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


The seven-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 Máté's Hides In Hungary During the Natureslens Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Holiday

Over the duration of this trip, the locations should provide opportunities for capturing images of Bee-Eater, Cuckoo, Eurasian Otter, European Roller, Ground Squirrel, Hoopoe, Kingfisher, Little Owl, Long-eared Owl, Otter, Egrets & Herons of various types, & more.

Throughout this photography holiday, Pui Hang, 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. Pui Hang 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 Máté's Hides In Hungary During the Natureslens Photography Hides of Hungary Holiday

Bence Máté’s farm hosts a growing number of different bird photography hides – four drinking station hides, five for capturing images of the , six dedicated to capturing images of the , two for Bee Eater, one for , two for , 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 Máté's Hides In Hungary During the Natureslens Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary 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.

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 - Photography of various species from the hides available on the farm & in surrounding areas - overnight Bence's Family Farm in Pusztaszer
  • Day 3 - Photography of various species from the hides available on the farm & in surrounding areas - overnight Bence's Family Farm in Pusztaszer
  • Day 4 - Photography of various species from the hides available on the farm & in surrounding areas - overnight Bence's Family Farm in Pusztaszer
  • Day 5 - Photography of various species from the hides available on the farm & in surrounding areas - overnight Bence's Family Farm in Pusztaszer
  • Day 6 - Photography of various species from the hides available on the farm & in surrounding areas - overnight Bence's Family Farm in Pusztaszer
  • 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 seven-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?

If you have any questions about the following, please contact us, the lists are ‘recommendations only’ & you do not need everything on the list(s).

Recommended Clothing For This Photography Holiday

Recommended Camera Equipment FOR THIS Wildlife PHOTOGRAPHY HOLIDAY

An Egret standing alert at one of the ponds - photographed at Bence Máté's hides in Hungary during a NaturesLens wildlife photography holiday

What will we be capturing images of?

Please note that we cannot guarantee that any photography subject matter or specific behaviour will be present at any given location or time this is the nature of wildlife photography.
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 Is Included & Excluded on the Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday?

If you have any questions about the following, please contact us prior to making a booking.

What Is IncludeD In The Cost Of This PHOTOGRAPHY HOLIDAY

What ExcludeD FROM THE COST OF THIS Wildlife PHOTOGRAPHY HOLIDAY

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.

Camera Insurance

Insuring your camera equipment before embarking on any wildlife photographic holiday is crucial. Our trips often involve venturing into remote, & sometimes unpredictable environments where accidents & unexpected incidents occur. Insuring your camera gear provides financial protection against theft, loss, or damage, ensuring your investment is safeguarded.

Wildlife photography involves capturing unique & irreplaceable moments, & without proper insurance, any unforeseen mishap could result in significant monetary losses. By insuring your equipment, you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that you’re covered in case of any unfortunate events, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of wildlife & capture stunning photographs without worry.

We recommend PhotoGuard for amateur photographers or Glover Howe, who we use.

You are invited to join us for our seven-night itinerary to capture images of a wide variety of species from the reknowned hides of Bence Mate located on the family farm in Hungary

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The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday is a seven-night duration event, that costs £3999 & takes place in Pusztaszer in Hungary, between the dates of 24th - 31st May 2025. It is ideal for photographing a wide variety of species from the reknowned hides of Bence Mate located on the family farm in Hungary. This photography holiday is led by Pui Hang Miles for NaturesLens.

The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday is offered on a full board, single occupancy with no single supplement payable basis.

Group size for this photography holiday is a minimum of 7 participants & a maximum of 7, plus Pui Hang.

We consider this to be a photography holiday requiring easy effort or exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this photography holiday, please contact us before making a booking enquiry.

The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday starts & ends at Budapest. Transfers are included between Budapest & Pusztaszer then onwards to .

The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday requires a deposit of £1000 to secure a place.

The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday is a seven-night duration event, that costs £3999 & takes place in Pusztaszer in Hungary, between the dates of 24th - 31st May 2025. It is ideal for photographing a wide variety of species from the reknowned hides of Bence Mate located on the family farm in Hungary. This photography holiday is led by Pui Hang Miles for NaturesLens.

The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday is offered on a full board, single occupancy with no single supplement payable basis.

Group size for this photography holiday is a minimum of 7 participants & a maximum of 7, plus Pui Hang.

We consider this to be a photography holiday requiring easy effort or exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this photography holiday, please contact us before making a booking enquiry.

The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday starts & ends at Budapest. Transfers are included between Budapest & Pusztaszer then onwards to .

The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary photography holiday requires a deposit of £1000 to secure a place.

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 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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