Kanha Wildlife Photography Tour

Overview

Join us for a 3 nights 4 days Wildlife Photography Expedition to Kanha National Park, one of India’s most iconic tiger reserves. This tour includes 6 safaris across different zones, with only 4 photographers per jeep, ensuring ample space, personalized mentoring, and exclusive opportunities to capture tigers, barasingha, leopards, and the stunning sal forest landscapes.

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About The Tour

Embark on a 3 nights 4 days wildlife photography expedition to Kanha National Park, one of the most picturesque and biodiversity-rich reserves in India. Known as the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, Kanha is a dream destination for wildlife photographers and nature lovers alike.

This expedition with DCP Expeditions offers a thrilling opportunity to capture the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers, elusive Leopards, hard-ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer), and a wide range of birds, reptiles, and other mammals that inhabit the sal and bamboo forests of Kanha. The lush meadows, misty mornings, and golden light filtering through dense forests make Kanha a visual paradise for any serious wildlife photographer.

Participants will be mentored by experienced wildlife photography experts who will guide you on field techniques, composition, ethics of wildlife photography, and how to create compelling wildlife narratives. With six dedicated gypsy safaris and a well-paced schedule, this tour is designed to elevate your wildlife photography skills in the heart of India’s tiger territory.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer, Kanha offers the perfect canvas to sharpen your skills, build a stunning portfolio, and connect with the wilderness on a deeper level.

Quick Information

Route:

Nagpur - Kanha - Nagpur

Start Point:

Kanha National Park

Duration:

3 nights 4 days

End Point:

Kanha National Park

Inclusions

6 safaris across different zones of Kanha National Park
3 nights 4 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
Expert guidance from DCP’s Wildlife Photography Mentors
Group discussions and image review sessions

Experts

Ashutosh Shinde

Panel Expert - DCP Mumbai

Ashutosh Shinde, based out of Mumbai, is a banker by profession and wildlife enthusiast by passion. A born nature lover, decided to pursue photography as a hobby after his visit to Gir National Park, Gujarat, India in 2013. Soon, this hobby, turned into serious passion. Ashutosh has been photographing various species in wilderness, which includes Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles etc. He is always on lookout for making creative images having different perspective. He inclines more towards presenting his images in an art form. He has travelled extensively across various terrains in India and Africa, in search of those rare creative moments. His work has been recognized by leading international nature and conservation institutions like NGC, BBC Willife Magazine, iNaturalist.org etc. He has also exhibited his work on national and international forums. He is associated as a Panel Photography Expert and Consultant, Strategy Team DCP, Mumbai.

Recommended airport is Nagpur. Napur to Kanha distance is approximately 6 hours. Hence, if travelling by Flight, participants are requested to book flight appropriately to ensure that they reach Nagpur by 7 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:

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

Day 1

Arrive at Gondia Railway Station / Nagpur Airport / Nagpur Railway station 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 Chitvan Jungle Lodge. After a brief introduction of the participants at lunch, our group leader 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 Group leader 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.

Day 2 and 3

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 !!

Day 4

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 60,000 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: INR 87,000 per person inclusive of all taxes

Foreign nationals:
Twin sharing: US$ 1130 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 1445 per person inclusive of all taxes

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

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Cost includes

6 safaries in different regions.
All entry fee, jeep charges and guide charges.
Food and Accommodation at the resort for 3 nights and 4 days.
Pre event tour briefing and getting ready
Guidance on equipment needed
Post processing session during the tour
One to one hand holding of participants
Participants images review by mentor
Post event 10 days WhatsApp support on images
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions:

Travel costs to and from Nagpur (Pick up from Nagpur by Innova would cost 7500/- each way (one way, per Innova)
Extra meal / food / snack ordered apart from the one included above
Payable tips and gratuities
Insurance of any kind
All expenses of personal nature- additional meals, laundry etc
Anything which is not part of inclusions above
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

All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 100% credit
All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible

FAQ's

Can I get a single room accomodation?

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

Can a non-photographer join the tour?

Yes ofcourse. However, the cost remains the same.

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Kanha National Park - Wildlife Photography Expedition, Dec 2025

₹ 60,000₹ 67,001

₹60,000₹ 67,001

Overview

About The Tour

Quick Information

Inclusions

Experts

Ashutosh Shinde

How To Reach

Getting Ready

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2 and 3

Day 4

Field Learnings

Package Cost

Map

Policies

FAQ's

Can I get a single room accomodation?

Can a non-photographer join the tour?

Kanha National Park - Wildlife Photography Expedition, Dec 2025

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