Tadoba Season Closure

Expedition dates from Dates – 6th June 2024 –9th June 2024

About Ecotrailz

Ecotrailz is a boutique wildlife experience firm specializing in captivating wildlife photography expeditions across India and Africa. They offer immersive wildlife workshops and meticulously crafted bespoke expeditions, catering to nature enthusiasts and photographers. With a focus on providing unique and unforgettable encounters with nature’s wonders, Ecotrailz is a premier choice for those seeking exceptional wildlife experiences.

About Tadoba Andhari:

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of the oldest and largest national parks located in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, India. Created in 1995, the Reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary in an area of 577.96 square kilometers (223.15 sq. mi.) of reserved forest and 32.51 square kilometers (12.55 sq mi) of protected forest. Tadoba Lake is in between the buffer, park’s forest and extensive farmland. It extends up to Irai water reservoir. With keystone species like the Royal Bengal tiger, Black panther, Indian leopard the reserve is also home to other Mammals, Reptiles, Birds and Raptors like sloth bears, gaur, nilgai, dhole, striped hyena, small Indian civet, jungle cats, sambar, barking deer, chital, chausingha, honey badger, marsh crocodile, Indian python, common Indian monitor, Terrapins, Indian star tortoise, Indian cobra, Russel’s viper, Grey-headed fish eagle, the crested serpent eagle, changeable hawk-eagle, orange-headed thrush, Indian pitta, crested treeswift, stone curlew, crested honey buzzard, paradise flycatcher, bronze winged jacana, lesser golden backed woodpecker, various warblers, black-naped blue flycatcher, Indian peafowl etc.

About the Skipper

Balaji Narayanan, hailing from Chennai, India, embarked on his wildlife photography journey a decade ago. Since then, he’s roamed the length and breadth of India, seeking to unravel the natural world’s beauty and craft stories that push the boundaries of human imagination. With a deep passion for teaching and storytelling. He’s not just a photographer; he’s a symphony conductor of visual tales. Bala’s dedication to understanding bird behaviors led him to pursue a course in ornithology, while his adventurous spirit extends beneath the surface as a professional scuba diver, exploring the mysteries of the marine world. As the skipper for Ecotrailz, he leads and conducts enriching photo workshops for participants, enhancing their skills during their journeys with Ecotrailz.

Itinerary [Arrival to Departure]

Day 1[Arrival]: 6th June’24

• Transfer from Nagpur to Tadoba at 8.00 am
• Arrival at Resort.
• Lunch will be served between 12.00 to 1.00 pm.
• By 1:00 pm we will leave for afternoon safari
• 7:00 pm Return back to the resort
• 8:00 pm Dinner and lights off!

Day 2, 3 [Game Drives]: 7th – 8th June’24

• 5:00 am Wakeup call with coffee / tea
• 5.30 am we will depart for Morning Safari with packed breakfast. ∙ 11:00 am Return to Camp.
• 12.00 to 1.00 pm Lunch.
• 1:00 pm we will leave for afternoon safari.
• 7:00 pm Return back to the resort.
• 8:00 pm Dinner and lights off!

Day 4[Departure]: 9th June’24

• 5:00 am Wakeup call with coffee / tea
• 5.30 am we will depart for Morning Safari with packed breakfast. ∙ 10:30 am Return to camp.
• Checkout at 11.00 am.
• End of Expedition

Inclusions:

• Land Transfers- Nagpur to Nagpur
• Full-board stay at Resort
• 6 safaris in important zones in the park
• Photography Classroom & Image review sessions with Balaji ∙ Forest Permits
• Vehicle charges
• GST & Applicable taxes

Exclusions:

• Flight/train tickets
• Camera fees if any
• Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic beverages
• Tips, laundry, personal snacks etc.
• Participants are required to cover any expenses not specified in the ‘inclusions’ as additional costs.

Note: Any forthcoming increases in Government Taxes and Safari Fees imposed by the Forest Department are not included in the package, but we will promptly notify you and invoice you for these charges upon receiving communication from the authorities.

Cost Per Person:

• INR 38,500 Incl of 5% GST and applicable taxes
• Tribe Members are entitled to a discount of 10%
• Children up to 5 years of age are complimentary, above 5 years would be charged as normal.

Payment Terms:

• 50% at the time of booking.
• Balance 50% – 30 days before the Expedition
• Payment Options: NEFT/ UPI/Credit cards/Debit cards.
• Bank Transfer Details:

Name – ECOTRAILZ

Bank Name: Axis Bank

Account No- 920020074736211

IFSC CODE – UTIB0000395

Branch – MIDC ANDHERI EAST

Cancellation:

∙ Cancellation made within the first 10 days of booking would be entitled for a 50% credit note of trip cost.

∙ Any cancellation thereafter would be strictly non-refundable.

*The above pricing is only for Indian Nationals

Anyone who has attended at least one expedition with Ecotrailz is entitled for a Tribe Discount.