Beaver safari in river Säveån
Wild beavers a quarter from town???
Join a beaver safari in Säveån! We make our way through paddlandes in packrafts to get the best possible chance to see the swimming rodents.
The beaver is most active early morning and late evening. It is a very timid species, but in the late evening and early morning you can see them swimming in the surface of the water. Our beaver safaris therefore start in the evening to be in the right place when it starts to get dark.
We can meet beavers anywhere along our journey, but there are some areas where the chance of seeing them is greater. In these places, we lay down completely still to give them a chance to arrive. With binoculars, you can also watch from longer distances.
Nature rules no one and beavers are free creatures. Although we often see beavers in Säveån, it is not guaranteed that you will see the animals on every trip. On the other hand, we will certainly see traces of their rampage and learn more about how they live and both influence and are influenced by us humans.
Packrafts are inflatable boats weighing just over 2 kg. They are about a meter wide and very stable. Everyone can paddle packraft after a short walkthrough.
We assume that you are proficient in swimming and use a life jacket during the entire paddling trip.
What's included
- Guide/Instructor
- Boat, paddle and life jacket for each participant
- Drybag to store clothes in
- Simple coffee
Practical information
Each participant must bring:
- It can get cold in the evening so put on warm clothes
- Rainwear for protection against rain and splashes
- Dry change for upper and lower body
- Swim slippers/sandals/boots to walk in the water
- Binoculars if you want to be able to see from afar
The exact time and direction/coordinates to the place where we will meet will be emailed 48-36 hours before the scheduled start.
Äventyrsbyrån Paddeln och Pedalen
My name is Joakim Ekendahl and I live in Gothenburg. Short and long expeditions by bike, canoeing in the sea and in streams, hiking in the mountains and lowlands and other types of outdoor activities have always been my passion. After many professional years in various offices…
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