At Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp, photographers find encounters with wild brown bears unmatched anywhere else. On our private inholding within Lake Clark National Park, we are surrounded by some of the best bear viewing on the planet—and it's exclusively for Nat Hab guests. Dozens of bears range over meadows, wetlands and beaches at the base of the Aleutian Range, foraging for protein-rich sedges and digging clams from the sand. In late summer, when salmon run up the streams from the sea, bears fish for nature’s bounty—and all of it is on display before our cameras, often at very close range. Our sustainable bush camp provides a comfortable base for exploration in the bears' midst, fronting Chinitna Bay on one side and overlooking a vast meadow behind with a two-story viewing platform facilitating outstanding photos. Our Expedition Leaders are not only top wildlife photographers but some of Alaska’s most experienced bear naturalists—their guidance sets you up for success!
Trip Highlights
Exclusive Proximity to Abundant Brown Bears
Alongside expert guides, photograph bears from our private inholding within Lake Clark National Park, where they roam, fish and forage in view of camp
Our Expert Photographer Guides Are Also Bear Experts
Our Expedition Leaders are not only gifted wildlife photographers and instructors, they are also seasoned naturalists who interpret every aspect of the bears' behavior
Private Fly-In Access from the Kenai Peninsula
Reach our isolated Bear Camp on Cook Inlet via a scenic chartered bush plane flight from Homer, passing dramatic mountain ranges and glacier-iced volcanoes
Bear Camp Is a Matchless Photography Opportunity!
If you're coming to Alaska to photograph bears, you have options. Numerous outfitters offer bear-viewing experiences, from a one-day excursion lasting a few hours to multi-day backcountry adventures like ours. If getting the best possible photos of bears in the wilds of Alaska is your quest, a stay at Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp offers some compelling advantages. Take a look:
Stay Directly Within Some of Alaska's Best Brown Bear Habitat
Lake Clark National Park is renowned for its brown bear encounters. Our fly-in wilderness camp is surrounded by rich bear habitat, and bears are often on view directly from camp as well on the shoreline and in the surrounding meadows. You won't find a better setting for bear photography!Unparalleled Privacy & Seclusion from Our Fly-In Wilderness Camp
Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp sits on a private 15-acre inholding within Lake Clark National Park, which we access via chartered small plane from Homer. Because we're on private land, and the camp is ours alone, you'll enjoy secluded accommodations away from other travelers in the national park.Exceptional Comfort in a Truly Remote Setting
Bear Camp is out there—way out there. But our isolated wilderness setting doesn't mean you'll lack for creature comforts. Heavy-duty weatherproof tent cabins are spacious, heated and furnished with real beds, a desk and a nighttime en suite potty, while the shared bathhouse has ecological composting toilets and hot showers. Meals are a highlight, created by our resident chef who makes the most of fresh local seafood and other regional fare.A Scenic Roundtrip Flight is a Special Bonus
Many visitors to Alaska add a flightseeing trip to their itinerary, since there's nothing that tops an aerial view when it comes to appreciating the scale and grandeur of the Alaskan landscape. Such an adventure is part of getting to Bear Camp! And it may offer exciting photo prospects when the weather cooperates. We charter small planes out of Homer, crossing Cook Inlet and passing the snow-clad volcanoes of Redoubt and Iliamna, where the Aleutian Range meets the glaciated Alaska Range, before landing on the beach in front of camp.Varied Locations for Bear Photography
From our base at camp, we watch bears from a private two-story viewing platform. And sometimes we see bears on the beach right in front of camp! We also observe on foot on walks with our naturalist guides, and from our private Bear Mobile, a rugged vehicle that takes us farther afield in search of bears. Its open sides and rear offer an unimpeded view for photography, and it is equipped with weatherproof flaps that we can drop in case of inclement weather. And while we enjoy total privacy at Bear Camp, we also have direct access into Lake Clark National Park for additional photo opportunities.Shoot Alongside Pro Photographers Who Are Also Expert Bear Naturalists
Our Bear Camp Expedition Leaders are not only accomplished photographers, adept instructors and professional naturalists, they're bear experts. They have spent years observing and learning about Ursus arctos, and their wealth of knowledge adds immeasurably to your experience, whether it's sharing tips and techniques to improve your images, or imparting their knowledge of the natural world. They are seasoned guides when it comes to understanding bear behavior and your safety, coaching us in proper etiquette for respectful viewing. See our with traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders.Our Quality-Value Guarantee Promises You an Outstanding Adventure
With Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee, stating clearly that we will meet the lofty expectations we set forth in our promotional materials. We think this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise.Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.Natural Habitat Adventures is WWF's Travel Partner
Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our adventures, World Wildlife Fund—the world's leading environmental conservation organization—has named Natural Habitat Adventures as its worldwide travel partner, a designation that makes us exceedingly proud!
