Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Photography Tour

5th - 12th Jun 2027 - £4499

Europe - Guided By David Miles
A Great Egret Preening Itself At One Of The Ponds Photographed At Bence Máté's Hides In Hungary During A Natureslens Wildlife Photography Holiday

Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary - 5th - 12th Jun 2027 - £4499 - Single occupancy

Reserve with a deposit of £850

No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.

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No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.

No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.

Keen wildlife photographers of all experience levels are invited to join David for this 7 night Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday in Pusztaszer, Hungary. You will capture images of various species from Bence Máté’s hides on the family farm in Hungary.

The 7 night photography holiday has an itinerary designed for capturing images of the wide variety of wildlife found on the farm & in the areas surrounding the farm.

A Black Stork Feeds At One Of The Ponds With Eurasian Spoonbills Behind Photographed At Bence Mate Hides In Hungary During A Natureslens Wildlife Photography Holiday

Over the duration of this trip, the locations should provide opportunities for capturing images of

Photographic opportunities, at the locations found on this trip, should provide opportunities for capturing images of various species, including Common Cuckoo, Common Kingfisher, Eurasian Hoopoe, Eurasian Otter, European Bee-eater, European Ground Squirrel, European Roller, Hoopoe, Little Owl, Long-eared Owl, Otter & Red Fox.

, Egrets & Herons of various types, & more.

Throughout this photography holiday, David, one of our company directors, will be on hand to guide & lead you; she will be providing assistance & advice as needed & helping you develop your skills. David will help you capture images of a wide variety of species with the array of hides available to you for capturing photographs from.

A European Bee Eater In Flight Photographed At Bence Mate Hides In Hungary During A Natureslens Wildlife Photography Holiday

Bence Máté’s farm hosts a growing number of different bird photography hides – four drinking station hides, five for capturing images of the European Roller, six dedicated to capturing images of the Hoopoe, two for Bee Eater, one for Kingfisher, two for Ground Squirrel, plus a quartet for varied species including a tower hide, a small shore hide, a cinema hide which lends itself to photographing otters & a larger hide known as the theatre hide.

Who is Bence Máté?

Bence Máté is an award-winning nature & wildlife photographer, renowned for capturing beautiful & intimate images of the natural world. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he began shooting photos at a young age & quickly recognized his deep passion for photography. In the years since then, Bence has become an internationally respected photographer, with his work appearing in many publications such as National Geographic, BBC Wildlife Magazine & Outdoor Photography.

A Black Crowned Night Heron At One Of The Ponds Photographed At Bence Mate Hides In Hungary During A Natureslens Wildlife Photography Holiday

His mission is to show the beauty of nature, & his unique & powerful images do just that. He has also spoken at numerous events around the world, inspiring & educating photographers & viewers alike with his eye for detail & his appreciation for the wonders of the natural world.

Curious what keeps photographers coming back to Bence Máté’s hides? Read why photographers keep returning to Bence Máté’s hides.

A Black Stork Runs Through One Of The Ponds With Eurasian Spoonbills Behind Photographed At Bence Máté's Hides In Hungary During A Natureslens Wildlife Photography Holiday

Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Photography Holiday Itinerary

The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.

  • Day 1 - Assemble Budapest Airport - transfer to Pusztaszer - overnight Bence's Family Farm in Pusztaszer
  • Day 2 - Day 7 - Photography of various species from the hides available on the farm & in surrounding areas - overnight Bence's Family Farm in Pusztaszer
  • Day 8 - Transfer to Budapest Airport
A Ground Squirrel Photographed At Bence Máté's Hides In Hungary During A Natureslens Wildlife Photography Holiday

Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Photography Holiday Highlights

We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.

  • Capture stunning images at Bence Máté's hides
  • Stay for 7 nights on a full board, non-shared basis
  • Make use of over 25 different hides
  • Capture images of the European Roller
  • Capture images of the Hoopoe
  • Capture images of the Bee Eater
  • Capture images of the Kingfisher
  • Capture images of the Ground Squirrel
  • Great guide to client ratio of no more than 1:7
  • Guided by Pui Hang for NaturesLens
A Hoopoe stood on a rock with its crest raised - photographed at Bence Máté's hides in Hungary during a NaturesLens wildlife photography holiday

What Do You Need To Bring With You?

The items listed below are intended as guidance rather than requirements. They outline optional & recommended clothing & camera equipment to help you prepare for the conditions & photographic opportunities you may encounter.

Clothing We Recommend

Clothing suggestions for the conditions expected.

  • Clothing suitable for moderate temperatures
  • Lightweight, breathable clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
  • Sun hat or cap
  • Sunglasses

Camera Equipment We Recommend

Suggested camera equipment for the opportunities expected.

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera body
  • Spare camera body
  • Spare batteries, charger & memory cards
  • Standard zoom lens for general wildlife photography (e.g. 24-70mm, 24-105mm)
  • Telephoto zoom lens for wildlife photography (e.g. 70-200mm, 100-400mm)
  • Super-telephoto lens (e.g. 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm)
  • Tripod
  • Lens cleaning kit
  • Camera backpack or suitable carry-on bag
  • Laptop or storage device for image backup
An Egret standing alert at one of the ponds - photographed at Bence Máté's hides in Hungary during a NaturesLens wildlife photography holiday

Intended Photographic Subjects During The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Photography Holiday

This wildlife photography holiday is carefully structured around reliable encounters with a diverse range of wildlife. Intended photography subjects include Common Cuckoo, Common Kingfisher, Eurasian Hoopoe, Eurasian Otter, European Bee-eater, European Ground Squirrel, European Roller, Hoopoe, Little Owl, Long-eared Owl, Otter & Red Fox. As with all ethical wildlife photography, sightings cannot be guaranteed.

A squabbling pair of Eurasian Spoonbills in one of the ponds - photographed at Bence Máté's hides in Hungary during a NaturesLens wildlife photography holiday

What's Included & What's Not Included On The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Photography Holiday

Before booking the Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Photography Holiday, we recommend reviewing what is included in the trip price, along with any items that are not. This helps ensure you have a clear understanding of what is covered, allowing you to focus fully on the photographic experience.

Included In The Trip Price

Most services & experiences are included in the trip price.

  • Guidance from our experienced team members
  • Accommodation on a Single occupancy basis
  • Internal transfers
  • Park fees
  • Hide access
  • Permits
  • Meals on a full board basis

Not Included In The Trip Price

Some items & services are not included in the trip price.

  • International flights
  • Internal flights
  • Camera equipment
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • All drinks
A Little Owl perched on a branch - photographed at Bence Máté's hides in Hungary during a NaturesLens wildlife photography holiday

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.

Where You'll Be Photographing on The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Photography Holiday

This holiday is built around locations including Bence Máté’s hides & Pusztaszer, which David Miles, your guide, knows well and returns to for close, reliable encounters, rather than a vague region you’re left to explore alone.

Additional Information

NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.

The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.

NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.

In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.

Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.

Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.

All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.

NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.

NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.

NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.

Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.

All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.

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Group size
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