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Iberian lynx 4x4 Tour in Sierra de Andújar

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 passes through to observe and photograph them, in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park and its surroundings.

Sierra de Andújar Natural Park
Lince ibérico Sierra Morena
Rabilargo ibérico
Buitre negro
Ciervo ibérico

  • Half day: 5-6 hours

  • Full-time: 8-9 hours

The duration depends on the time of year in which the activity takes place.

Please contact us before booking the activity.

From May 1st to October 15th, the activity is divided into two departures: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Check out the special rates for this date.

Activity description

Enjoy a 4x4 excursion led by expert local guides through the public areas of the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park and its surroundings, with the goal of observing the Iberian lynx.

 

During the tour, your guide will explain the characteristics of their habitat, as well as aspects of their biology and behavior, and you will follow specific routes and wait at common observation sites.

You'll also be able to learn about some of the conservation efforts that have been carried out in the area to recover populations of this endangered species.

 

The activity takes place in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park and its surroundings, in the province of Jaén, and the itinerary and waiting areas will depend on the latest sightings and other species you wish to observe during the day.

 

The Iberian lynx population center in the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park currently has just over 200 Iberian lynx specimens, making it one of the best places to observe them in the world.

 

During the tour, it is also possible to observe a multitude of species of mammals and birds, as well as reptiles and amphibians depending on the time of year.

In addition, we will try to show you any footprints, tracks, or areas we have previously located that indicate the presence of the Iberian lynx.

 

Let your guide recommend you; the experience and information you gain about sightings each day will make your visit much more successful.

 

Some species you can observe during your visit:

  • BIRDS: Spanish imperial eagle, Griffon vulture, Black vulture, Golden eagle, Short-toed eagle, Booted eagle, Common buzzard, Eurasian goshawk, Sparrow hawk, Iberian magpie, Iberian green woodpecker, Little owl, Grey heron, Crag martin, Blue rock thrush, Red-legged partridge, Corn bunting, Thekla lark, Hoopoe, Hawfinch, European bee-eater, Woodchat shrike, Iberian grey shrike, Red kite, Black kite, Eagle owl, Black stork, Kingfisher.

  • MAMMALS: Iberian deer, Fallow deer, Mouflon, Spanish ibex, European otter, Iberian lynx, Dormouse, Free-tailed bat, Common pipistrelle.

  • REPTILES: Ocellated lizard, long-tailed lizard, Spanish lizard, common gecko, red-tailed lizard.

  • AMPHIBIANS: natterjack toad, common toad, spadefoot toad, common frog, southern frog, common salamander, Iberian newt, pygmy newt, gallipato.

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Includes:

4x4 vehicle

And all travel during the activity.

Breakfast in the countryside

From local products + bottled water.​​​

Optical material

High-end binoculars and telescope.

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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.

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Rates:

FULL TIME

Price per person (per vehicle and guide):

From October 16 to April 30

 

1 pax. - 220 euros

2 pax. - 140 euros / person

3 or pax. - 120 euros / person

 

VAT included 21%

FULL TIME

Price per person (per vehicle and guide):

From May 1st to October 15th

(one departure in the morning and one departure in the afternoon):

1 pax. - 280 euros

2 pax. - 180 euros / person

3 or 4 pax. - 140 euros / person

Notes:

  • Observation of target species can range from a few meters to several hundred meters. This is a factor that cannot be controlled during activities.

  • Nature is unpredictable, so we assume no responsibility for weather conditions or other external factors that may affect the normal behavior of wildlife.

  • Patience and silence are required to be successful during waiting.

RESPONSIBLE, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBSERVATION​

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  • To responsibly observe endangered wildlife, it is essential to follow your guide's guidelines.

  • All observations made are of animals in complete freedom.

  • We do not use any type of bait or attractant for observing and photographing the Iberian lynx.

We also do not collaborate with other companies that do so.

  • The use of bird calls is not permitted under any circumstances.

  • Our professional ethics and compliance with the law are paramount in all our activities.

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

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