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4x4 Safari for Iberian lynx observation in the
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park
Discover the territory of the Iberian lynx on a 4x4 route with professional guides. You'll take vehicle tours and wait in areas where the Iberian lynx walks through to observe and photograph them in the wild, in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park and its surroundings.
Duration of the activity
Languages
Min/Max Group
Dates
Half day: 5-6 hours
Full day: 8-10 hours
Approximate durations
Spanish
English
1-8 people
For larger groups, please inquire.
All year round, on request (check availability)
Location
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park
Jaén - Andalusia
SPAIN
Type of activity
Observation of
wildlife
Difficulty
Low-medium.
Schedules
They will depend on the time of year in which the activity is carried out.
From October 16th to April 30th, the full working day runs continuously without a midday break.
From May 1st to October 15th, the activity is divided into two departures: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. However, changes may be made depending on weather conditions, by prior arrangement.
Check out the special rates for this date.
Activity description
Enjoy a guided 4x4 tour through the public areas of the
Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, with the aim of observing the Iberian lynx.
The Iberian lynx population center in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park currently has around 180 Iberian lynx specimens, making it one of the best places in the world to observe them.
During the tour, your guide will explain the characteristics of its habitat, as well as aspects of its biology and behavior, and you will follow specific routes and wait in common observation places.
The tours are conducted by vehicle at very low speed, and during the waiting we use optical equipment (binoculars and long-range telescope) to observe wildlife.
You will also be able to learn about some of the conservation actions that have been carried out in the area to recover the populations of this threatened species.
The activity takes place in the public areas of the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park and its surroundings, in the province of Jaén, and the itinerary and the places to wait will depend on the latest sightings and the species you wish to observe during the day.
We offer the possibility of developing part of the activity in the Guarrizas River Valley, in an exclusive environment that is especially interesting for observing the Iberian lynx and other species of Iberian fauna.
During the tour, it is also possible to observe many species of mammals and birds mainly, and also reptiles or amphibians depending on the time of year.
In addition, we will try to show you footprints, tracks or areas that we have previously located and that indicate the presence of the Iberian lynx.
Before your visit, you can tell us which species you would like to see and we will try to design a tailor-made itinerary to give you the opportunity to see or photograph them.
Let yourself be guided by your guide; the experience and information obtained about sightings each day will make the activity a much more successful experience.
Some species that you can observe during your visit
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BIRDS: Spanish imperial eagle, griffon vulture, black vulture, golden eagle, short-toed eagle, booted eagle, common buzzard, Eurasian goshawk, sparrowhawk, Iberian wagtail, Iberian woodpecker, little owl, grey heron, crag martin, blue rock thrush, red-legged partridge, corn bunting, Thekla lark, hoopoe, hawfinch, European bee-eater, shrike, grey shrike, red kite, black kite, eagle owl, black stork, kingfisher.
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MAMMALS: Iberian deer, fallow deer, mouflon, wild goat, European otter, Iberian lynx, dormouse, long-tailed bat, dwarf bat.
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REPTILES: ocellated lizard, long-tailed lizard, Spanish lizard, common gecko, red-tailed lizard.
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AMPHIBIANS: natterjack toad, common toad, spadefoot toad, common frog, southern frog, common salamander, Iberian newt, pygmy newt, gallipato.
What does the experience include?
4x4 vehicle
And all travel during the activity.
Breakfast in the countryside
From local products + bottled water.
Optical material
High-end binoculars and telescope.
Teaching material
To consult information about the species we see.
Local guide
Wildlife experts. They speak Spanish and English.
Liability insurance
And authorizations to carry out the activity.
Rates
Price per person
(per vehicle and guide):
1 participant 250 euros
2 participants 140 euros
3 participants 120 euros
4 participants 105 euros
VAT 21% included
The vehicles have 4 to 8 seats.
For groups larger than 8 people, please inquire about rates.
* Example: if there are 3 participants in a vehicle,
The total price of the tour would be 120 euros x 3 = 360 euros.
Grades
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Observation of target species can range from a few meters to several hundred meters. This is a factor that cannot be controlled during activities.
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Nature is unpredictable, so we assume no responsibility for weather conditions or other external factors that may affect the normal behavior of wildlife.
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Patience and silence are required to be successful during waiting.
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Physical fitness isn't essential, but you should be able to walk for short distances. If you have any physical limitations, please let us know when booking.
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Observation of any species cannot be 100% guaranteed, as the animals live in freedom and are completely wild.
RESPONSIBLE, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBSERVATION
To conduct responsible wildlife observation, it is essential to follow your guide's instructions.
All observations are made of free animals living in complete freedom.
We do not use any type of bait or attractant for observing and photographing Iberian lynx, except at water sources. We also do not collaborate with other companies that do.
The use of bird calls is not permitted under any circumstances.
Smoking is prohibited during activities, whether inside or outside the vehicles.
Littering is not allowed. Please ask your guide for a bag.
Our professional ethics and compliance with the law are paramount in all our activities.