Panna

Panna

Join Swapnil Bhatnagar in a transformative wildlife photography workshop, designed to elevate your skills from the ground up.

Overview

Deep inside the great wilderness of India’s Madhya Pradesh, on an ancient river bed in the forest of Panna, alongside a tract of Dhonk trees that reminds one of Ranthambhore, saunters something big in black and orange. The shape grows in size as it moves toward a crystal clear pool of water, its reflection sparkling in the afternoon sun. A distant langoor cackles noisily as the tiger drinks to its heart’s content. The great success story of Panna has just manifested itself in its most glamorous avatar.

What to expect?

A decade ago, Panna’s tiger population was on the brink of extinction. As hopes fell and pessimism crept on the scene, one of India’s greatest wildlife conservation stories took place. Tigers were carefully relocated from Tiger dense jungles from the central Indian landscape to Panna. Careful monitoring and regular tracking ensured their numbers rose slow and steady. Today, Panna boasts of an extremely healthy population of the Royal Bengal Tiger and the second generation of these new tigers is giving great sightings. While the Tiger would be our prime focus, we shall also track the many leopards that revel in this partly rocky landscape which suits their ways well. Winsome chital and sambar herds should keep us entertained while the occasional sightings of the Sloth Bear and the Wild Dog would make us all excited and thrilled. Our camp is located on a strategic piece of land adjoining the Ken river and the many animals and birds seen from the campus should keep the momentum going strong even during the non safari hours!

Day One

Drive Jabalpur to Panna-Evening Safari-Overnight at Panna

We reach Jabalpur and move towards Panna and reach by lunchtime. Introductory session, orientation of the forest and our first safari to follow.

Overnight in Panna.

DAY 2 & 3

Morning & evening jungle safaris-Overnight in Panna.

We have morning and evening safari rides in the forest. We go out in search of some of Panna’s most iconic animals, whose tales are steeped in Indian wildlife history. We shall be searching for tigers and leopards, doing birdwatching, going on boat rides to view the magnificent wildlife and in short, spend 2 complete days in the most complete wilderness there ever could be! After a busy, rewarding day out in the jungle we gather for a group discussion session before having a scrumptious dinner.

DAY 4

Morning Safari-leave for Jabalpur

We take our last morning safari in the enchanting jungle of Panna. Post this, we have lunch and then leave for Jabalpur.

Highlights

  1. Spend three nights and undertake 6 safaris in arguably central India’s most unexplored yet hauntingly beautiful national park.
  2. A unique chance to make landmark tiger images in rocky outcrops and in peaceful ponds nestled deep within the ravines and rock formations.
  3. Stay at a deluxe forest lodge that overlooks the gorgeous Ken River.
  4. Learn wildlife photography and enjoy bird watching with our camp experts.
  5. Enjoy the most authentic and intimate central Indian wildlife experience.
  6. Enjoy Beyond Wild’s famous ‘Jungle Lore’ sessions on camp.

Inclusions

  1. Accommodation at the chosen wildlife resort for 3 nights in comfortable Air-conditioned rooms/tents.
  2. All meals ex-Jabalpur (breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner) starting breakfast on Day 1 and ending with lunch on Day 4.
  3. 6 jungle safaris in Panna National Park with all fees, permits, Taxes.
  4. Professional driver and guide.
  5. Services of a ‘Beyond Wild’ wildlife expert.
  6. Return Jabalpur – Panna – Jabalpur transfers by an AC Innova.

Exclusions

  1. Any airfare.
  2. All Govt. Taxes as applicable.
  3. Personal expenses like laundry, soft drinks, hard drinks, mineral water, internet and telephone charges, etc.
  4. Anything not mentioned in the list of inclusions.

Travel to and from Jabalpur:

Please contact our head office at info@swapnilbhatnagarphotography.com  for further details regarding the arrangements and we shall be more than happy to help you.

Those from cities other than Mumbai and Pune can contact us for travel arrangements.

Booking Procedure

A 50% advance amount and a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, Government Employee’s ID, school/College ID would all do for Indian nationals.

  • For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed
  • ID should be scanned and mailed at info@swapnilbhatnagarphotography.com or alternatively whatsapped at 7300-070-761
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