Name: Photographers - Book a place in our Wildlife Hide Complex in Estonia
Price: 125.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Overview of our hide complex

5 hides all under one roof

All our hides are interconnected and you are able to move freely between each one.

The windows in our hides are 180 cms x 50 cms and made by Photo Logistics in Spain. Their specialist photographic glass is used all over the world in premier hides.

2 people per window.

The complex is heated and Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex.

Free coffee and tea.

Compost Toilets – 1 at either end of the complex.

No outdoor shoes in the hide please, shoe rack provided, indoor or other soft shoes required, thank you!

    
 
 
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   Ineke & Fred 
 04/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were in Krootuse in May 2026. It was such a great and fantastic experience. The hide gives you an excellent view on the birds and other wildlife visitors. There is a kitchen which you can use, there are books to read and the possibility to photograph through the special glass windows are excellent. Phil can advice you about everything, he is very helpful. For us it was the best experience during our holiday trip to Estonia.
  
 
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   Lars Knudsen 
 26/06/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visited Wildlife Dreams Birdhide in May – an amazing experience! The hide is state-of-the-art and definitely one of the best in all of Europe. The site consists of multiple hides, offering a wide range of opportunities and really maximizing the value of the visit. There was plenty of wildlife – birds of prey, woodpeckers, and many small birds. In addition to the birdlife, I also saw both a fox and a raccoon dog. The owner, Phil, is incredibly friendly and helpful, and it’s clear that the place is run with great passion. I can highly recommend a visit – I will definitely be coming back!
  
 
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   jason hudson 
 24/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Paula and I spent three marvellous day in Phil's company. He was the ultimate host in the best wildlife hide we have visited. So many creature comforts and toasty warm despite being -25c outside!! The wildlife was amazing and we saw White tailed eagles and buzzards every day, many foxes, a racoon dog, woodpeckers and so many more birds. An amazing experience and don't forget to ask for one of Phil's legendary sausages sandwiches. Book to go you will not regret it.
  
 
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   Richard Kernachan 
 15/02/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. thank you for a great experience .Phil & Elaine for your fantastic hides
  
 
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   Time Bandit 
 07/09/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Das Hide ist sehr komfortabel eingerichtet und verfügt außerdem über eine komplett ausgestattete Küche. Das Hide bietet viele verschiedene Winkel auf verschiedene Vogel- und Säugetierarten, was gute Bilder verspricht. Phil ist ein großartiger Gastgeber! Man merkt, dass er viel Arbeit und Liebe in das Hide steckt. Ich kann es wärmstens weiterempfehlen und werde bestimmt auch selbst wiederkommen.
  
 
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   Kim Nielsen 
 25/08/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I visited Wildlife Dreams in May and it was an unforgettable experience. The place is pure luxury, surrounded by stunning nature, and Phil’s hospitality takes it to the next level. You truly feel welcome from the very first moment. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to combine comfort with an incredible wildlife adventure!
  
 
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   Kaupo Kikkas 
 23/08/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best hide-facility I have ever visited.
  
 
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   Ashley Barnard 
 23/07/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent four days at this amazing hide complex in Estonia that's run by wildlife dreams and Phil Gould. I spent the four days back in March of 2025 and had the most amazing wildlife photography experience, from photographing a wide variety of bird species to foxes and raccoon dogs, and a variety of woodpeckers, deer in the woods, Crains on the side of the road it was truly a wildlife experience I will not forget. Phil Gould was a fabulous host, and his hide complex is world class. This is definitely some what I will be going back to in the future and I cannot recommend Phil and his hide complex enough,  if you're looking for a wild adventure in Estonia then get it booked you won't be disappointed.
  
 
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   Manfred Foeger 
 21/07/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I visited the hide complex towards the end of the breeding season in June 2025. Photographic opportunities were extraordinary and I was able to capture great in-flight and other shots of Marsh harriers and other raptors, lots of woodpeckers, including Grey-headed Woodpecker, and many small passerine bird. Without any doubt it's a state-of-the-art hide complex using the best glass  technology available and it is very well equipped with everything needed for great hide photography. I will definitely come back to see another season.
  
 
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   Adam Masterton 
 20/07/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I visited Wildlife Dreams Hide Development in Estonia in February 2025 as one of their very first visitors, and I was genuinely blown away. This is, without doubt, one of the best wildlife photography hide setups in Europe. Over the course of my stay, I had outstanding views of White-tailed Eagles, Goshawks, Buzzards, and a variety of smaller birds. I also enjoyed close encounters with foxes and was lucky enough to witness my first Racoon Dog, an unforgettable moment. The hides are exceptionally well designed: warm, quiet, and built with serious photographers in mind. Phil and Elaine are not only passionate and knowledgeable, but deeply committed to ethical wildlife photography. Estonia has huge potential as a photography destination, and Wildlife Dreams is leading the way. I look forward to working with them in the future. — Adam Masterton, Founder Nature’s Nomads

All options in our photographic hides

All hides are interconnected and you can easily move between them. Book a place and move freely between windows to capture a variety of species.

Details and Extras

Use of photographic window in the hide per day

£125

Please note It is also possible to book the whole hide complex for exclusive use - GBP 700.00
Wi-Fi and hot drinks

Free

Complimentary Wi-Fi and hot drinks are available all day
Transfer to/from Tallin airport – one-way for groups

£300

Seating up to 21 people
Transfer to/from Tartu bus station/airport

£50

One way
Private minibus available for hire for local use

£100

Seating up to 8 people, rate per day

Valley Hide

The valley hide allows up to 14 photographers to photograph across our natural valley and reflection pool. The hide is floodlit and has already been described as having one of the best facilities to photograph wildlife in Europe including goshawks, buzzards, white tailed sea eagles and anything that emerges from the forest.

– 9 windows at seated level (5 suitable for tripod use) and 2 eye-level windows
– 4 mattresses
– Curtains to section off hide so it can become 5 separate hide spaces
– 3 height adjustable desks
– 4 tables
– 8 high-backed chairs
– 10 plug sockets
– 5 double USB sockets
– 6 coat hooks and 1 coat stand
– 1 tripod
– 3 gimbal heads on moveable platforms
– 4 bean bags
– External lighting over woodland bird feeding station, raptor feeding station and reflection pool

Kingfisher Windows

– 2 windows, 1 eye-level and 1 for standing tripod use
– 1 plug socket
– 2 USB sockets
– 3 mattresses for eye-level photography across the water surface
– 1-2 tripods available for use
– 1 table
– 2 high-backed chairs
– 2 coat hooks
– Background ancient woodland with waterfall stream flowing into pond, and open scrubland
– External lighting over the pond

Reflection Pool Hide

The reflection pool hide offers many photographic opportunities. On the edge of the forest it offers drinking water for many species of wildlife during the day and night as the pools are floodlit.

– 1 window overlooking 2 reflection pools, 1 landscape and 1 portrait orientation
– 5 plug sockets
– 2 USB sockets
– Blogging station for social media
– 1 height adjustable desk
– 1-2 high-backed chairs
– 1 coat hook
– 1 gimbal head on moveable platform
– 1 beanbag
– 1 bed with mattress
– External lighting for night reflection photography

Woodpecker and Bird Table Window

Because our hides use specialist glass, the wildlife isn’t disturbed. This ensures you get close up images of the various woodpeckers that come to the feeding posts around the natural forest. Woodpeckers that are often seen are the great spotted, middle spotted, white backed, grey headed and if lucky the black headed.

– 1 window for standing tripod use overlooking woodpecker feeding stations and bird table
– 1 plug socket
– 1 tripod available for use
– 1 table
– 1 high-backed chair
– 1 coat hook

Rock Hide

The Rock hide is attached to the Valley hide, and has 2 separate individual hides with 1 window each at seated level. It allows you to photograph wildlife in the valley, on the rock in front of the hide and the rocks to the right. This can be used if the complex is booked out exclusively, or as an additional hide for group bookings. It also has a separate entrance from the whole complex too.

Each hide equipped as follows:
– 1 table
– 1 high-backed chair
– 1 plug socket
– 2 USB sockets
– 1 coat hook
– Bean bag
– External lighting over meadow

* Please Note *

The Rock Hide will be unavailable until June 31st 2026

Conference Room

65 inch television screen for presentation and training purposes
6 plug sockets
4 USB sockets
UK adaptor extension lead
Wi-Fi
8 high-backed chairs
4 tables
Wildlife and travel library
Tourist information section

Our Location in Estonia

We are situated between Tallinn Airport (Estonia) (217 km) and Riga Airport (Latvia) which is (242 km) away.

Our hide and lodges are just 14 km from Põlva and Tartu is about 30 minutes drive away.

You can also hire a car or catch a coach to Tartu for other ways to arrive at our hides.

We can arrange transfer pick ups from either airport for individuals and groups.

By Air

A list of airlines that fly to Tallinn:

- Wizz Air
- Easyjet
- Ryanair
- AirBaltic
- LOT Airlines
- Jet2.com
- Brussels Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Finnair to Tartu

By Ferry

Tallinn port is located a 15-minute walk from the city centre. The ferry ride from Helsinki will take around 2 - 2.5 hours (except for one ferry, which takes four hours). The trip from Stockholm to Tallinn is a 12-hour overnight ferry ride.

Ferry Bookings & Prices »

Feedback from our guests

Review by Adam Masterton

Unforgettable Wildlife Moments in Estonia’s Best Hide

Review by David Luetchford

"One of the best facilities in Europe for wildlife photography and watching”

Review by Tracey Lund

“One of the best hides for birds of prey in flight”

Book the entire hide out exclusively

Our wildlife hide complex is also available to book exclusively for tour operators, photography clubs, events, product endorsements and more.

The complex holds 20 photographers over 3 different hides, including kitchen, compost toilets, training room, YouTube studio.

You can check availability above then fill out this form to enquire about booking the whole hide for your group.

Wildlife Photographic Hide Bookings

Book a place and move freely around the hides

Price: £125 per person per day