Wild Tigers Safari

Dec 4-17, 2025 - SoLD OUT!

Join us in Northern India to photograph the iconic Bengal tiger during the cooler winter months. During this time of year, the tigers are much more active - walking, interacting, and hunting. We'll have nice light throughout the day and favorable atmospheric conditions. We'll have 9 days dedicated to tiger safaris and 3 days for Indian Leopards. 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. With only 2 participants per safari jeep, you'll have your own row to shoot from either side of the vehicle. World-renowned tiger photographer Nitish Madan will join David Swindler in leading this all-inclusive 14-day workshop.

Tuition

$11.495
All-Inclusive

Max Group Size

3 Students per Instructor
Max 6 Students

Instructor(s)

David Swindler
Nitish Madan

Physical Intensity

Highlights

Photograph the iconic Royal Bengal Tiger in the beautiful landscapes of Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore National Parks over 9 safari days, including 3 full-day safaris in Bandhavgarh.
Enjoy 3 safari days in a dedicated leopard reserve to capture these fascinating cats.
Other wildlife includes Asian Elephants, sambor deer, sloth bears, kingfishers, eagles, parakeets, and much more!
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

Day 1 (Dec 4): Optional arrival day. If arriving today, you will be responsible for booking your own lodging near the airport. We will give recommended options to participants prior to the trip.
Day 2 (Dec 5): We meet midday at the Delhi Airport for our flight to Jabalpur. After we arrive, we meet our drivers in comfortable and spacious vans. After lunch, we make the 4 hr drive to Bandhavgarh and get checked into our hotel.
Days 3-5 (Dec 6-8): We have full-day tiger safaris booked for these three days. With the full-day permit, we can enter 15 mins before the rest of the groups and exit 15 mins later. We can also go to any zone we want, allowing us to be in position for the best tiger sightings!
Day 6 (Dec 9): We finish our Bandhavgarh experience with a morning safari before packing up and heading back to Jabalpur. We board our afternoon flight back to Delhi and get checked into our hotel for the night.
Day 7 (Dec 10): We leave early morning for the 5-hr drive to Ranthambore National Park. After checking into the wonderful hotel (it's called a palace for good reason), we embark on an afternoon tiger safari in one of our favorite zones!
Days 8-10 (Dec 11-13): We have both morning and evening tiger safaris in Ranthambore, allowing us to explore many different zones. This is also the best place to see the elusive sloth bear!
Day 11 (Dec 14): We finish with one last morning tiger safari drive in Ranthambore. After we check out from the hotel, we meet our drivers for the long commute to Jawai Leopard Sanctuary. We check into our hotel and get ready for the next day.
Days 12-13 (Dec 15-16): We have both morning and evening safaris in Jawai. This is one of the best places to get spectacular shots of the Indian leopards!
Day 14 (Dec 17): We finish with one final morning leopard safari before driving to Udaipur where we'll board our flight back to Delhi arriving no later than 6PM. Most international flights leave late at night.

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Logistics

We recommend arriving in Delhi the day before the workshop begins on Dec 4th. If you arrive the day before, you will need to book your own lodging near the airport. We will meet at Terminal 2 at the Delhi International Airport around midday on Dec 5th for our flight to Jabalpur.

The workshop is all-inclusive, meaning your lodging, food, domestic flights, and transportation are all covered during our 13 days together. 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. If that is the case, you will be asked to pay the single supplement.

All lodging during the workshop is in upscale 4-star hotels.

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

$11,495/person + Tax

Single Supplement - $1600

Trip Includes:

12 nights double-occupancy lodging in 4-star hotels. Single supplement is available if you want your own room.
All meals during the workshop.
Airfare between Delhi, Jabalpur, and Udaipur.
Ground transportation between Delhi, Bandhavgarh, Jawai, and Ranthambore.
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.
All gratuities for the local guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
In-field and classroom instruction by pros David Swindler and Nitish Madan.

Trip Does NOT Include:

Transportation to/from your home to New Delhi, India.
Beverages (besides water, tea, and coffee).
Travel/Medical/Interruption/Cancellation Insurance.
Passport and Visa Fees.
Inoculations and Testing.
Gratuities for photo instructors.

Special Workshop Terms and Conditions:

Cancellations made before Dec 5, 2024 will be refunded in full.
After Dec 5, 2024, the deposit becomes non-refundable.
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

David Swindler

David Swindler is an award-winning landscape and wildlife photographer. Among others, he has been recognized by Sony World Photography Awards, International Landscape Photographer of the Year, and National Geographic. He received a degree in chemical engineering and worked in the semiconductor industry specializing in optics and photolithography. In 2014, he left his day job to follow his true passion. He has traveled to some of the most remote regions of the world and has extensive experience photographing a wide variety of subjects and conditions. He finds great satisfaction in helping others learn photography, especially in the wild desert environment near his home in Kanab, UT. David is an expert in night photography and loves to get out and shoot the starry night skies. Catch a glimpse of David's work in the slideshow, and follow the links below to see more!

Gallery Awards and Media Coverage

Having guided photo tours for years, David is very familiar with many different types of cameras. He is a master with light and composition. But most importantly, his dedication to his clients is what really sets him apart! Just read what others are saying here: Trip Advisor.

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.