Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/ # NaturesLens vs Images of Wildlife – Which Suits You Better? Published on June 14, 2026 [![A Wide Angle Of A Group Of Whooper Swans Found At Lake Kussharo This Image Was Captured On The Island Of Hokkaido During The Natureslens Winter Wildlife Of Japan Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-wide-angle-of-a-group-of-whooper-swans-found-at-lake-kussharo-this-image-was-captured-on-the-island-of-hokkaido-during-the-natureslens-winter-wildlife-of-japan-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-wide-angle-of-a-group-of-whooper-swans-found-at-lake-kussharo-this-image-was-captured-on-the-island-of-hokkaido-during-the-natureslens-winter-wildlife-of-japan-photography-holiday.jpg) Words & images contributed by David Miles. ### Article brief Editorial article Published June 14, 2026 Both NaturesLens & Images of Wildlife are specialist wildlife photography companies, each led by practising wildlife photographers. The main differences tend to be group size, accommodation approach & how each company structures its guiding team, rather than any gap in photographic expertise. ## Are both companies wildlife photography specialists? Yes. Unlike many wildlife travel companies that also happen to offer photography departures, both businesses are built specifically around wildlife photography. Images of Wildlife describes itself as a UK-based professional wildlife photography team offering guided photographic safaris to destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Uganda, Brazil & India. NaturesLens was founded to provide wildlife photography holidays designed around photographic opportunities rather than sightseeing, with small groups & photographer-led departures at the centre of the business. This is ultimately a comparison between two photography-first businesses, rather than a photography company & a wildlife travel company. ## Which company offers smaller groups? NaturesLens generally operates smaller departures, typically 4 to 8 photographers. Images of Wildlife also promotes small-group photographic tours, though group sizes vary between destinations & itineraries – worth checking on the specific trip you’re considering. Smaller groups tend to provide more flexibility in vehicles & more space in hides, which matters particularly on predator-focused safaris. ## Is single-occupancy accommodation included? Single occupancy is included on virtually all NaturesLens trips, with no single supplement required. Images of Wildlife’s accommodation arrangements vary by destination & departure – single occupancy may be available on some trips, but it isn’t promoted as a standard feature across the whole programme, so it’s worth checking individual departures directly. ## Who provides the photographic guidance? NaturesLens trips are led by practising wildlife photographers from our own guiding team, with guidance that’s heavily field-based. Images of Wildlife is led by its own core team of professional wildlife photographers with extensive safari experience, & their marketing places considerable emphasis on consistent photographic leadership – for photographers who enjoy returning with the same leadership team repeatedly, that consistency has genuine appeal. ## Which company offers more safari-focused photography? Images of Wildlife has a particularly strong safari identity, with flagship departures concentrated on classic destinations including [Kenya](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/kenya/), [Tanzania](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/tanzania/), [Botswana](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/botswana/), Uganda, [India](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/india/) & [Brazil](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/south-america/brazil/). NaturesLens also operates extensive [African](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/) wildlife photography holidays, but balances these with destinations across Europe, [Central America](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/) & Asia rather than a safari-led portfolio. Not sure whether you need a photography holiday, a workshop or a wildlife tour? Our guide to [wildlife photography holidays vs photography workshops vs wildlife tours](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/wildlife-photography-holiday-vs-workshop-vs-wildlife-tour/) sets out the differences. ## Which company should you choose? Choose NaturesLens if you want single-occupancy accommodation included on every trip, very small & consistent group sizes, & itineraries built around repeat opportunities with key species. Choose Images of Wildlife if you’re particularly drawn to photographic safaris, their specific destination portfolio, or a long-established, consistent photographic leadership team. ## The bottom line This is one of the closer comparisons in the UK wildlife photography market, because both companies are genuinely photography-focused rather than treating photography as an add-on. If you value very small groups & single-occupancy accommodation included as standard, NaturesLens is likely to be the stronger fit. If you’re drawn to the safari-focused style & destination portfolio of Images of Wildlife, it offers a strong alternative. Both companies share the same underlying principle: wildlife photography holidays should be judged by the quality of the opportunities they create, not simply the number of species seen. As always, specific inclusions & itineraries change over time, so it’s worth checking current details before booking. ## Choosing a Wildlife Photography Holiday Company - [Choosing a Wildlife Photography Holiday Company](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/) - [How to Choose the Right Tour Operator](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/how-to-choose-the-right-tour-operator/) - [What Makes a Great Wildlife Photography Tour?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-makes-a-great-wildlife-photography-tour/) - [What Makes a Great Bird Photography Tour?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-makes-a-great-bird-photography-tour/) - [Local Wildlife Specialists & Photographer-Led Guiding](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/local-wildlife-specialists-photographer-led-guiding/) - [Why It Matters Who Leads Your Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-it-matters-who-leads-your-photography-tour/) - [Plan Your Own Trip, or Travel With a Guide?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/plan-your-own-trip-or-travel-with-a-guide/) - [The Alternative to Large-Group Safari Operators](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/the-alternative-to-large-group-safari-operators/) - [Why Serious Photographers Choose Small-Group Holidays](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-serious-photographers-choose-small-group-holidays/) - [Small-Group Bird Photography Tours](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/small-group-bird-photography-tours/) - [Why Our Guests Keep Choosing NaturesLens](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/why-our-guests-keep-choosing-natureslens/) - [What Our Guests Remember Most About Travelling With Us](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/what-our-guests-remember-most-about-travelling-with-us/) - [How Wildlife Holidays Improve Your Photography](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/how-wildlife-holidays-improve-your-photography/) - [Trips That Make You a Better Photographer](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/trips-that-make-you-a-better-photographer/) - [Best Wildlife Photography Holidays in Africa](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/best-wildlife-photography-holidays-in-africa/) - [NaturesLens vs Wildlife Worldwide - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-wildlife-worldwide/) - [NaturesLens vs Naturetrek - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-naturetrek/) - [NaturesLens vs Wild Photography Holidays - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-wild-photography-holidays/) - [NaturesLens vs Natures Images - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/) - NaturesLens vs Images of Wildlife - Which Suits You Better? - NaturesLens trips are designed around photographic opportunity – schedules, positions, & access are all structured to give you the best light. - Small groups, normally four to six photographers, ensure unhurried access & individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on the trip page. - Single occupancy is included on virtually all NaturesLens trips. If NaturesLens’s smaller groups & included single occupancy sound like the better fit, we run photography-led trips in [Kenya](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/why-photographers-are-drawn-to-kenya/) & [Botswana](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/why-photographers-are-drawn-to-botswana/) alongside destinations across [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/), Central America & [Asia](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/asia/). Browse [all our wildlife photography holidays](https://natureslens.co.uk/all-wildlife-photography-holidays/), or [get in touch](https://natureslens.co.uk/wildlife-photography-holidays/about-us/contact-natureslens/) to compare specific departures. ### Are NaturesLens & Images of Wildlife both wildlife photography specialists? Yes - both businesses are built specifically around wildlife photography rather than treating it as an add-on to general wildlife travel. ### Which company includes single-occupancy accommodation as standard? NaturesLens, on almost all departures with no supplement. Images of Wildlife's accommodation varies by destination, so it's worth checking individual trips. ### How do the two companies differ in destination focus? Images of Wildlife has a strong safari identity, concentrated on classic destinations like Kenya, Tanzania & Botswana. NaturesLens balances African destinations with Europe, Central America & Asia. ### Which company should you choose for photographic leadership consistency? Images of Wildlife, if you value returning with the same established leadership team across trips. 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[Which company offers smaller groups?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/#which-company-offers-smaller-groups) 1. [Is single-occupancy accommodation included?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/#is-single-occupancy-accommodation-included) 1. [Who provides the photographic guidance?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/#who-provides-the-photographic-guidance) 1. [Which company offers more safari-focused photography?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/#which-company-offers-more-safari-focused-photography) 1. [Which company should you choose?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/#which-company-should-you-choose) 1. 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