3 Nights / 4 Days
Pench Guided
Photography Tour
Pench guided photography tour with expert field guidance, Six safaris, slow drives, and real chances to photograph tigers, wildlife behavior, and forest scenes.
Tour Overview
The Pench Guided Photography Tour is a four day wildlife focused safari led by an expert wildlife photographer inside Pench National Park. The tour is designed for photographers who want practical learning in real forest conditions, not classroom style sessions.
During the safaris, the photographer conducts on field photography workshops with live guidance on camera settings, light handling, and composition. Between safaris, guests take part in image review sessions where selected photographs are discussed to improve technique and storytelling.
The tour also includes an advance post processing workshop focused on workflow, file selection, and basic editing suited for wildlife images. With six guided safaris, slow paced drives, and dedicated time for learning, this tour suits beginners and intermediate photographers who want to build confidence while respecting wildlife and forest rules.
Park you will visit
Pench
Madhya Pradesh
Teak forest along the Pench River, the landscape behind Kipling's Jungle Book, tigers and leopards moving through the same terrain that raised Sher Khan and Bagheera in fiction.
4 Days · 6 Jeep Safaris
Photography Mentor
Prashant
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Tour Highlights
- Learn camera settings for low light and changing forest conditions
- Get real-time guidance on shutter speed, ISO, autofocus, and exposure
- Position the safari vehicle for better light, backgrounds, and angles
- Spend more time in promising areas instead of rushing through tracks
- Improve composition using trees, grass, dust, and water
- Photograph tigers, leopards, deer, and wild dogs when sightings allow
- Practice action shots of moving wildlife and forest crossings
Tour Itinerary
A short drive from Nagpur into Pench, closing back the same road to Nagpur.
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Nagpur
Days 1
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Pench
Days 1 - 4
Pench
Days 1 - 4
Day 1
Arrival in Nagpur, Pench transfer & evening safari
You arrive at Nagpur airport or railway station. Our team receives you and drives you to Pench. The drive takes around three to four hours and passes through forested countryside.
After check in at the lodge, you have time to freshen up and prepare your camera gear. Your photography guide gives a short briefing about light conditions, expected wildlife movement, and camera settings for the evening.
In the afternoon, you head out for your first safari in Pench. The focus stays on getting familiar with the forest, understanding animal behavior, and adjusting to shooting from a safari vehicle. Even if sightings are brief, this safari helps you settle into the rhythm of forest photography.
Return to the lodge after sunset. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Morning and evening photography safaris
The day starts early with tea or coffee before heading into the forest. Morning light in Pench is soft and ideal for wildlife photography. Your guide helps you position the vehicle based on light direction and background.
The focus remains on tigers, deer activity, alarm calls, and bird movement. Time is given to observe behavior rather than rushing between zones.
After the safari, return to the lodge for breakfast. Late morning and afternoon are kept free for rest, image backup, and discussion if needed.
In the evening, you head out again for safari. As temperatures drop, animal movement often increases. This session is good for action shots, dust trails, and forest mood images.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3
Morning and evening photography safaris
This full day allows you to apply what you have learned so far. By now, you are comfortable with forest conditions and vehicle movement.
The morning safari focuses on tracking fresh signs and following known movement areas. Your guide assists with camera settings for changing light and fast moments.
After breakfast and rest time, the evening safari gives another chance to work on composition, foreground elements, and animal interactions. Even quiet safaris are used to practice forest and habitat shots.
Return to the lodge after sunset. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4
Morning Safari, Checkout after breakfast
On the final day, you head out for one last morning safari. This is often the most relaxed drive, with time to wait patiently at promising spots and enjoy the forest without pressure. After returning from the safari, you have breakfast and check out from the lodge. Our team then drives you back to Nagpur for your onward journey.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in selected lodges near the park, including all meals
- Morning and evening jeep safaris in core zones as per the itinerary
- Five to six core zone safaris with retained expert drivers and naturalists
- Exclusive safari jeep for photographers to allow better movement and shooting space
- Expert wildlife photographer accompanying the tour for on field guidance
- On field photography workshop during safaris
Image review sessions after safaris - Advance post processing workshop during the tour
Safari permits, park entry fees, jeep charges, and guide fees - Pick up and drop from the nearest airport or railway station
- Air conditioned vehicle for all land transfers
- Water bottles during transfers and safari drives
Not Included
- Personal expenses like Laundry, phone calls, liquor, a la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Camera charges in the parks.
- Travel Insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Booking & Terms.
Booking Procedure
To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.
For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.
Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Refund |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Full refund |
| 60 days or more before departure | 80% refunded |
| 30–59 days before departure | 60% refunded |
| 21–30 days before departure | 40% refunded |
| 11–20 days before departure | 20% refunded |
| 10 days or less, or no-show | No refund |
Guest Gallery
Guest Testimonials
We thank all of our guests for trusting Big Cats India and for trusting us with planning their wildlife holiday with us. Read all our guest's reviews
Mr. Maxim Vetsuypens
Netherlands
We were a bit late with planning the safari trip and many good spots were fully booked, but Krunal was very helpful and creative in planning a trip that met our needs. The resorts where very comfortable and the food was tasty. Krunal was very responsive to our messages Read More
Marisa Romeo
Switzerland
magnificent safari tour/wonderful tour & safari I discovered Big Cats India via the internet, looking through various operators and having asked for some offers to go to national parks and possibly see and photograph tigers (mission accomplished, but it is never obvious to be Read More
Lewis Johnson
Australia
Had such an amazing tiger safari tour with Big cats at Pench tiger safari. Had 6 tiger sightings, 1 leopard sighting and 100s more wildlife over our 4 day tour. Big cats couldn’t have been more helpful with the whole booking and right the way through they were always asking how it Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a guided photography tour in Pench?
A guided photography tour is a safari planned for wildlife photographers, with guidance on camera settings, light, composition and vehicle positioning.
What can I photograph during a Pench photography tour?
You may photograph Bengal tigers, leopards, wild dogs, deer, birds and other wildlife found in Pench National Park.
What camera equipment should I bring for a Pench photography tour?
A camera with a telephoto lens is useful for wildlife photography. A wide-angle lens can also help with forest landscapes and habitat shots.
Can beginners join a Pench wildlife photography tour?
Yes. The tour is suitable for beginners as well as experienced photographers. Guidance can be given on camera settings and shooting techniques during the safari.