African Lion Photography
Few subjects reward patience behind a long lens quite like the African Lion, and NaturesLens has built several holidays specifically around the chance to photograph this iconic predator in its natural surroundings. Working alongside experienced guides, photographers are given the time and positioning needed to capture prides at rest, on the move, or interacting, rather than snatched, fleeting sightings. It's a species that photographs beautifully in golden light, and NaturesLens structures its trips to make the most of those conditions.
Where NaturesLens Photographs the African Lion
NaturesLens runs African Lion photography holidays across Tanzania, Kenya and Botswana, with trips such as Lions of the Serengeti, Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness, African Wildlife of the Maasai Mara and Wildlife of the Chobe River. These holidays visit locations including the Lobo Valley, Shompole, the Maasai Mara and the Great Rift Valley in East Africa, as well as the Chobe River and Kasane in Botswana. Most departures are scheduled for September and October, giving photographers a reliable window in which to plan their visit.
Lobo Valley
NaturesLens visits Lobo Valley on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Tanzania, with time here planned around African Elephant, African Leopard, African Lion, Blue Wildebeest and Cape Buffalo rather than general…
Shompole
The best wildlife photography trips at Shompole are small-group, week-long hide holidays, & NaturesLens runs dedicated departures every October. Each week gives six full nights of overnight photography from two…
Maasai Mara
NaturesLens visits Maasai Mara on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Kenya, with time here planned around African Buffalo, African Elephant, African Leopard, African Lion & Black Rhinoceros rather than general…
Great Rift Valley
NaturesLens visits Great Rift Valley on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Kenya, with time here planned around African Civet, African Elephant, African Leopard, African Lion and Bat-eared Fox rather than…
Chobe River
NaturesLens visits Chobe River on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Botswana, with time here planned around African Buffalo, African Elephant, African Fish Eagle, African Lion & African Skimmer rather than…
Kasane
NaturesLens visits Kasane on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Botswana, with time here planned around African Buffalo, African Elephant, African Fish Eagle, African Lion and African Skimmer rather than general…
NaturesLens African Lion Photography Holidays
NaturesLens typically schedules these photography holidays in September and October.
NaturesLens Guides Who Photograph This Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I photograph the African Lion in Tanzania?
NaturesLens runs dedicated African Lion photography holidays to Tanzania, typically departing in September and October.
Where can I photograph the African Lion in Kenya?
Kenya is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the African Lion, usually in September and October.
Where can I photograph the African Lion in Botswana?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Botswana built specifically around the African Lion, typically departing in September and October.
What specific locations does NaturesLens use to photograph the African Lion?
NaturesLens photographs the African Lion at Lobo Valley, Shompole, Maasai Mara, Great Rift Valley, Chobe River and Kasane.