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Katmai, Alaska brown bear & coastal wolves camp

ABOUT | MEET YOUR TEAM | ABOUT ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE | HIGHLIGHTS | TRIP OVERVIEW | YOUR IMPACT

Trip 1: July 2 - 6, 2026

5 days,

4 nights

8 travelers,

2 guides

Moderate

10 - 20k steps per day

alaska brown bear & coastal wolves camp

Join your wildlife conservationists & guides Blake Moynes and Captain Casey Cooper for an exclusive wilderness camping experience on the wild Bear Coast of Alaska!

Beginning in the seaside town of Homer, this journey takes you from the charm of accessible Alaskan life to the untouched, protected wilderness of Katmai National Park. Accessible only by air, our fly-in backcountry camp sits deep within bear country - made possible thanks to our highly trained guides and operators whose expertise ensures both guest safety and an authentic, respectful connection to this extraordinary landscape.

meet your team

Because when you travel with SOSA, you travel with experts.

Man sitting on a log with a large camera lens on a tripod against a cloudy sky.

Casey Cooper

Expert Bear Guide & Wildlife Photographer

Casey is an Alaskan bear guide, bush pilot, and wildlife photographer with over a decade of experience living and working in the Alaskan backcountry. He has led remote camp-based expeditions, flown in challenging wilderness conditions, and spent extensive time observing brown bears in their natural habitat. During the off-season, Casey works in some of the world’s most remote regions, documenting wildlife and supporting animal rehabilitation and research efforts. Trained in wilderness first response and animal behavior, he brings deep field knowledge and calm leadership to every expedition.

Blake Moynes

SOSA Founder, Conservationist & Wilderness Guide

Blake is a conservation guide, expedition leader, and storyteller focused on connecting people with purpose in the wild. He holds a Diploma in Outdoor Adventure and a degree in Tourism Management, emphasizing eco-tourism and sustainable travel. Blake has worked across many continents alongside scientists and conservationists in marine, savanna, jungle, and forest ecosystems. Trained in search and rescue, guiding, and wilderness first response, he brings practical field skills to every project and adventurous energy to each expedition.

about

Alaska Wildlife Alliance

Founded in 1978, the Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA) exists to give a voice to Alaska’s wild places and the animals that call them home. For decades, AWA has defended the wildlife and landscapes that define Alaska.

AWA supports vulnerable species through Endangered Species Recovery, addresses the impacts of a changing environment through Climate Adaptation efforts focused on long-term ecosystem resilience, and influences wildlife management and policy through its Voices for Wildlife program.

A core piece of AWA's mission is empowering people to become their own voice for Alaska's wildlife through public process, community outreach, and citizen science.Today, AWA remains the only statewide, Alaska-founded organization dedicated solely to protecting Alaska’s wildlife, ensuring these wild places and species endure for generations to come.

experience highlights

Homer → Katmai → Back to Homer for Departure

Scenic Bush Plane Flights

Private bush plane flights carry you over Alaska’s most breathtaking terrain—soaring above towering mountains, jagged glaciers, snow-covered volcanoes, and some of the most wildlife-rich coastlines on Earth.

Intimate Bear Viewing

Experience intimate bear encounters on foot, guided by Casey and Blake as they share insights into bear behaviour, wildlife dynamics, ethical viewing, moving mindfully through wild spaces, and capturing that perfect photograph.

Remote Wilderness Camp

Stay in a remote, fully outfitted camp secured with electric wildlife-safe fencing, where guides prepare hearty meals and hot drinks, teach in-field etiquette, support your photography skills, and welcome you into the heart of Alaska’s untouched frontier.

tracking coastal wolves

Set out on daily expedition-style outings to search for the elusive Coastal Wolf. Follow fresh tracks, read the landscape, and let our expert guide lead you through a region known for remarkable wolf encounters - your chance to chase a memory of a lifetime.

“My trip to Alaska was nothing short of life-changing!”

Simi Toor, Alaska 2025

trip Details & Pricing

📍 Katmai National Park, Alaska

Trip details

July 2 - 6, 2026

Cost per person

$ 6,387 USD

Includes

  • Accomodations - wildlife safe campsite
  • Bush camp & wildlife viewing workshops
  • Photography skill development
  • Internal bush plane rides
  • Meals & beverages
  • Expert guiding
  • Park entry fees

Excludes

  • Flights to and from Homer, Alaska
  • Chest-high waders (high, waterproof boots / one-piece garment)
  • Premium beverages
  • Travel insurance 
  • Gratuities

Reserve your spot with a 25% deposit

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trip itinerary

Kickoff in Homer, Alaska!

Day 1

Welcome to Alaska! Our SOSA team will meet guests at the Homer Airport and bring you to our accommodation. If you arrive earlier, feel free to check in anytime between 3 - 6 pm and settle in before our official kickoff at 6:30 pm.

That evening, we’ll gather for our first team dinner alongside the Alaska Wildlife Alliance team - a relaxed opportunity to meet your fellow adventurers and local conservation leaders. The evening will include meaningful conversations with AWA about wildlife protection in Alaska, followed by orientation, a safety briefing, and a quick day-pack session to ensure we’re ready for the wild days ahead.

Arriving with extra time? Explore Homer’s scenic beaches, browse the local market, or visit the Pratt Museum. It’s the perfect warm-up before heading deep into the wilderness.

Into Katmai: Bush Flight, Camp Life & Wildlife Immersion

Day 2 - 4

No roads lead to Katmai - so we fly. Weather and tides guide our departure window, but we’ll aim for a 6 am private bush-plane flight, taking in dramatic mountains, forest, and coastline en route. Upon landing, guides Blake and Casey will welcome you to your home for the next three unforgettable nights, covering camp orientation: bear safety, fencing, bush-camp essentials, and observation etiquette.

We’ll spend long, rewarding days exploring Katmai’s wildlife circuit. With a passionate (some might say obsessive) focus on finding coastal wolves.

Between outings, enjoy curated field workshops led by Blake and Casey - touching on conservation, adventure skills, photography, and more. When conditions allow, you might take an all-natural cold plunge or warm up by a small fire, embracing the rhythm of camp life. Evenings bring simple, hearty guide-cooked meals and stunning golden-hour light that often lasts past 10 pm.

Departure Day

Day 5

One last coffee at camp as we pack up, celebrate our adventures, and take a moment to soak in the jaw-dropping views before our chartered bush plane ride back to Homer. If the tides allow, we may even squeeze in one final expedition session along the coast to ensure each one of you fill that bucket list right to the top!

Back in Homer, guests are welcome to leave their belongings at the SOSA accommodation while exploring the charming town before catching their flights home. Farewells are bittersweet, as we step out of the magical, untamed wilderness of Alaska - hearts full, cameras packed with memories, and minds forever inspired by this wild, extraordinary place.

YOUR IMPACT

Your Impact as a SOSA Member

Your support helps AWA protect Alaska’s bears and the wild places they depend on. Donations fuel science‑based advocacy that promotes ethical management of both brown and black bear populations, opposes harmful predator control practices, and advances habitat protections essential for healthy bear ecosystems.

Your contribution also powers climate adaptation work that strengthens key bear habitat, supports collaborative research and monitoring that improves our understanding of bear populations, and expands community education and citizen science so more people can be effective advocates for Alaska’s iconic bears, wolves and other wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about SOSA experiences or, visit our FAQ Page - and if you can’t find the answers you’re looking for, send us a message by filling out our experience inquiry form!

DISCLAIMER

Please note daily schedules and activities are likely to change dates and times due to the nature of working with wildlife, weather and operations. While we strive to offer an unforgettable wildlife experience, sightings of specific animals or species are subject to their natural behaviors and cannot be guaranteed. Animal placement, veterinary medical emergencies, and program schedules can potentially cause delays or conflicts in schedule. SOSA will do its absolute best to make sure you are able to participate in this category.