the United States
Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone
Join us for a February 2029 wildlife photography holiday in Yellowstone, focused on the region's winter wildlife, mood, atmosphere & light.
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Where to Photograph
Mammals
Our mammal photography holidays span an extraordinary range of subjects & habitats - from the big cats & elephants of the African savannah to the foxes, bison & deer of Europe's ancient forests. What connects them is an approach that prioritises behaviour & atmosphere over simple species documentation. We build itineraries that give you repeated access to the same subjects so you can read their patterns, anticipate their movements & refine your images across multiple sessions.
Whether you're working from a vehicle on open plains, a hide in a European forest or on foot in a tropical jungle, these trips have been selected because they consistently deliver close, sustained encounters with mammals in settings where strong photography is genuinely achievable.
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Where these holidays take place
Recommended Holidays
Mammals Photography Holidays
If you’re looking to photograph mammals 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 a wide variety of mammal species can be photographed in outstanding conditions.
Explore our recommended trips below to discover which destinations, species & photographic experiences best match your interests.
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...
- Hero Species Match Count
- 1
- Species Match Count
- 10
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
- Hero Species Match Count
- 1
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- 6
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.
- Hero Species Match Count
- 1
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Japanese Wildlife in Winter
Join Pui Hang & Ian for our Japanese Wildlife in Winter photography tour in Japan, to capture images of all of the iconic winter...
- Hero Species Match Count
- 1
- Species Match Count
- 6
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.
- Hero Species Match Count
- 1
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- 6
Poland
Wildlife of Białowieża Forest
Join us in Poland for a wildlife photography holiday, during January 2027, focused on Wolves, Bison & winter mammals in snow-dusted forest.
- Hero Species Match Count
- 1
- Species Match Count
- 5
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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- 1
- Species Match Count
- 5
Hungary
Hungarian Winter Wildlife
Embark on a unique 7-night winter wildlife photography holiday in Hungary! Stay on Bence Máté's farm, where expertly designed lighting setups allow for breathtaking...
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- 1
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- 4
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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- 0
- Species Match Count
- 7
Norway
Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger
Join us in Norway for a winter wildlife photography holiday on the coastline of Arctic Varanger, during April 2027, focused on winter wildlife photography...
- Hero Species Match Count
- 1
- Species Match Count
- 2
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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- 1
- Species Match Count
- 1
Species
Mammals offer some of the most compelling subjects in wildlife photography, from charismatic megafauna like elephants & rhinos to elusive smaller species like pine martens & red squirrels. Our mammal photography holidays provide opportunities to photograph a remarkable diversity of species across multiple continents & habitats.
Browse the species below to learn more about each mammal, 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 mammal photography destinations span every continent, from the African savannahs & Indian jungles to the boreal forests of Scandinavia & the wetlands of South America. Our mammal photography holidays visit some of the most productive reserves & national parks on Earth, carefully chosen for species diversity & photographic quality.
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
Mammal photography offers an extraordinary range of creative opportunities, from dramatic predator-prey interactions & social behaviour to intimate portraits & atmospheric environmental images. Whether you’re interested in action photography, family dynamics or quiet, contemplative studies of animals in their habitats, the opportunities below highlight some of the most rewarding experiences available on our mammal photography holidays.
- In India, you can photograph one-horned rhinoceroses grazing in the tall elephant grass of Kaziranga at dawn
- In Kenya, you can photograph African elephants crossing the alkaline flats of Shompole at golden hour
- In Costa Rica, you can photograph two-toed sloths descending from the canopy with their young
- In Spain, you can photograph red foxes trotting through wildflower meadows in the Spanish countryside
- In the United States, you can capture images of bison covered in hoar frost steaming in the geothermal mist
- Photograph Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs with snow falling around them
- In Tibet, you can capture images of Tibetan wild yaks silhouetted against snow-capped peaks at sunrise
- In Poland, you can photograph European bison grazing in ancient Białowieża Forest clearings at dawn
- In Canada, you can capture images of Canada lynx stalking snowshoe hares across frozen clearings
- In Hungary, you can capture images of Eurasian otters fishing & sliding on icy riverbanks
Ready to plan your photography?
Looking for a wildlife photography holiday focused on mammals? Get in touch with the NaturesLens team to discuss which of these trips suits your interests & experience. We're happy to recommend itineraries based on the species you most want to photograph.