Private Bulgaria Birding with Tihomir Stefanov

A flexible private Bulgaria birding guide listing with ornithologist Tihomir Stefanov, covering coastal wetlands, Danube sites, steppe, mountains and Sofia-area birding according to target birds and season.

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  • 1 day
  • Group 1-0 people
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Private tour
  • Pace: Flexible private birding across Bulgarian wetlands, coast, steppe, mountains and migration sites.
  • Language: English
  • City: Sofia
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About this tour

Tihomir Stefanov is a Bulgaria-based ornithologist and birding guide whose public Orniverse profile lists him as happy to guide birders at a wide set of Bulgarian sites.

This BirdWatch review draft is conservative because no fixed public package tours or prices were found. It presents one flexible private guiding service that can be shaped around the guest's time, target birds, season and preferred regions.

Possible route areas include Sofia and Vitosha, the Burgas wetlands, the northern Black Sea coast, Eastern Rhodopes and northern Bulgaria/Danube birding sites. Dates, duration, transport, meals, accommodation, site fees, price and final target birds should be confirmed by Tihomir after an enquiry through BirdWatch.

Guides

Tihomir Stefanov
Ornithologist and birding guide
English, Bulgarian; other languages to confirm
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Day 1
Sofia, Vitosha and western wetlands
Vitosha
Wetlands, coast, steppe, cliffs, forest or mountain habitats depending on the selected route.

Birding can start from Sofia with Vitosha and nearby marshes or reservoirs, then adjust the day around target species, weather and access.

Relevant profile-listed sites for this route block include Vitosha, Dragoman Marsh, Aldomirovtsi Marsh, Mramor Reservoir. The exact number of days, order of visits, transport and access details should be confirmed by Tihomir for each enquiry.

Day 2
Burgas wetlands and southern Black Sea
Atanasovsko Lake
Wetlands, coast, steppe, cliffs, forest or mountain habitats depending on the selected route.

A coastal-wetland route can combine Burgas lakes, Poda and nearby Black Sea sites for waterbirds, migration and seasonally rich shorebird birding.

Relevant profile-listed sites for this route block include Atanasovsko Lake, Lake Burgas, Poda Nature Reserve, Lake Pomorie, Mandrensko Lake, Blatoto Alepu, Cap Emine. The exact number of days, order of visits, transport and access details should be confirmed by Tihomir for each enquiry.

Day 3
Northern Black Sea steppe and lakes
Durankulak Lake
Wetlands, coast, steppe, cliffs, forest or mountain habitats depending on the selected route.

Northern coastal and steppe sites can be requested for wintering geese, raptors, coastal migrants and open-country birding.

Relevant profile-listed sites for this route block include Durankulak Lake, Shabla Lake, Cape Kaliakra. The exact number of days, order of visits, transport and access details should be confirmed by Tihomir for each enquiry.

Day 4
Eastern Rhodopes and raptor country
Gorno Pole - Madzharovo
Wetlands, coast, steppe, cliffs, forest or mountain habitats depending on the selected route.

Eastern Rhodopes and Sakar-area sites can be shaped around raptors, cliffs, dry country and river-valley birding.

Relevant profile-listed sites for this route block include Gorno Pole - Madzharovo, Studen Kladenets, Dolna Kula, Levka, Byalgradets. The exact number of days, order of visits, transport and access details should be confirmed by Tihomir for each enquiry.

Day 5
Danube wetlands and northern Bulgaria
Srebarna Nature Reserve
Wetlands, coast, steppe, cliffs, forest or mountain habitats depending on the selected route.

Northern Bulgaria options include Danube wetlands, limestone valleys and nature parks, with the final route set according to target birds and travel time.

Relevant profile-listed sites for this route block include Srebarna Nature Reserve, Persina Nature Park, Kalimok ponds, Rusenski Lom Nature Park, Suha reka, Strelkovo. The exact number of days, order of visits, transport and access details should be confirmed by Tihomir for each enquiry.

Locations & map

  • Aldomirovtsi Marsh - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Atanasovsko Lake - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Blatoto Alepu - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Byalgradets - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Cap Emine - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Cape Kaliakra - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Dolna Kula - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Dragoman Marsh - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Durankulak Lake - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Gorno Pole - Madzharovo - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Kalimok ponds - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Kaloyanowo Reservoir - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Lake Burgas - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Lake Pomorie - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Levka - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Mandrensko Lake - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Mramor Reservoir - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Persina Nature Park - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Poda Nature Reserve - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Pyasachnik Reservoir - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Rakovski Reservoir - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Rusenski Lom Nature Park - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Shabla Lake - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Shishmantsi Marsh - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Silkosia Nature Reserve - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Smolian Lakes - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Srebarna Nature Reserve - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Strelkovo - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Studen Kladenets - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Suha reka - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Vitosha - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Yatata Reserve - Bulgaria Bulgaria (Birding site listed on Tihomir Stefanov's public Orniverse guide profile.)
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Included

  • Private birding guidance - Exact guiding scope and selected sites to confirm.
  • Custom route planning - Route adapted to time, season, target birds and access conditions.
  • Ground transport and fuel - Vehicle and transfer costs to confirm for the selected route.
  • Meals and drinks - Included only if stated in the final quotation.
  • Accommodation - Included only if stated in the final quotation.
  • Entrance, permit, boat or local site fees - Confirm current local access costs before booking.
  • Flights, insurance and personal expenses

Transport & stays

  • Private vehicle / custom ground transport Transport details, vehicle type and pickup point to confirm with Tihomir for the selected route. | Meet: Sofia, hotel pickup or selected birding site to confirm | Pickup: Airport, hotel or site pickup can be requested and must be confirmed in the final plan.

Policies & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and route-change terms are confirmed with the final quotation.

Payment Terms

Price, currency, deposit and payment schedule are confirmed for the agreed guiding plan.

Insurance & Safety

Travel insurance with medical and cancellation cover is recommended.
Follow guide and site instructions; weather, road access and wetland conditions can change.
Is this a fixed tour package?

No. The source profile lists Tihomir as available to guide at many Bulgarian birding sites, but does not publish fixed package dates, prices or inclusions.

Which areas can be requested?

Requests can focus on Sofia and Vitosha, Burgas wetlands, northern Black Sea sites, Eastern Rhodopes, Danube wetlands or other profile-listed Bulgarian birding sites.

How is the final price confirmed?

Use the BirdWatch enquiry form with dates, group size and target birds. BirdWatch will forward the request so Tihomir can confirm availability, route, logistics and price.

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