NaturesLens Bewertungen 178

I recently returned from a trip to Varanger with NaturesLens. The guide Alison was lovely- friendly and cheerful, nothing was too much trouble. She expertly answered photograhy questions and made sure I had tasty meal alternatives if there was something I couldn't eat. The accommodation was warm and cosy; comfy beds and hot showers in a cold climate. Most of the scenery was stunning, and there were plenty of opportunities to get good images of the wildlife. I would happily consider booking with NaturesLens again.

Excellent heated hides at eyelevel. Very much enjoyed watching the Kingfisher. It was the opportunity to get varied photographs of backlit subjects. Excellent views of visiting otters.

NaturesLens organized yet another fantastic adventure. Right from the airport pickup to the farewell, everything was flawless—transport, lodging, and meals all contributed to a smoothly run, bustling week dedicated to day and night wildlife photography. Our guide, Pui Hang, offered insightful guidance, and the itinerary was crafted to allow everyone two opportunities per session, ensuring a comprehensive experience.

I just returned from a trip to Bence Mate's Farm in Hungary.
The trip was fantastic.
The hides were excellent, and it was a wonderful experience to be able to photograph different animals both day and night. Everything went perfectly.
Many thanks to Natures Lens and especially to our guide, Pui Hang Miles.

I’ve just returned from a trip to Bence’s Farm in Hungary.
From start to finish the trip was meticulously planned with nothing left to chance.
I went on the trip to specifically learn about shooting at night utilising off camera lighting. The quality of the hides went way beyond my expectations and those coupled with coaching we were given ensured my aims were fully realised.
Big thanks to Natures Lens and in particular to their tour leader Pui Hang Miles.

Another great trip run by NaturesLens. As always from the start at the airport to the end. Transportation, accommodation & food was perfect which helps during such a busy week of doing wildlife photography day & night. The instruction given by the tour leader ( Pui Hang ) were very helpful & the schedule was organised in a way that everyone could have a go twice at each session.

I spent a great part of November and December 2025 in Costa Rica with NaturesLens. It was my 4th trip to Costa Rica with them - does that tell you something? Each trip has been different as David's relationships with local guides and suppliers has evolved, making each trip better than its predecessor. Costa Rica's wildlife, especially its birds, is magnificent and NaturesLens has found so many locations where photographers can get the best images possible, and if one site is not active, David always has an alternative up his sleeve. Most are shot in natural light but there were a couple of opportunities to use flash to add to the variety. The accommodation and food throughout was very good and we were attentively looked after by David and Tony, our driver. I can't recommend this trip and NaturesLens highly enough

Did the Costa Rica trip in November/December. Excellent bird setups at every location, with thought given to backgrounds as well as perches. Flash sessions shooting frogs and snakes and a night walk with more frogs were highlights. Have booked more trips in 2026.

I have just been on the ULTIMATE COSTA RICAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR. A fantastic trip where we photographed every bird listed on the itinerary plus some rare ones not mentioned such as the male black crested coquette. There was also a great variety of reptiles and mammals. The tour was well managed, and there was always a contingency when we had some wet weather. Great food and accommodation.

When I first saw the images taken by David and Pui Hang from their initial visit I was so impressed that I instantly booked to go to Shompole. I was not disappointed. What a great opportunity to photograph various species at night. The staff were very helpful and looked after us to a high standard.

NaturesLens are a company that just keeps on giving! With 20+ of their trips having already been experienced over a number of years, their latest offering of six hide nights at Shompole Wilderness camp in Kenya was an instant winner for me! I love being at one with nature, and this photographic trip has it all. The opportunity to spend 16 hours or so every night in purpose built hides with the expectation of a multitude of different wild animals stopping by for a drink, is what dreams are made of! Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Civet, Mongoose, Jackal, Hyena, Zebra, and Giraffe to name but a few plus a lovely variety of birds too.
David and Pui Hang Miles have found a gem of an Oasis here at Shompole. The camp has a lovely atmosphere and great staff who are always very willing to help and are such a pleasure to spend time with too. The tents are very spacious, bright and airy. Food and drink are plentiful and delicious. This trip is a must for anyone seeking to spend time photographing African wildlife at night!

I thought David was an excellent photographic host, identifying and ensuring those who may need help in difficult photographic situations got what they needed to ensure they got photographs they wanted. David keeping an eye on the day to day running of the trip so we all benefited from the experience. Shompole provided some very close encounters with the local wildlife of which there was a great variety and there were many photographic opportunities to use up your card space. Enjoyable time but Africa always is.

This is my third trip with Pui and Naturelens and am so grateful for the excellent experience and support they provided. As a senior citizen I was nervous in going but Naturelens support me in every way with not just support whilst travelling but great technical knowledge to help me get the best photos. I will definitely be booking with Naturelens again and if you are new to photography this is an exceptional company to go with.

NaturesLens have once again delivered the very best experience with a fantastic trip to the Maasai Mara. The trip was expertly led and organised by Pui Hang Miles who made every effort to ensure that everyone’s needs were met. The bush camp Tembo by Jackson was ideal, knowledgeable guides/drivers who found some wonderful sightings. Excellent food including the best soups and GF bread I have had for a long time. A great trip with great memories.

This was my second time with Natureslens and like the first it did not disappoint. Shompole Wilderness was above my expectations, great variety of animals and expertly guided by Pui Hang. I would thoroughly recommend Natureslens and look forward to another adventure with them in the future.

I loved everything about the Shompole trip. The camp was beautiful, peaceful and quiet. Being gluten intollerant I am always a little concerned about food. But the food was wonderful and they went out of their way to accommodate. The wildlife was incredible. Night hide photography is tiring and I didn't sleep in the day. I would have therefore ideally liked a day in the middle in camp photographing the wildlife there and sleeping in my beautiful tent. Lovely experience, handled expertly by Pui.

Natures lens are head and shoulders above other operators i have travelled with. They are accomplished photographers who go the extra mile to make sure every guest has an exceptional experience and obtain photographs to be proud of. They use only the best local guides who know the area and animal behaviour intimately. They are also committed to sustainable and ethical behavior. As a retired professional photographer my expectations are high and Natures lens have never failed to exceed them. I cannot rate them highly enough.

After previous very saucerful and fantastic trips with NaturesLens, I decided to use them again and re-visit Costa Rica.
PN and David (the owners) made the booking process very simple and straightforward and they were both more than happy to answer all my questions about the trip, the itinerary, the accommodation and Cost Rica.

This was just the start. This was a small group holiday (4 of us + David), led by David, who was with us for the entre holiday.
On arrival we were met at the Airport and introduced to Tony, who was our 'Man Friday' for the entire holiday as well. Tony was a 'local' who knew everybody worth knowing and knew Costa Rica like the back of his hand. Tony drove the mini-bus. Tony took the suitcases to the lodges when we arrived at our accommodation and then he also picked them up from the room and took them to the mini-bus when we were leaving. Tony carried our tripods and camera equipment (when we had taken too much), he also made sure that we always had water to drink and I have never seen a mini-bus that has been cleaned so often, it was spotless. Most importantly, Tony fully understood how delicate our camera equipment was so ensured that it was always safely positioned in the bus and any time we stopped for a comfort break, he would stand by the bus to ensure no one got tempted (not that I believe anyone would have done in Costa Rica, it is such a safe and friendly place).
David's knowledge on photography was endless, as well as his experience with different manufacturer cameras, so he was more than able to answer all the various photographic questions that the group had. He was constantly encouraging us and challenging us to try different things with the cameras and was always suggesting 'starting points' for the camera setup.
What makes a NaturesLens trip so successful is that David establishes personal relationships with all the local experts and service owners. In most cases he has worked with his contact for a great number of years, so they know exactly what we are after and David ensure that they deliver. This local expertise has ensured that when we were after a particular species of bird/animal, that we in most cases were successful in getting some stunning photographs. Some of the places we were taken to we so far of the beaten track that we would never have found them without this local expertise and local knowledge.
The lodges that we styed in were all 'as advertise' and actually were better than my expectations. Again, David has excellent relationships with all the hotel/accommodation owners so if there were any niggles or special request these were sorted out very quickly (in Costa Rica they drink tea black, so having 5 Europeans asking for team with milk always came as a surprise, but we always got our milk).

Would I recommend NaturesLens?
I can best answer that by saying that I will be returning back to Costa Rica in the next few years and I have already decided it will be with NaturesLens again. IT was a very easy decision to make

I have been going on trips with NaturesLens for several years now. The overall experience is always improving and never went back home disappointed. This year I have been on the Hungary trip ( both Winter & Summer ones ). Everything went so smooth from arrival to departure. Accommodation & transport was excellent, food was great even though I needed a specific dietary requirement. The photography schedule was set to give everyone a chance to try all the possible options, and could be changed around easily. I didn’t hesitate to book again for 2026.

We went on the Grimsey Island trip in Iceland in June 2025, led by Robin from Natureslens. Everything about the trip was great. From the pre-trip planning and communication, to support travelling to the Grimsey Island, getting settled in to the Guest House, and being led back to the end of the trip. During the trip the guidance and photographic expertise Robin provided was great, and Grimsey is by far the best place we have ever been to for the amount of species available in different lighting conditions. Natureslens made it from beginning to end a great experience.