Danube Delta Holidays

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Covering more than 2,000 square miles in eastern Romania, the Danube delta, where Europe's longest river meets the Black Sea, is one of the continent's last great wildernesses. Its vast expanses of waterways, lakes, reed-beds, marshes and islands constitute some of the most important wetlands in the world and are home to a huge concentration of wildlife, particularly birdlife, and you'd be forgiven for thinking that you'd been transported to the depths of Africa. A key migration hub between cooler norther and warmer equatorial climes, it shelters over 300 bird species (including Europe's largest colony of pelicans) many of which also breed here. This makes the delta the finest short-haul destination from the UK - to find something compatible you would have to travel to Africa or South America, and it would not be an exaggeration to say there are a lot of similarities with Botswana's extraordinary Okavango Delta. Having survived various barmy communist purposes, the delta now enjoys protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a paradise for nature lovers. You needn't be a mad keen ornithologist to appreciate the delta - simply enjoy being surrounded by natural beauty and big, open country where you can really spread your winds - which is presumably why the birds like it so much. All in all, the Danube Delta is a great place to migrate to for a few days (breeding optional).

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"It was all good; there were too many memorable moments to list. The app was excellent and our driver was outstanding. He could not have done more or been better - an excellent travelling campanion."

N - UK
Published on 3rd June 2025

"The holiday was great. The Inn on Balaban was a wonderful start to the break, with lovely rooms and views to die for. Excellent guided tour of Bran Castle. Sighisoara citadel was beautiful as was Miklosvar - very relaxing and our Szeckler guide was very eager to show us his part of Transylvania. Our room in the annex there was wonderful. Dinner in the cellar after the cows were seen home was very pleasant too. Zalanpatak has the most spectacular setting. Our last day was spent on a horse and cart trip up into the hills and a delicious BBQ lunch in a spectacular flower meadow. All in all, amazing forests, views, vistas and flower meadows; very relaxing environment and slow pace. Thank you! "

David - Manchester
Published on 26th August 2019

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Who are Danube Delata Holidays best for?

As one of Earth’s last great wildernesses and the world’s only river delta biosphere reserve, the Danube Delta has unsurprisingly been given UNESCO World Heritage status. As the Danube River meets the Black Sea, the landscape turns into a watery wilderness. A key migration hub for water birds, the delta is the perfect place for avid twitchers, wildlife lovers and those who just appreciate the wonder of wetlands. Millions of Egyptian white pelicans arrive every spring to raise their young, alongside Arctic geese, white tailed eagles and glossy ibises.

What are the best ways to discover the Danube Delta?

Our favourite thing to do on Danube Delta holidays is to head out onto the waterways with a private guide to take in the wildlife from the water. Float through thick lily pads and past verdant forestry as you look out for all kinds of animals from wildcats and foxes to wolves and boar. The delta is also home to semi-wild horses that roam the Leta Forest, which are always lovely to catch a glimpse of. At the end of a long day of exploring, spend the late afternoon on foot wandering around the water’s edge and having a good leg stretch before watching the sun set over the waterways of the delta with a drink in hand.

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