in nature. It is either a traditional house that has been renovated conserving its charm, or a newly built wooden tiny house that is inspired by traditional crafts, like shingle cover or the gable roof.
The house is stocked with sustainable cosmetics produced locally and is observing the WeWilder principles of sustainability.