01 / 6 NIGHTSTWO FORESTS. TIME TO OBSERVE.
The Predator Trail
Bandipur 3 nights · Kabini 3 nights
BANDIPUR · KABINI · BHADRA
PERSONALLY LED PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITIONS
Into the wild.
With Chetan.
Read the forest.
Anticipate the photograph.
Chetan Kumar
Wildlife Photographer & Expedition Leader
03DISTINCT FORESTS
6–10NIGHT EXPEDITIONS
05PHOTOGRAPHERS + CHETAN
Flagship Expeditions
Our international group safaris, together in one collection. Each of the three routes also has an Indian edition with private-room prices and optional twin sharing. Explore six, eight or ten nights across South India, with a maximum of five photographers plus Chetan.
01 / 6 NIGHTS
02 / 8 NIGHTSTHE THREE-FOREST EXPEDITION
The Wild South
Bandipur 3 nights · Kabini 3 nights · Bhadra 2 nights
03 / 10 NIGHTSMORE TIME. A DEEPER BODY OF WORK.
The Wild South — Signature
Bandipur 3 nights · Kabini 4 nights · Bhadra 3 nights
LOOKING AHEAD · 2027
Proposed safari departures
Ten proposed dates across our three flagship circuits. September has no group departures. All dates are subject to confirmation.
Explore the 2027 calendars →Standard Group Safaris
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.
01Bandipur
For elephants, big-cat possibilities and forest compositions. Practise observation and framing on open-jeep safaris.
2 nights · India-resident guests3 nights · All guests
02Kabini
For Nagarhole’s large mammals, layered woodland and a landscape shaped by water. Build portraits and wider wildlife stories.
2 nights · India-resident guests3 nights · All guests
03Bhadra
For forest birds, reservoir scenes and a broader wildlife portfolio. Jeep and boat outings bring two perspectives to your trip.
2 nights · India-resident guests3 nights · All guests
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
PRIVATE BESPOKE EXPEDITIONS · FROM SIX NIGHTS
Your safari.
Your choices.
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 presence.
A whole forest.
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
A gesture.
A story unfolding.
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
Don’t just see the forest!Experience it!
YOUR HOST IN THE FIELD
A photographer first.
A personal journey.
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
A presence.
A reflection.
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
2027 Safari
Departures
Six, eight or ten nights through South India’s forests. Ten 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
Follow the forest.
Find your frame.
Choose a journey and share your requirements. Review the details before deciding to connect with Chetan.
Who are the expeditions for?
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.
Can I choose a shorter stay?
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.
How do I confirm a journey?
Complete your requirements on the planning page. 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.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
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.