NaturesLens vs Natures Images – Which Suits You Better?

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 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.

• 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 & Eagles of the Hortobágy give a good sense of how we structure time with a single subject. Browse all our wildlife photography holidays, or get in touch to compare specific departures.