Photo Safari

Welcome to Junglewala- Safaris and Escapes. Whether you are an avid photographer with years of experience or you are just starting your journey into the wonderful world of wildlife photography, Junglewala photo safaris will have the perfect safari for you. If you want to spent time with a top wildlife guy on a specialist workshop, learn the basics or may be just spent time with your camera shooting the best safari experiences, Junglewala offers complete solutions for you.

Central India is a land of mystique contrasts and colors – a place of towering mountains, bustling cities, mysterious forests, ancient forts and a vibrant culture. It is a place where the modern and the old coexist. For photographers, this means a virtual paradise of photo opportunities.

We offer private and group photo safaris in the National Parks which are powered with knowledgeable naturalists and experienced guides. Photo safaris are specialized photo tours in the National Parks with a choice of an experienced wildlife photographer to accompany you. Our photo mentor being local expert will help you explore the spectacular wealth of experiences and capture the essence of the wilderness.

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When people think of wildlife in India, tiger occupies the major slot in their minds. However tiger is one of the highlights that Central India offers. Other species that you can see includes leopards, gaurs, barasinghas, blue bulls, muntjac, sloth bears, wild dogs, foxes, jackals and a lot more. With over 430 species of birds have been reliably recorded from this region representing 61 families and 15 orders, of which 254 species breed while 104 species are winter migrants. The forests of Central India are also one of the few known refuges for several globally threatened and restricted range species like malabar pied hornbill, spotted grey creeper, white bellied minivet, asian brown flycatcher and green munia.

With this plethora of wildlife, birdlife and a variety of terrains ranging from grasslands to thick jungles to hills and valleys, every national park in Central India offers a unique and extremely rewarding experience to avid wildlife lovers.

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We can customize our safaris depending on the needs of the photographer. If someone is interested in a wildlife photography workshop may be better off visiting a different park than a pro looking to build coverage of specific subjects.

Our photo safaris are geared with the basic essentials in mind – we understand the need to be in the park as early as possible in order to catch the magic light. We are prepared with extra memory cards, CD/DVD burners, beanbags, tripods, heads and even spare bodies and lenses.

Full Day Photo Safari

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Photographing a tiger in the wild is not an easy job; in fact tiger sighting is just a matter of chance. If you spent more time in the park, your chances of sighting and photographing a tiger in its habitat increase multifold. For this ultimate tiger photo shoot we can obtain special permits for full day safari on request, which will attract an extra cost than normal safari. Virtually during normal safari timings, tiger reserves are crowded with tourists and chances to photograph a tiger without hassle are bleak. With special full day permits, you will get a complete day, route free which allows you to travel on any track in any direction where and when tigers are seen. Hence you will get an uninterrupted extra TIGER TIME. You will be allowed to enter inside the park a little earlier and stay a little later than normal closing time. This will help you to capture the golden moments at sunrise and sunset. You do not have to leave the park at midday; full day permit will let you to stay within the park from sunrise to sunset. These are the very same type of permits, a film crew from the National Geographic, Discovery Channel and BBC to name a few, would have. You will be supplied with packed breakfast and lunch with hot and cold beverages during your full day safari. You have an option to choose from jeep safari or elephant safari or mix of the two as per your interest. A full day permit will allow a photographer with two assistants, a naturalist or guide and your safari driver.

Check list for photographers

Lenses
Digital memory cards
Camera bag or backpack
Lens cleaning fluid
Lens tissue/brush
Extra camera batteries
Flash
Flash batteries
Battery charger and adapters
Waterproof bags for lenses and camera body
Beanbag, small tripod or monopod
Extra video camera batteries
Video charger

Check-List for Packing

Hats/Caps- Suited to the season (Warm/Cold)
Safari Clothing- T Shirts/ Trousers/ 3-4ths/ Capries/ Jackets in earthen shades.
Binoculars- At least two in a family of four. Individual possession is better.
Camera- A good SLR Camera and Lenses with extra memory cards and additional battery is advisable. Some compact cameras are also found producing fantastic results.
A light cotton stole will help you to protect your camera and face from the fine dust during jeep safaris.
Footwear- A comfortable pair of walking shoes with cotton socks is advisable.
Medicines- Some common medicines for emergency with first aid kit is advisable.
Notebook- It would be better to take field notes on flora and fauna in the wild.
Field Guide for Birding- Will help you to identify the species and provide more details about the avian.

Safari code of conduct

Wildlife always has right of way. This is the home to the wildlife – you are only a visitor.
Wear some kind of dull colors like green, khaki, grey and brown clothing. Bright and contrast clothes (White & Red) are inadvisable.
Use toilets at authorized place only.
Do not get down of the Safari vehicle at any time during the Safari.
Do not feed wildlife as this can have severe consequences for an animal’s social behavior patterns and lead to increased aggression.
Do not encourage guides to move so close to wildlife that your presence disturbs it or interferes with its natural behavior.
Do not encourage guides to pursue wildlife that is showing avoidance tactics e.g. displaying threatening/alarmed behavior or is moving away. Let them stay in peace.
Do not encourage guides to drive off-road in protected areas when this is prohibited in the protected area. Follow your assigned routes consciously.
Do not approach breeding sites (nests, burrows, dens, caves etc.) as this can affect the breeding success of wildlife.
Speak quietly and do not make any sudden movements when close to wildlife so as not to alarm it.
Be aware that the use of flash photography to take photos of wildlife is prohibited in National Parks.
Be quiet and considerate when viewing wildlife, keep a safe distance away and ask your driver to switch off the engine.
Be sensitive to wildlife. Loud noise or shrill phone calls do not advisable in National Parks.! Use of mobile phones during safari drives should be discouraged.
Please do not damage or remove any flora or fauna, including stones, bones and plants.
Do not throw trash, litter, peels of fruits etc.
Do not block their line of travel or escape routes.
Do not wear perfumes or any other strong smelling substances. The animals are sensitive to smell and it may arouse their curiosity.
Carrying of firearms of any kind is not allowed and also illegal on a Safari.
Don’t smoke inside the park – this can cause fires and harm wildlife – behave responsibly.
Take up opportunities to exchange culture with the local community in authentic settings and with willing participants.
Approaching too closely will disturb them. Do not stand up when you are close to tigers – animal might see it as a threat and may be provoked to charge back.
You can play an important role in the conservation of the park by giving your valuable suggestions and recommendations.