Join me in the primeval forests of Slovenia, during the dates of 29th July - 3rd August 2027 on this epic Brown bear photography adventure. Summer in Slovenia and the surrounding landscape is lush and green. Birdlife is plentiful, and the bears of the Dinaric Alps are awake! Working in an area that is home to one of Europe’s densest populations of brown bears, we’ll visit purpose-built wildlife photography hides, strategically placed throughout the surrounding forests and mountainous backdrops. Here, we’ll sit quietly and wait for the forest’s inhabitants to reveal themselves.

We’ll make our way to the hides in time for the golden afternoon light, prioritising the best part of the day for photography. Each afternoon, we’ll spend approximately four hours in the hides as the sun clings low in the sky, casting beautiful, soft, dappled light through the forest - ideal conditions for capturing these enchanting forest ghosts. Returning to base at dusk, we’ll be welcomed by a home-cooked meal in the modern dining area overlooking the mountainous.

For those not quite ready for bed, there’s the option to spend a few hours in a nearby forest hide that’s floodlit - perfect for spotting nocturnal wildlife such as badgers, hedgehogs, foxes, and even wild canines. In the morning, we’ll enjoy breakfast while gazing out over the valley and meadows. By day, we can relax in the comfort of the guesthouse, take time to edit our images, and discuss the upcoming hide session. For those who prefer to get back outside, we have exclusive access to various modern hides, attracting a wide variety of birdlife, including woodpeckers, hawfinches, chiffchaffs, Kingfishers and many more.