The week-long, two-centre trip to photograph Brown Bears and their cubs in Finland provided fantastic opportunities to observe and photograph these magnificent predators in a variety of settings and light conditions. They were as close as 2m on some occasions. The playful cubs were of course particularly photogenic. Guides Johnny Södergård and Anna Wikén were knowledgeable and excellent company. A couple of things: 1) Don't expect luxury – you stay overnight in a hide with a bucket for a toilet, 2) You will finish the week needing a good sleep! Was it worth it? Definitely!

Trip was well organised with good communication in a timely manner. Focus was on photography as the main purpose. Excellent locations. 14 hours in hides overnight is not for the faint hearted but perfect and necessary for keen photographers looking for the best pictures. You will not be disappointed.

My experience at the NaturesLens Wildlife of Zimanga photography holiday was simply amazing. The accommodation was luxurious and provided a perfect retreat between photography sessions. Pui Hang's guidance was invaluable; her expertise and enthusiasm added a whole new dimension to the wildlife encounters. Speaking of which, the wildlife encounters were truly breathtaking - from majestic lions to imposing elephants, each moment felt like a scene from a wildlife documentary. This trip was a dream come true for any nature lover and photographer! Furthermore, I have been to many more safaris but I must say that I found this photographic trip was exceptional, educational, memorable and very enjoyable, due to Pui Hang’s assistance and care.

I joined the NaturesLens tour to Skomer Island to photograph the Puffin population there. The island and wildlife have a real wow factor themselves, but the professional yet relaxed approach taken by Natureslens guide, Robin, really made the experience. Robin was very attentive and generous in his advice, but there were also plenty of opportunties to do your own thng, to get the most out of your time. I will defintely be booking with Natureslens again

Great trip to Skomer with a lovely bunch of people. Organisation was all very smooth and was good to have food supplied which I don't usually have on my Skomer trips!

I had a fantastic holiday with NaturesLens 'Winter Wildlife Of Japan' photographic tour in February 2024. There was a very good variety of species to photo, all with excellent sightings, and plenty of time with each shoot. The accommodation and food on offer where both excellent and varied, with lots of traditional Japanese cuisine on offer. The hospitality was first class. I would not hesitate in recommending this professionally led tour to any wildlife photo enthusiast, and have already booked my next holiday with NaturesLens.

Zimanga Private game reserve was a wonderful place with great wildlife and great opportunities to see them. The whole experience was first class from the Comfort of the Homestead, the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the amenities and food. Our rangers knowledge was first class and enhanced the whole experience. The organisation of the trip was expertly put together by NaturesLens along with the photography advice and tuition which was super. I would certainly recommend this trip and company to any Photographer who wants to experience and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat.

Having just returned from a Natures Lens trip to the private Zimanga reserve in South Africa I'm now sifting through the 5000 odd images taken of this amazing place. The combination of of Natures Lens Pui Hang's helpful guiding and overall care taken of the group combined with the the incredible local knowledge and care of Tyrone the onsite ranger made for a thoroughly enjoyable trip. The accommodation and catering were second to none with all Zimanga staff I encountered being cheerful and helpful. One thing to be aware of is the ceilings of the hides we used were very low making it easy to bang your head if not careful so taking some form of padded hat may prove useful. Overall this was a great holiday and I hope to return one day.

I had an incredible experience on this wildlife photography holiday. The team at NaturesLens made sure everything ran smoothly, from transportation to accommodation. The opportunity to capture Japan's winter wildlife up close was breathtaking. The guides were knowledgeable and patient, helping us get the perfect shots. The variety of wildlife we encountered, was truly remarkable with the eagles of Rausu being my particular favorite. Many thanks to NaturesLens for putting together such an enjoyable trip, I would highly recommend their wildlife photography holidays to any wildlife photographer.

The main part of this trip are the 4 days of boat trips on Blue Cypress Lake. The lake is a beautiful experience surrounded by the stunning cypress trees with hanging air plants characteristic of Florida. There are many ospreys (340 pairs on our trip) which fill the air with their calls as you travel around the lake. Photography from the pontoon style boat was straight forward as it is very stable expertly skippered by Don who helped with spotting the birds and gave us plenty of time making sure each boat member had an opportunity. We were able to get flight, birds carrying fish, bird on the stick, bird in the nest (sometimes with young) and some flight interaction images. The elephant in the room is that the tannin in the lake means the ospreys cannot fish there only nest there so no diving and fishing shots are available. This part was sandwiched between visits to other nature rich areas, allowing us to photograph spoonbills, various egrets and herons. Also, we had a few trips with the charming burrowing owls. All trips made the most of the best time of day, early morning and late afternoon as in midday the sunlight is harsh and very hot. The guides David and Ian provided advice and help and worked hard on finding us the shot.