BANDIPUR · KABINI · BHADRA
PERSONALLY LED PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITIONS
Read the forest.
Anticipate the photograph.
Chetan Kumar
Wildlife Photographer & Expedition Leader
Our international group safaris, together in one collection. Each of the two routes also has an Indian edition with private-room prices and optional twin sharing. Explore six or ten safari nights across South India, with a maximum of five photographers plus Chetan.
01 / 7 NIGHTS INTERNATIONALTWO FORESTS. TIME TO OBSERVE.
Bandipur 3 nights · Kabini 3 nights. International edition adds a Bengaluru arrival night and hosted welcome dinner.
03 / 10 NIGHTSMORE TIME. A DEEPER BODY OF WORK.
Bandipur 3 nights · Kabini 4 nights · Bhadra 3 nights
LOOKING AHEAD · 2027
Eight proposed dates across our two flagship circuits. See June and December dates for Predator Trail. All dates are subject to confirmation.
Explore the 2027 calendars →A shorter escape in one forest, with lodge stays, meals, wildlife outings and personal photography guidance. Two nights for India-resident guests; three nights for India-resident and international guests.
01For elephants, big-cat possibilities and forest compositions. Practise observation and framing on open-jeep safaris.
02For Nagarhole’s large mammals, layered woodland and a landscape shaped by water. Build portraits and wider wildlife stories.
03For forest birds, reservoir scenes and a broader wildlife portfolio. Jeep and boat outings bring two perspectives to your trip.
Standard safari camera fees are separate. India-resident guests arrange park pickup and drop; international standard packages include the agreed Bengaluru airport ground journey.
PRIVATE BESPOKE EXPEDITIONS · FROM SIX NIGHTS
Choose forests, nights, rooming and the coverage you want. Preview your route before adding your details and sending a message to Chetan. From six nights, for one to five guests.
Create my bespoke safariFOREST → BEHAVIOUR → PHOTOGRAPHY
A gaze draws you in. Light, habitat and the quieter lives of the forest ask you to look further.
THE MEETING OF ANTLERS · CHETAN KUMARREADING THE FOREST
Two stags lock antlers. The point of contact, the position of each head, the grass around them: the relationship gives the frame its story.
Look for more than a face. Behaviour and habitat can turn a sighting into a photograph with something to say.
Read the frame
A smaller presencePhotographs © Chetan Kumar · from his wildlife archive
THE CK SAFARIS APPROACH
YOUR HOST IN THE FIELD
Over a decade behind the camera, beginning with landscapes and street life. More than three years focused on wildlife. Chetan brings an eye for the whole frame and a patient, practical approach to every expedition.
From tracking and behaviour interpretation to photographic decisions and image review, he guides each journey personally.
Notice habitat, alarm calls and animal behaviour.
Watch movement and changing light before the moment unfolds.
Make deliberate choices about exposure, composition and the forest around the animal.
Review, select and refine your photographs with restrained post-processing.
BEHIND THE FRAME
One tiger, two views. A moment at the water, held in the animal’s face and the ripples beneath it.
Explore the complete photograph and the composition behind the frame.
Look closer →
LOOKING AHEAD
Six or ten safari nights through South India’s forests. Eight proposed departures. Maximum five photographers per departure.
Proposed / Subject to Confirmation
Explore departure dates →September: no group departures. Private dates available on enquiry.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IS WILD
Choose a journey and share your requirements. Review the details before deciding to connect with Chetan.
Indian and international wildlife photographers who want focused field time and personal guidance in South India. The core departures welcome a maximum five photographers per departure, personally led by Chetan. Private bespoke journeys start from six nights.
Yes. Single-park Standard trips offer 2 or 3 nights for India residents, and 3 nights for international guests. Explore each park page for its itinerary and calculate pricing after completing your trip details.
Complete your requirements on the enquiry form. India-resident flagship circuits default to private-room rates, with an optional twin-sharing saving; international expeditions use their published USD room rates. India-resident Standard packages show a calculated total. Private bespoke journeys receive a personal quote. Review the details and opt in before contacting Chetan. Availability, payment and cancellation terms are confirmed before a booking is secured.
No. Every encounter depends on wild animals, conditions and the park programme. The focus is on patient observation and stronger photographs from the opportunities the forest provides.