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Location

Mandla

Duration

3D/2N

45,000 49,499

45,000₹ 49,499

Overview

Join us for a 2 nights, 3 days Wildlife Photography Expedition to Kanha National Park, one of India’s most iconic tiger reserves. This tour includes 4 safaris across different zones, with only 4 photographers per jeep, ensuring ample space, personalized mentoring, and excellent opportunities to photograph tigers, barasingha, leopards, and the stunning sal forest landscapes.

This expedition is in association with OM System India and all guests will be provided with some of the latest cameras and lenses from OM System throughout the expedition.

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About The Tour

Embark on a 2 nights, 3 days wildlife photography expedition to Kanha National Park, one of the most picturesque and biodiversity-rich reserves in India. Known as the inspiration behind The Jungle Book, Kanha is a dream destination for wildlife photographers and nature lovers alike.

This expedition with DCP Expeditions offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger, elusive Leopard, the iconic hard-ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer), along with a rich diversity of birds, reptiles, and other mammals that thrive in the sal and bamboo forests. The vast meadows, misty mornings, and golden forest light create a stunning visual canvas for wildlife photography.

Participants will be guided by an experienced DCP photography mentor, who will assist with field techniques, composition, ethical practices, and crafting compelling wildlife stories. With 4 well-planned gypsy safaris and a focused schedule, this expedition is designed to maximize photographic opportunities within a shorter duration.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, this Kanha expedition offers the perfect setting to refine your skills, build a strong portfolio, and experience the wilderness up close.

Quick Information

Route:

Jabalpur - Kanha - Jabalpur

Start Point:

Kanha National Park

Duration:

2 nights 3 days

End Point:

Kanha National Park

Inclusions

  • 4 safaris across premium zones of Kanha National Park
  • Experienced drivers and guides of choice all throughout
  • 2 nights 3 days accommodation on twin-sharing basis
  • All meals: veg and non-veg breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Transfers from Jabalpur Airport to Kanha and back
  • All park entry fees, guide charges, and permit costs
  • OM System cameras and lenses will be provided to all
  • Expert guidance from DCP’s Wildlife Photography Mentors
  • Group discussions and image review sessions

Experts

How To Reach

Recommended airport is Jabalpur. Jabalpur to Kanha distance is approximately 4 hours. Hence, if travelling by Flight, participants are requested to book flight appropriately to ensure that they reach Jabalpur by 9 am.

Vidarbha Express (12105) Departs from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at 7:10PM and reaches Gondia next day at 11:15 am. 

Not recommended.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

This expedition is in association with OM System India and all guests will be provided with some of the latest cameras and lenses from OM System throughout the expedition. However, in case you wish to bring your own gears, here is a list of recommended equipment

  • Telephoto lenses – preferably above 300 mm
  • Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
  • Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
  • Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
  • Carry a bean bag to stabilize your gears while shooting from safari vehicle
  • Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust
  • Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from the dust
  • Carry good sun glasses to protect your eyes from heat
  • Sun screens (above SPF 30) are very important
  • It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
  • Please carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
  • Carry a pair of good binoculars

Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Itinerary

Arrive at Jabalpur Airport and our vehicles will be ready to receive you for your onward journey to one of the most beautiful forest of this planet, Kanha National Park. We are expected to reach our base camp at Aranyak Lodge, Kanha. After a brief introduction of the participants at lunch, our mentor will provide a insight about the park and also run past through a quick round on basics of Wildlife Photography.  Participant may have a quick round of equipment testing and small session of photography around the resort to ensure they are all set to hit the ground. We will soon get on with our first round in the park. In order to provide utmost comfort for photography, we have limited the occupancy upto only 4 photographers per jeep. Post the safari, we will discuss about the sighting while seeping on hot cup of tea/coffee. We will gather again once everyone is freshen up to discuss and review the images captured during the first round. Our mentor will review the images and discuss in detail about the intricacies of wildlife photography. Dinner at the dining hall and we go off to sleep to ensure we are fresh next day morning for a second round.

Wake up call at 4:30 AM and we will meet at meeting area to hit the forest and witness the real beauty of Kanha unfolding the story of jungle book in its most scenic terrains of the forest. One more specialty of Safaris in Madhya Pradesh is to have breakfast in the middle of the forest. Safari ends at 11:30AM. On our return we will have discussion about our experience in the morning round and images clicked. Participants are free to take rest till lunch or can take a round in surrounding area. Lunch will be ready around 1PM, post which get ready for the third round of safari. We will spend evening discussing the stories of our journey so far. Enjoy dinner and off to sleep !!

Get ready and gather at meeting area around 5:30AM for morning Tea/Coffee session. Proceed to forest for the last round. Enjoy the forest and its inhabitants for the last time of this expedition. Come back to resort finish breakfast. Pack your bags and we will bid adieu to one of the most scenic park of India.

Cars will be ready to drop us at Railway Station / Airport. Trip ends here !!!


Field Learnings

  • Understanding the behavior and movement patterns of tigers and other mammals
  • How to use natural light and forest conditions to compose dramatic wildlife images
  • Techniques to shoot in low-light jungle environments
  • Ethics and responsible practices in wildlife photography
  • Tips on building a portfolio that stands out

Package Cost

Indian nationals: 
Twin sharing: INR 45,000 per person inclusive of all taxes 
Single occupancy: INR 53,500 per person inclusive of all taxes

Foreign nationals: 
Twin sharing: US$ 1155 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 1285 per person inclusive of all taxes

Gold members - Upto 5% off
Silver members - Upto 3% off

WhatsApp to ask for a payment link / QR code to pay.

Booking closes 120 days before the announced tour date.

Early bird discount applicable: Ask for details   

  • Applicable only to the first three confirmed bookings.
  • Valid exclusively on full payment at the time of booking.
  • Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or discount.

[Save upto 2.5% of tour cost by opting to pay via NEFT / RTGS / UPI]

Cost includes

  1. 4 safaries in different premium zones
  2. Experienced driver and guides of choice
  3. Pick and drop to Jabalpur in Innova Crysta
  4. All entry fee, jeep charges and guide charges.
  5. Food and stay at the resort for 2 nights 3 days.
  6. Pre event tour briefing and getting ready
  7. OM System cameras and lenses will be provided to all
  8. Post processing session during the tour
  9. One to one hand holding of participants
  10. Participants images review by mentor
  11. All taxes and service charges

Exclusions:

  1. Travel costs from your city to and from Jabalpur
  2. Extra meal / food / snack ordered
  3. Payable tips and gratuities
  4. Insurance of any kind
  5. All expenses of personal nature- additional meals, laundry etc
  6. Anything which is not part of inclusions above
  7. Permit name change charges

Please take a note that sighting of a Tiger and / or a good photography opportunity to capture it in an ideal frame is a matter of luck. Though the possibility of sighting is high but it can never be guaranteed in the wild.


Map

Kanha National Park


Policies

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 60 days or more prior to departure – 10% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations between 46 to 60 days prior to departure – 20% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations between 31 to 45 days prior to departure – 50% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations within 30 days of departure – non-refundable.

FAQ's

Yes. Please write to us on info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.

Yes ofcourse. However, the cost remains the same.



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