4x4 private photo safari in Gorski Kotar

In Gorski Kotar the history has borne witness to a succession of cultures that have created an invaluable treasure trove, which unfolds before your very eyes. From the prehistoric and medieval monuments left behind by different cultures to the present day, this is an area that will win you over. If you've ever found yourself fantasising about setting off into the soothing wilderness, then this is the right place for you. If nature allows it, you can catch a glimpse of the beasts of prey and your camera is going to be chock-full of beautiful photos of the scenery and wildlife. Find your own rhythm, become one with nature and awaken your inner adventurer.

Gorski Kotar, Croatia's green oasis with crystal-clear lakes, springs, rivers and the shade of centennial trees will provide you with a holiday experience like no other with busy days and a chance to get a good night's sleep.

The diversity of the flora and fauna, the breath-taking views, the active holidays in both the summer and the winter, the cultural heritage and tradition, the customs and the nearly forgotten flavours are all excellent reasons to visit this unique area.

Risnjak Nature Park spreads across 10 ha and has been protected since 1963. The source of the Kupa River, just one of the many unsolved mysteries of the karst, is one of the most forceful, lengthiest and deepest river sources in Croatia. The water mass has formed a mesmerising turquoise lake at a height of 321 m above sea level. The upper flow of the Kupa River has been dubbed the enchanting Butterfly Valley due to the abundance of flora and fauna.

Bukovača hunting ground, located between the towns of Ogulin and Vrbovsko, is a mountainous hunting ground whose highest peak, Veliki Vrh, rises up to 735 m above sea level. Various species of mountain game inhabit this picturesque region, such as the brown bear, deer, roe deer, wild boar and rabbit, as well as the snipe, quail, mallard, fox, marten, badger...

This area of Gorski Kotar is also known as the “green heart of Croatia“ due to the vast diversity of flora and fauna. This is also the only habitat in this part of Europe of three different beasts of prey - the bear, wolf and lynx. As far as big game is concerned, here you can find the king of the forest – the deer –and its smaller counterpart the roebuck, as well as wild boars.

White (Bijele) and Saddle (Samarske) Rocks is a strict reserve. It adheres to the strictest regime of environmental protection, is situated in the central part of Velika Kapela and does not form a single mountain range, but instead consists of smaller and larger scattered ridges. It also includes oddly-shaped limestone with silver fir, spruce and beech forests growing on stone blocks.

The reserve holds the edelweiss, the great yellow gentian and watercress, while the protected environment serves as the habitat of bears, weasels, dormice and martens.

The highest peak of Saddle Rocks rises up to 1302 m, while the White Rocks are situated to the west and the highest peak rises up to 1335 m. Here nature has really been given free rein to create the most incredible and amazing rock formations, which it has done in such detail that its “craftsmanship“ surpasses anything that has ever been created by humans.