- What is the weather in Poland?
- Do I need Polish money?
- What's the chance that we will see desired species?
- What do I have to take?
- How much walking and driving is on the trip?
What is the weather in Poland?
Everything depends on when and where we are going. Last years are quite tricky and it's good to check weather conditions just before tour to know what we could expect. You're always welcome to ask so You will be well prepared to the tour.
Generally north-east of Poland (Biebrza, Bialowieza region) during winter time is much colder (sometimes but not so often even -20, -30 degrees) than centre of the country but in summer it's much warmer (even +35 degrees in June or July).
In Carpathian regions usually there is more snow than in other parts of the country. Sometimes especially in winter it's quite windy. Temperatures could be very low in the valleys (especially in winter time when air pressure is high and inversion starts - 20 is not something rare). During summer time weather could change quickly during the day and afternoon rain or short storm is something common.
Do I need Polish money?
It's always good to have some local money with you, but it's not necessary to exchange money in your country. There will be a chance to do it in Poland or to simply withdraw them from one of many ATM's. Theoretically you may not need them but if you'd like to buy a gift or something special for yourself it will be necessary. In most places you can pay by pay-card or credit card as well.
What's the chance that we will see desired species?
We can't promise that we will spot those, but we can promise that we will do our best to do so. Wildlife tours in Poland it's not a kind of African Safari with species almost 100% guaranteed. We often see tracks, signs of activity or we even hear wild animals - but not always we have a luck to see them. We don't use hides with bait to attract animals. We drive, we walk across their territories, we search, we encounter evidences that they are not far, we are in good time in best locations and the only thing we need is a little of luck to cross our trail with one we want.
Some species on some trips are almost guaranteed - for eg. geese at geese tour to Biebrza basin in march (details could be always found in tour description).
What do I have to take?
There are some things it's good to have and some absolutely necessary to have.
Obligatory:
- passport / id-card (we walk often at the border of Poland and EU and border guides are very curious who is walking there).
- information about illnesses and life-threatening health problems
- ICE Card
Good to have:
Besides all standard tourist equipment:
- Binoculars (eventually we have some to share)
- Scope (we have one to share)
- Camera
- Rain coat
- Wellingtons (winter, spring, autumn)
- Warm socks (winter, spring, autumn)
- Gloves (winter, spring, autumn)
- Warm hat (winter, spring, autumn)
- Vacuum flask / Thermos
- Flashlight
- Trekking shoes
- Backpack
- Hand warmers
- ...
How much walking and driving is on the trip?
It depends on the tour. In description of every tour there is a short information, but as we travel in small groups, and we try to make you feel as good as possible, co we can change slightly our plans during each trip after talk onboard.
