Wild Tigers Safari

May 27 - June 9, 2025 - Sold Out

Join us in Northern India to photograph the iconic Bengal tigers! But not only that, you'll marvel at the beauty of the Taj Mahal, and experience the authentic and colorful Indian culture! This trip is timed to capture both the large male tigers and moms with small cubs. World-renowned tiger photographer Nitish Madan will join Nickolas Warner in leading this all-inclusive 14-day workshop. Permits will be acquired one year in advance to the most coveted tiger viewing zones in both Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh National Parks. Our dates are carefully selected to avoid weekly closures.

Tuition

$9750
All-Inclusive

Max Group Size

3 Students per Instructor
Max 6 Students

Instructor(s)

Nitish Madan
Nickolas Warner

Physical Intensity

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Highlights

Photograph the iconic Royal Bengal Tiger in the beautiful landscapes of Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore National Parks! Dates are timed for best chances to see large males and mothers with cubs.
Other wildlife includes Asian Elephants, sambor deer, leopards, and more
Experience the wonder of Taj Mahal and the colorful Indian culture in traditional villages.
Small group of 6 photographers and 2 pro instructors so everyone will have their own row in the vehicle to allow unobstructed shooting.
All-inclusive 14-day workshop with 4-star accommodations, domestic flights, meals, and ground transportation.
Classroom time will be scheduled throughout the workshop for image critique, post-processing, and photography instruction.

Itinerary

Some time will be dedicated to a cultural experience where we may visit traditional villages, meet local people, participate in festivals, and photograph historic sites. We don't know exactly which day it will be this far in advance as it will depend on permit availability in the core tiger zones.

Day 1 (May 27): Arrive in New Delhi. Welcome Dinner at our 4-star Delhi Hotel at 7PM followed by an orientation session.
Day 2 (May 28): After breakfast and a wildlife shooting skills session, we head to the airport for our flight to Jabalpur, arriving that evening at our accommodations near Bandhavgarh National Park.
Days 3-6 (May 29-June 1): Morning and evening safari drives in Bandhavgarh National Park. We are on the lookout for tigers, elephants, jackals, leopards, and various species of birds. During midday hours we will catch up on sleep, and or hold classroom sessions and image critiques.
Day 7 (June 2): It's our last morning safari drive before exiting the park. We travel to Agra and enjoy the stunning views around the Taj Mahal.
Day 8 (June 3): We are up well before dawn to photograph the iconic Taj Mahal. Once we have thoroughly enjoyed her beauty, we drive to Ranthambore National Park and check into our 4-star hotel.
Days 9-13 (June 4-8): We go out each morning and evening on safari game drives in the 5 premium tiger viewing zones. During midday hours we'll hold classroom sessions, visit nearby temples, and experience traditional villages.
Day 14 (June 9): We finish with one final safari drive in Ranthambore before returning to New Delhi, arriving no later than 6PM. Most international flights leave late at night.

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Logistics

Plan to arrive in New Delhi, India anytime on or before 6PM on May 27th. We will meet together for a welcome dinner at 7PM at the hotel.

The workshop is all-inclusive, meaning your lodging, food, domestic flights, and transportation are all covered during our 14 days together including the first day's welcome dinner. The base price assumes double occupancy. If you book as a single participant but want double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant of the same gender. But with our small groups that is not always possible. In that case, you will be asked to pay the single supplement.

All lodging during the workshop is in upscale 4-star hotels with single supplement available.

As a requirement of joining the workshop, participants must purchase their own travel insurance. The proper policy will cover things like last-minute cancellations, medical emergencies, and non-refundable expenses. You can visit the Travel Insurance Marketplace to compare policies from multiple providers. Please see the Pricing Section below for the Special Workshop Terms and Conditions.

We will setup a zoom meeting with all participants a few months before the workshop to discuss gear and pre-trip planning. You will receive additional information via email to ensure you are set up for a successful and memorable trip!

Pricing - 14 Days

$9750/person + Tax

Single Supplement - $1200

Trip Includes:

13 nights double-occupancy lodging in 4-star hotels. Single supplement is available if you want your own room.
All meals and soft drinks including the welcome dinner.
Ground transportation between Delhi, Agra, Bandhavgarh, and Ranthambore.
Round trip airfare between Delhi and Jabalpur.
4x4 Safari Vehicles with drivers and spotters. Each participant will have their own row.
Services of exceptional English-speaking guides.
All permits and entrance fees.
In-field and classroom instruction by pros Nitish Madan and Nickolas Warner.

Trip Does NOT Include:

Transportation to/from your home to New Delhi, India.
Alcoholic Beverages
Travel/Medical/Interruption/Cancellation Insurance.
Passport and Visa Fees.
Inoculations and Testing.
Gratuities for photo instructors, local guides and drivers.

Special Workshop Terms and Conditions:

Cancellations made on or before May 27, 2024 will be refunded in full.
After May 27, 2024, the deposit becomes non-refundable if you cancel.
Travel Insurance is Mandatory and it is the participant's responsibility to select a policy that adequately covers their workshop investment, travel expenses, healthcare, and emergencies.
The final payment is due 180-days prior to the workshop. Once paid, it becomes non-refundable in the event of any cancellations.
We cannot offer the Loyalty Discount on this workshop as it is an international collaboration.

Meet Your Instructors

Nitish Madan

Nitish Madan is a landscape and wildlife photographer based in Delhi, India, deeply committed to the cause of wildlife conservation. He specializes in private guided wildlife photography tours to Indias best known national parks.

He works closely with clients to ensure they return home with a portfolio of images that they would be proud to show to their friends, family and colleagues. He has over 500 tiger safaris under his belt.

He has been visiting national parks of India since 2002 as he has always had a deep, spiritual love of nature, wildlife and adventure. He saw his first wild tiger back in 2004 in Kanha National Park in central India. He was totally mesmerized by its beauty. After this sighting, he decided to buy a camera so he could relive those special moments to cherish those memories.

Compared to other genres of photography, wildlife photography is very challenging as you have no control over nature or animals, but that is what makes it so exciting and deeply satisfying.

His goal as a photographer is to share these jewels of nature with everyone to inspire more interest and compassion for the natural world in the hopes that they may be conserved for generations to come.

Nickolas Warner

Nickolas Warner is an award-winning photographer with recognition by the Epson Pano Awards, International Landscape Photographer of the Year, and Outdoor Photographer. He has a particular interest in extreme and unusual locations. His travels have taken him to some fascinating locations all around the world, but the American Southwest is still his favorite place to photograph.

Nickolas spent the past decade guiding in Alaska, where he provided instruction on photographing the aurora borealis, and shared his knowledge of the far north’s rugged terrain and resilient wildlife.

When not guiding, Nickolas enjoys long distance hiking and extended backpacking trips through remote wilderness areas.

Artist's Statement: "The more one travels, the more one sees how small our world is. Photography is often an idyllic vision of nature that stretches the truth. While most of my photos are taken in the wilderness, the reality is that modernity and progress has shrunk the wild into small islands of untouched land, flanked on all sides by development and exploitation. Before becoming a full-time photographer, I pursued a career in sustainability. While I've since changed directions, I still have a strong sense of urgency to protect nature and keep the wild wild. I hope my photos can inspire others to explore and let our world be untamed."