Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/ # NaturesLens vs Natures Images – Which Suits You Better? Published on June 13, 2026 [![A Female Warthog With Her Family Of Young Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a-female-warthog-with-her-family-of-young-photographed-during-a-natureslens-photography-holiday-to-photograph-the-wildlife-of-the-maasai-mara-1024x683.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a-female-warthog-with-her-family-of-young-photographed-during-a-natureslens-photography-holiday-to-photograph-the-wildlife-of-the-maasai-mara.jpg) Words & images contributed by David Miles. ### Article brief Editorial article Published June 13, 2026 Both NaturesLens & Natures Images are genuine wildlife photography specialists. Unlike many wildlife travel companies, photography sits at the heart of both businesses. The biggest differences tend to be group size, accommodation approach & how each company structures photographic leadership in the field. ## Are both companies photography-first? Yes, & that’s what makes this comparison closer than most. Both NaturesLens & Natures Images have built their businesses around wildlife photography holidays, with itineraries designed for photographers rather than general wildlife tourists. Both understand light quality, wildlife behaviour & small-group logistics – for serious wildlife photographers, both start from a strong foundation. ## Which company offers smaller groups? NaturesLens generally operates smaller groups, typically 4 to 8 photographers, with almost all trips including single-occupancy accommodation as standard. Natures Images’ group sizes vary by destination, with individual trips ranging more widely depending on the departure – it’s worth checking the specific trip you’re considering, as sizes vary more than on a typical NaturesLens trip. ## Is single-occupancy accommodation included? Single occupancy is included on virtually all NaturesLens trips, with no single supplement required. Natures Images’ accommodation arrangements vary, & some departures reference single room supplements available separately – worth checking on each individual trip, as it can make a meaningful difference to overall cost for solo travellers. ## Who provides the photographic guidance? Every NaturesLens trip is led by a practising wildlife photographer from our own team, with guidance that’s heavily field-based. Natures Images works with a roster of well-known wildlife photographers across its different departures – for photographers who specifically want to travel with a particular photographer whose work they admire, that roster model has genuine appeal, & it’s worth checking who is leading the specific trip you’re considering. ## Which company offers more destinations? Both companies operate globally with a genuinely strong mix of wildlife subjects, & there is very little to separate the two on destination quality. NaturesLens tends to emphasise wildlife-rich destinations with carefully refined, repeat itineraries; Natures Images’ programme spans a similarly broad range of flagship locations. 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, smaller & more consistent group sizes, & itineraries built around maximum time with subjects. Choose Natures Images if you want to travel with a specific photographer from their roster, or are attracted to a particular flagship departure. ## The bottom line Natures Images is one of the UK’s most respected wildlife photography holiday companies, & one we regard highly. The key difference is that NaturesLens places greater emphasis on very small, consistent group sizes & single-occupancy accommodation as standard. Both companies share the same belief: great wildlife photography holidays are measured by the quality of the opportunities they create, not the number of species seen. Specific departures, group sizes & inclusions change over time, so it’s worth checking current details directly. ## 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? - [NaturesLens vs Images of Wildlife - Which Suits You Better?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-images-of-wildlife/) - 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, more consistent groups sound like the better fit, trips such as [Puffins of Iceland](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/puffins-of-iceland/) & [Eagles of the Hortobágy](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/eagles-of-the-hortobagy/) give a good sense of how we structure time with a single subject. 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 & Natures Images both photography-first companies? Yes - both have built their businesses specifically around wildlife photography holidays, unlike many wildlife travel operators where photography is one product among many. ### Which company has smaller, more consistent group sizes? NaturesLens, typically running 4 to 8 photographers. Natures Images' group sizes vary more by destination & departure. ### Does Natures Images include single-occupancy accommodation? It varies by departure - some Natures Images trips reference single room supplements available separately, so it's worth checking each trip directly. NaturesLens includes it as standard on almost all holidays. ### Why might someone choose Natures Images over NaturesLens? To travel with a specific photographer from their roster, or because a particular flagship departure appeals more than NaturesLens's own itineraries. ### Is Natures Images a good alternative to NaturesLens? Yes - Natures Images is one of the most respected wildlife photography holiday companies in the UK, & a genuine like-for-like alternative. The main differences are group size & whether single-occupancy accommodation is included as standard, both of which tend to favour NaturesLens, while Natures Images’ roster of named photographers may appeal if you want to travel with a specific photographer whose work you already know. - [![One Of The Pelicans Of Lake Kerkini Drifting On The Still Waters Of Lake Kerkini](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/one-of-the-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-drifting-on-the-still-waters-of-lake-kerkini-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/17/dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-2027/) ### [Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini 2027 – New January Dates Added](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/17/dalmatian-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini-2027/) January 17, 2026 The first Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini trip for 2027 is now full. New January dates have been added, offering… - [![A Group Of Puffins On One Of The Headlands Photographed During The Natureslens Shetland Puffins Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/a-group-of-puffins-on-one-of-the-headlands-photographed-during-the-natureslens-shetland-puffins-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/11/17/shetlands-puffins/) ### [Photographing Shetland’s Puffins of Fair-Isle](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/11/17/shetlands-puffins/) November 17, 2018 Fair Isle is a truly unique place to photograph Shetland's Puffins. It's unspoiled, natural & very remote, which brings me… - [![A Close Up Of One Of The Golden Eagles Feeding In The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-one-of-the-golden-eagles-feeding-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/09/24/eagles-of-the-swedish-winter/) ### [Golden Eagles of the Swedish Winter by David](https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/09/24/eagles-of-the-swedish-winter/) September 24, 2018 During early March 2018, David attended our Golden Eagles of the Swedish Winter photography holiday. We chose this time of… In this articleJump to section 1. [Are both companies photography-first?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/#are-both-companies-photography-first) 1. [Which company offers smaller groups?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/#which-company-offers-smaller-groups) 1. [Is single-occupancy accommodation included?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/#is-single-occupancy-accommodation-included) 1. [Who provides the photographic guidance?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/#who-provides-the-photographic-guidance) 1. [Which company offers more destinations?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/#which-company-offers-more-destinations) 1. [Which company should you choose?](https://natureslens.co.uk/choosing-a-wildlife-photography-holiday-company/natureslens-vs-natures-images/#which-company-should-you-choose) 1. 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