Tistel Wildlife Guiding

Norway is one of Europe's last wilderness areas, this tour has a real isolation feel to it so you can experience true wilderness in a world where this is becoming rarer. Elk/Moose are common in the National Park and unlike a lot of National Parks it is also home to Norway's 4 large predators the Brown Bears, Wolves, Lynx and Wolverines. The National Park is playing an important part for these animals expanding population in Norway As for the Birdlife, Bramblings, Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Tree Pipits and Redstarts are some of the most common species in the Park and Golden Eagles, Hawk owls and Capercaillie are also regularly seen. The Serbian Jays is found here and is not normally seen ...Read more >

The Cairngorms. A mountain range in the Eastern Highlands of Scotland. Its rocky outcrops and steep granite cliffs give it a tundra - like quality, with snow covered peaks all year round. With heights reaching up to 1200m above sea level, this stunning and rugged environment hosts a plethora of wildlife. From Scottish Crossbills to Black Grouse to Red Deer, Otters and pine martins, with a bit of patience, local knowledge and a good guide, these are a few of the species that you might be lucky enough to see on a Scottish Camping Safari. I trained in South Africa so my style of guiding differs from most European Wildlife Guides. I am a tracker, a trails guide and I have qualifications in ...Read more >

The tours will be held in Perthshire around the town of Pitlochry which was voted the 3rd most romantic holiday destination in the UK. Pitlochry is surrounded by beautiful scenery and has changed little since the Victorian era. This is a no frills camping safari and active holiday with a high level of client care, We will be camping in the Tay Forest using light weight tents but you will have a portable toilet and shower so there will be some level of comfort. The food will be prepared using a small stove. Other activities include hiking up Ben Vrackie, whisky tasting, visiting the Loch of the Lowes and Astronomy. Added Extras: Water activities such as Canyoning, White Water Rafting ...Read more >

In the Winter it can get dark by 3 pm so this allows for a unique form of wildlife guiding by using night vision equipment in one of Scotland best National Parks. Accommodation On this tour We will use a base camp in the heart of the Cairngorms. We will be staying in a large walk in tipi style tent which has a large living area with a wood burning stove for your comfort and to prepare the food. It also has a kettle attached to it so you can help yourself to tea, coffee ad hot chocolate to warm you up. There are 2 separate bedrooms with comfy beds. Near the tent is a portable toilet and shower, you will also be able to use a solar panel charger to charge your phone. The tent is designed ...Read more >