Safari Smart

Ask any wildlife photographer when the best light is, and you will hear the same answer. Early in the morning, and late in the afternoon. It is not a secret. But most beginners do not understand why, and so they do not plan for it. This guide explains it in plain words, with places where

You do not need a big camera or a trip to a faraway park to start wildlife photography. You need a little patience, a few simple rules about your camera, and the habit of looking carefully. I started with common birds near water. I made many mistakes. This guide is what I wish someone had

Your first tiger safari is a strange mix. You wake up in the dark, you sit in a jeep for hours, and for a long time you see nothing at all. Then, in a few seconds, something makes your heart jump. I want you to know what to expect, so that you enjoy all of

The first time I went on a jungle safari, I packed like I was going on a holiday. I took a white shirt, a thin jacket and too many things. By the end of the first morning, I knew I had it wrong. A safari is not a normal trip. It starts in the dark,

A jungle safari is one of the most exciting things you can do in India. It is also one of the most strict. There are rules, and they are there for a reason. They keep you safe, they keep the animals calm, and they keep the park open for everyone. This is a simple guide

Tadoba is the park I send first-time tiger watchers to. It is easy to reach, the tigers are relaxed, and the forest has a wild, dry beauty that I never get tired of. But when you go makes a big difference. A trip in May feels like a different park from a trip in December.

A wildlife photography tour can be the best way to see India’s parks. Or it can be an expensive way to sit in a crowded jeep. The difference is in the details. This guide is not a list of tour companies. It is a checklist of what to ask before you pay, based on our

Everyone asks me the same thing before a Bandhavgarh trip: when should I go? The honest answer is that it depends on what you want. If you want tigers, go in the hot months. If you want a pleasant trip with birds and green forest, go in winter. And if you go in the rains,