Kenya
African Wildlife of the Maasai Mara
Travel to Kenya with us for a photography holiday in Kenya, September 2028, focused on cats & the other wildlife of the Maasai Mara...
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Where to Photograph
Big Cats
Photographing big cats in the wild is about far more than simply finding them. The best images come from understanding behaviour - the tension before a hunt, the quiet moments between a mother & her cubs, the way a leopard moves through dappled light. Our big cat photography holidays are built around extended time with these subjects, working with experienced guides who know the individuals & their territories.
Whether it's lions on the open plains of the Maasai Mara, tigers emerging from the sal forests of Bandhavgarh, the elusive Iberian lynx in Spain's oak woodlands, or pumas against the dramatic backdrop of Patagonia, these trips offer the kind of sustained, close-range access that makes the difference between a record shot & a portfolio image.
Trips
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Species
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Countries
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Where these holidays take place
Recommended Holidays
Big Cats Photography Holidays
If you’re looking to photograph big cats in the wild, the holidays below offer some of the finest opportunities available. Carefully designed for photographers, these small-group tours visit proven locations where lions, leopards, cheetahs & other big cats can be photographed in outstanding conditions.
Explore our recommended trips below to discover which destinations, species & photographic experiences best match your interests.
Kenya
Wildlife of Shompole
Photograph the wildlife of Shompole on an immersive photography holiday in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Two waterhole hides, varied species & experienced guidance throughout
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Kenya
Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness
Photograph the nocturnal wildlife of Shompole Wilderness in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Two waterhole hides, varied species & experienced guidance.
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Tanzania
Lions of the Serengeti
Photograph the Lions of the Serengeti in Tanzania's Lobo Valley, working resident prides & leopards with David in small vehicle-based groups
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India
Majestic Bengal Tigers of India
Join our Tigers of India wildlife photography holiday in April 2028, focused on dry-season photography in Bandhavgarh National Park. All safaris are limited to...
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Tibet
Tibetan Wildlife of the Qing-Zang Plateau
Join us for a exceptional wildlife photography holiday in Tibet, during November 2027, focused on high-altitude wildlife photography on the Qing-Zang Plateau.
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India
Tigers of Bandhavgarh
Join our Tigers of India wildlife photography holiday in March - April 2028, focused on dry-season tiger photography in Bandhavgarh National Park. All safaris...
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Botswana
Wildlife of the Chobe River
Explore trip details for an October 2027 Botswana photography holiday, focused on elephants & river-based wildlife photography.
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Spain
Iberian Lynx in Summer
Join us in Spain for a wildlife photography holiday, during July 2027, focused on capturing images of the beautiful Iberian lynx from hides.
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Spain
Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter
Capture images with us in Spain during a wildlife photography holiday, during December 2026, focused on hide-based Iberian lynx photography in winter light.
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India
Wildlife of Kaziranga National Park
Join us for a wildlife photography holiday in India, during March 2028, focused on photographing the Wildlife of Kaziranga National Park including Rhinos, tigers...
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Canada
Wolves, Lynx & Winter Wildlife of Canada
View the trip details for an amazing wildlife photography holiday in British Columbia, March 2027, focused on Wolves & Lynx photographed from well-placed hides.
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Species
Big cats are among the most sought-after subjects in wildlife photography. From the power of a male lion & the stealth of a leopard to the breathtaking speed of a cheetah, our big cat photography holidays provide opportunities to photograph these apex predators in some of the world’s most iconic landscapes.
Browse the species below to learn more about each cat, discover where it can be photographed & explore the NaturesLens tours that offer the best opportunities to capture it in the wild.
Countries
The world’s finest big cat photography destinations are found across Africa & Asia, from the open plains of the Masai Mara & the Serengeti to the forests of India & Sri Lanka. Our big cat photography holidays visit reserves & national parks renowned for reliable sightings & exceptional photographic conditions.
Explore each destination below to discover the species you can photograph, the habitats they inhabit & the wildlife photography holidays available in each country.
Photography Opportunities
Big cat photography offers some of the most thrilling creative opportunities in wildlife photography, from dramatic hunts & kills to intimate moments between mothers & cubs. Whether you’re interested in action photography, powerful portraits or atmospheric images in golden light, the opportunities below highlight some of the most rewarding experiences available on our big cat photography holidays.
- In Kenya, you can photograph African lions at close range from specialist low-angle vehicles in the Mara
- In India, you can photograph Bengal tigers emerging from tall grass in the golden light of Ranthambhore
- In Spain, you can photograph Iberian lynx stalking through Mediterranean scrubland in warm summer light
- In Tanzania, you can leopards descending from rocky kopjes during evening hunts offer dramatic silhouettes against Serengeti skies
- In Tibet, you can photograph Pallas cats hunting pikas across the frozen Tibetan plateau steppe
- In Botswana, you can capture images of African lions resting on the floodplain with the river glinting behind
- In Canada, you can capture images of Canada lynx stalking snowshoe hares across frozen clearings
- In Kenya, you can capture images of African leopards draped across acacia branches in warm afternoon light
- In India, you can capture images of Indian leopards resting in rocky outcrops above the jungle canopy
- In Spain, you can capture images of Iberian lynx cubs playing near their den in the early morning
Ready to plan your photography?
If photographing the world's most iconic big cats is on your list, speak to the NaturesLens team about which trip suits your ambitions. Whether it's your first dedicated big cat trip or you're looking to add a specific species to your portfolio, we can help you choose the right holiday & departure date.