TIGERS, CUBS & ELEPHANTS A PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI IN INDIA WITH CANON MASTER DARREN JEW

TIGERS, CUBS & ELEPHANTS
A PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI IN INDIA
WITH CANON MASTER DARREN JEW
12th – 26th March 2016

Join multi-award winning nature photographer Darren Jew on this incredible safari in India to explore
the mighty national parks of Corbett for the awe inspiring elephants & then to Bandhavgarh in search
of their most recent additions – Tiger cubs!! See what has had everyone from BBC to Nat Geo Wild
channel so excited to see these incredible tiger and elephant animal families in the wild, right now
before the cubs grow up! The tiger cubs will be around 10 months old at the time of our trip and very
much in the active, playful stage of life.

This is a very small group adventure, to give you maximum space to photograph in an open 4x4
vehicle with only 3 passengers plus either Darren or Emma or our local specialist guide in each
vehicle with a maximum of 9 passengers. Even though these vehicles hold up to 6 passengers, we
will not put more than 3 passengers in one vehicle plus guide.

We have selected March as a great time for viewing, the tigers still have their thicker and more
brightly coloured winter coat and the weather is lovely.

Darren will both provide photographic mentoring in the field and will also display techniques for
processing images at the end of the day in Lightroom, to obtain the best results for photography in
these conditions.

This is a very basic lodge safari (very simple rooms have beds, basic private bathrooms and fans)
and all meals on safari and all transfers are included, meals in Delhi and any meals for the travelling
to and from the parks are not included. We will actually stay inside the park at Corbett and very close
to the entrance at Bandhavgarh, giving us more time in the parks.

PLANNING INFORMATION
Whilst these types of journeys are always exploratory photographic expeditions, we will be committed
within the conditions to obtain maximum viewing & even more importantly quality viewing of the tigers
as well as other wildlife. Increasing accommodation costs would double our trip costs, so this is
suitable for those who are ok with a budget level of accommodation (2 – 3 star) to focus on the wildlife
viewing quality instead. We have obtained full day access for our entire stay in Corbett and special
access permits for half of the days in Bandhavgarh to ensure this happens, giving us much more time
than the usual visitors and the ability to explore all areas with our specialist expert local guides.

We recommend flying with Singapore Airlines to Delhi to arrive in the evening and depart in the
morning to best suit this schedule.

We can assist with arranging your flights. If you wish to fly another airline but arrive at these times, we
will be able to transfer you with the group. If you are only able to arrive at another time, we can
arrange a private transfer for you at additional expense.

It is also possible to assist with pre/post tour arrangements in India or or any of the surrounding
countries – this is a region that Emma has explored widely and travelled to numerous times. All
photographs have been provided by Darren from our 2015 trip and also by our expert local contact.

OUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive in Delhi at 8.10pm and be met at the airport and transferred to our basic hotel close to the train
station.
We will overnight in Delhi.

DAY 2
Early in the morning we will travel by car to Corbett National Park (6 hours).
We enter the national park and stay in a forest rest house inside the park boundary, which is very
basic in twin rooms with private bathrooms (2.5 star standard) but extremely conveniently based,
elephants are often seen near here! We enjoy a half day safari in the afternoon.

DAYS 3-5
We will spend full days on safari with breaks in-between for meals in search of the best possible
wildlife sightings including the magnificent elephants and some fantastic bird life.

DAY 6
We will check out of our forest rest house after our morning safari and return to Delhi by car (6 hours).
We will overnight in Delhi near the airport.

DAY 7
Morning transfer to the airport for our flight to Jabalpur, we expect to arrive in Bandhavgarh National
Park by lunchtime. Our home for the next week is in twin share cottages conveniently located 15
minutes from the park entry.

DAYS 8-10
We spend our mornings and afternoons on safari, with time at leisure in the middle of the day. In
search of the majestic tigers here.

DAYS 11-13
We spend full days from dawn till dusk with incredible ranging access within the park to find the
Tigresses & their cubs in the beautiful surroundings.

DAY 14
Transfer to Jabalpur airport for our morning flight back to Delhi and overnight near the airport. The
rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 15
Morning transfer for our flight home departing at 09.30am.

COSTS
12 – 26 March 2016 - $6950USD per person twin share.

Sharing can be arranged with someone of the same gender or a single supplement can be arranged
at additional cost.

To confirm your place you will need to return the booking form with a copy of the photo page of your
passport and your deposit of $1500USD.

Bookings made close to 120 days before travel require full payment for the tour. Permits must be
applied for with full identity and payment provided at time of booking. Deposits are non refundable
and final payments within 120 days are then non-refundable due to permits not being able to be
exchanged. Emma will join the group once we reach 6 guests. There is a minimum number of 3
guests.

VISAS
Visas are required to be arranged in advance for travel to India, we can assist with this or you can
arrange directly through https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

MEDICAL
All guests must have fully comprehensive travel insurance including repatriation cover. We can assist
you in obtaining this. Medical vaccinations may be recommended or required for this journey, please
show this itinerary to your doctor to obtain their expert advice on what is best for you and what you
should bring with you.

CLOTHING
Clothing should be lightweight in neutral colours with long sleeves/pants providing good sun
protection. Mosquito prevention is recommended. Hats that cover your face and neck are a good
idea. Covered shoes for basic protection should be brought also.

Please contact Emma Rowan-Kelly at Wentworth Travel for more information regarding this
photographic journey. emma@wentworthtravel.com.au or +61 2 9301 9911.

ABOUT US
                           DARREN JEW
                           Australia’s Darren Jew has photographed the planet’s landscapes and
                           wildlife from Antarctica to Zambia over his 30-year career – on mountain
                           peaks, desert plains and beneath the Ocean’s surface.

                              After photography studies at the Queensland College of Art and work in
                              darkrooms and commercial studios, Darren found his vocation at the
                              Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, where his photographic skill found
                              harmony with his profound love of nature. The subsequent two decades
                              have seen him continue pursue his passion for capturing and sharing the
natural World, producing sought-after nature, travel and scientific images both above and below the
water, exhibiting, undertaking commercial and magazine commissions and leading photography tours
to the World’s great wildlife, landscape and marine destinations, including to Antarctica and the sub-
Antarctic, across Africa, around Australia and into the Pacific.

Darren is the author of two books: “AUSTRALIA – reef, rainforest, red heart” and the Limited Edition
title: Far&Wild SOUTH. His images regularly appear in many magazines and books, he exhibits
around Australia and his work is used by conservation organisations world-wide. His client list is
extensive and includes Australian Geographic; Sport Diver; National Geographic; CSIRO; Tourism
Australia; Tourism Queensland; Greenpeace and WWF.

Darren is one of only 12 photographers acknowledged as a Canon Master and starring in the new
Canon documentary series ‘Tales by Light’ focusing on a select number of the world’s best
photographers premiering on National Geographic Channel on 24 May 2015.

Darren’s unique vision has seen him named Canon/AIPP Australian Science, Environment and
Nature Photographer of the Year in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2013. www.darrenjew.com

                           EMMA ROWAN-KELLY

                           Sydney-based photographer and travel professional Emma Rowan‐Kelly
                           has a passion to capture all aspects of life on earth.

                           Through her photography Emma seeks-out moments that create a
                           connection between her subject and the viewer, with an aim of
                           encouraging empathy for the environment and for all those that share it.

                                                                              Emma has journeyed to
over 90 countries and territories during the past 15 years, including the high Arctic, Sub‐Antarctic,
Iran, Bhutan, Colombia, Tibet, Galapagos Islands, Cambodia, Cuba & Nepal – locations that attract
the curious explorer, fascinated by those paths less travelled.

Her best‐selling exhibition in 2011 “Innocent Arctic” was sponsored by National Geographic / Lindblad
Expeditions and Wentworth Travel with 35% of profits donated to WWF Adopt a Polar Bear program.

Emma has both a fine arts and travel profession background and is a former student of both the
Sydney Institute of Photography and the National Art School. She is leading photography tours to
Antarctica, the high Arctic as well as other destinations in collaboration with Darren Jew. Emma is
also working on her next solo exhibition, which will feature Daguerreotypes, the oldest form of
photography.

You can see more about her on www.emmarowankelly.com or like her page on Facebook
Emma Rowan‐Kelly Photography.