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Location

Yeola

Duration

2D/1N

₹ 10,000₹ 12,000

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Overview

1N/2D tour with DCP Expeditions capturing wildlife and the Geminids meteor shower (70 meteors/hr) in a unique astro-wildlife photography experience.

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About The Tour

Step into the golden grasslands of Mamadapur with DCP Expeditions for an immersive 1 night 2 days wildlife and astro photography expedition — a rare weekend experience where the terrestrial meets the celestial. This masterclass offers the perfect setting to capture the agile elegance of Blackbucks in their natural habitat and the shimmering brilliance of the night sky through astrophotography.

Mamadapur Conservation Reserve, located in the semi-arid region of Maharashtra, is one of the best destinations in India to photograph Indian Blackbucks. With endless grasslands stretching beyond the horizon, this landscape offers stunning opportunities to practice composition, storytelling, and high-speed action photography — as herds of Blackbuck leap gracefully across the golden frame.

As night falls and light pollution disappears, participants will explore the magic of astro photography, capturing star trails, constellations, and wide-field nightscapes under expert mentorship. This unique dual-format camp blends wildlife photography with night sky imaging — a perfect learning ground for photographers looking to diversify their portfolios in a short, focused expedition.

With experienced DCP mentor by your side, you’ll not only enhance your technical skills but also gain creative insights on visual storytelling, subject anticipation, and mastering natural light.

Whether you’re just starting your journey in photography or looking to sharpen your skills further — Mamadapur promises a magical weekend experience that fuses wildlife and astro photography like never before.

Quick Information

Route:

Ex Rajapur Blackbuck Sanctuary

Start Point:

Mamadapur Blackbuck Sanctuary

Duration:

1 night 2 days

End Point:

Mamadapur Blackbuck Sanctuary

Inclusions

  • 1 night 2 days wildlife + astro photography masterclass experience.
  • 2 exclusive gypsy safaris in the grasslands of Mamadapur.
  • DCP Photography Mentor to guide you throughout the tour.
  • Night sky session focusing on astrophotography (weather permitting).
  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and tea/snacks during the stay.
  • All entry fees, safari permits, and guide charges.

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Not applicable. Preferred mode of transport is car pool or hired car / tempo traveller. Please contact our Admin team for coordination.

Not applicable. Preferred mode of transport is car pool or hired car / tempo traveller. Please contact our Admin team for coordination.

Preferred mode of transport is car pool or hired car / tempo traveller. Please contact our Admin team for coordination.

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

  • Telephoto lenses – preferably above 300 mm
  • Wide angle lens for astro photography
  • 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
  • Sturdy tripod for astro photography session
  • Remote shutter release (preferably with cable)
  • 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

We now have an equipment rental service wing. Send a mail to rentals@dcpexpeditions.com for any requirement. 

Itinerary

Reach Rajapur blackbuck sanctuary, near yeola by 4.30 pm post refreshments and briefing. We leave for evening mammal and bird photography session in our vehicles. We return after dark. By 8.30 pm, we will have dinner. Post dinner we leave for the exciting night trail and a startrail photography session. 

The area is free from light pollution and provides excellent opportunity to do night sky observation and astro photography.

Target species in the night trail – Indian fox, Chameleon, nightjar, owlet, hyena and many other macro subjects.

We will be staying in the forest dormitory.

We get up early in the morning at 5 am and after getting freshen up and tea/coffee we leave for early morning mammal photography shoot.

On foot target species – foxes near the den, jackal pack and blackbucks. We return to tents for breakfast by 7.30 am, post breakfast we leave for blackbuck photography in our vehicles. We will explore different zones of the sanctuary to shoot good images of blackbucks and other wildlife.

By 12 pm our camp concludes.

Field Learnings

  • Understanding Blackbuck behavior and action photography.
  • Mastering composition in open grassland landscapes.
  • High-speed action shooting with AF and burst modes.
  • Introduction to astrophotography: star trails and wide-field shots.
  • Creative storytelling and use of natural ambient light.
  • How to shoot aesthetically powerful images under moonlight.

Package Cost

Indian nationals: 
Twin sharing: INR 10000 per person inclusive of all taxes 
Single occupancy: INR 12500 per person inclusive of all taxes 

Foreign nationals: 
Twin sharing: US$ 158 per person inclusive of all taxes
Single occupancy: US$ 195 per person inclusive of all taxes

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

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Cost includes

  1. Accomodation in a resort on triple sharing basis or 1 night
  2. Day 1 high tea, dinner, Day 2 tea / coffee, breakfast, water bottles.
  3. All park charges, entry fees, guide charges etc
  4. Open E - Vehicle with driver as our safari vehicle
  5. All Taxes and service charges.

Cost does not include:

  1. Transport to and from Mamadapur
  2. Camera / Lens charges if any
  3. Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
  4. Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
  5. Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary

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Mamadapur Blackbuck Sanctuary

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Cancellation policy

  1. All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 100% refund
  2. All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% refund
  3. All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No refund possible

FAQ's

Yes you can. The cost for a non photographer also remains the same.

Mamadapur - Wildlife and Astro (Geminids meteor Special) Photography Camp, Dec 2025

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